"dog-nose" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1916 February 5, Anonymous, “Hort Flug Sez”, United States Tobacco Journal Volume 85, No.8, page 17",
          "text": "While Colonel John W. Sink, th’ eminent Grand Island cigar manufacturer, was out “dog-nosing” jack rabbits th’ other night, a glee club serenaded his home for two hours without response."
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          "text": "They come without being called, dog-nosing the air as though they sense a hard surface upon which they can lean or dash their heads."
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          "text": "Hang a bell from your doorknob at dog-nose height.",
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        },
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          "text": "They come without being called, dog-nosing the air as though they sense a hard surface upon which they can lean or dash their heads."
        }
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