Is sniffing therapeutic for dogs?
Annamae Sawayn
2025-06-27 00:50:38
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Sniffing is an important part of a dog’s life and has many benefits. Sniffing can help dogs detect illness or danger. It has been discovered that dogs are able to detect and provide support for medical conditions in their owners. Sniffing is calming for dogs. It can provide your dog with psychological comfort and security. When they are stressed or anxious, sniffing can help them relax and feel better. Dogs use their sense of smell to learn about the people around them and to feel more relaxed in their presence. Dogs also use sniffing as a displacement behavior; meaning if they sense conflict with a person or another dog or other animal, they will often stop to sniff the ground, or sniff their own body to stall for time and communicate calmness and positive intent. Lastly, dogs who sniff more tend to be healthier and happier. According to a new study, dogs that spend more time smelling things are more content and have better overall health.
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