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<!--[[File:Gray.png|thumb|left|Photo: Homing Landmark]]-->A | <!--[[File:Gray.png|thumb|left|Photo: Homing Landmark]]-->A sensory landmark is a device or architectural feature that provides cues that help lost pets find their way home. | ||
Homing landmarks can use visual, auditory, or olfactory cues, or any combination thereof. | Homing landmarks can use visual, auditory, or olfactory cues, or any combination thereof. | ||
==Benefits of a | ==Benefits of a Sensory Landmark== | ||
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==How to Build a | ==How to Build a Sensory Landmark== | ||
*[[File:Gray.png|thumb|right|Video: How to Build a | *[[File:Gray.png|thumb|right|Video: How to Build a Sensory Landmark]] | ||
===Finding the right space=== | ===Finding the right space=== | ||
Revision as of 05:45, 5 August 2025
Overview
A sensory landmark is a device or architectural feature that provides cues that help lost pets find their way home.
Homing landmarks can use visual, auditory, or olfactory cues, or any combination thereof.
Benefits of a Sensory Landmark
For animals
Within the home, the animals can benefit from the training, especially if one of their areas needs to move temporarily or permanently, Extra interaction with their person
The actual efficacy of helping lost pets find their way home cannot be ethically tested; however, research on its underlying principles suggests that it could help.
For people with pets
For people without pets
Impact should be minimal, unless executed as a work of art.
All people are made more comfortable by architectural elements that aid in wayfinding. Reduces anxiety, helps with memory organization.
Those that know the purpose can appreciate the intention even if they do not have animals themselves. Can be a constant reminder that their home is built for animals, subtle encouragement to get one.
For rental property owners
Executed properly, a pet
