Sensory Landmark

Overview

A sensory landmark is a device or architectural feature that provides an environmental cue that helps pets navigate and understand their surroundings.

Sensory landmarks can engage an animal’s sense of smell, sight, hearing, touch, or taste, or any combination thereof.

Smaller cues can be used throughout the home to help pets know what is expected of them in different areas, while larger cues can be used outside to help guide lost pets home.

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 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

How to Build a Sensory Landmark

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  Video: How to Build a Sensory Landmark