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a drawing of a dog sniffing the ground in front of some plants and flowers on a beige background

Sniffing is vital to the way dogs gather information and interact with their environment. Scent is the predominant way in which dogs make sense of their world.At times, depending on the context, a dog is not just sniffing a scent; he is communicating. What he is communicating can vary according to the circumstances, so it is worth paying attention in order to be a supportive partner. Allowing your dog to interact fully with his environment and express himself with ease ensures a stronger…

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a white dog wearing a red harness sniffing leaves on the ground in front of a tree

Want your dog to feel happier? Just follow your dog's nose! It's true. There's research saying that a sniffari (also called a decompression walk) and other scent work activities make our dogs happier. Let's learn what a sniffari is and how to take our dogs on a sniffing walk for more doggo happiness. The post Sniffari: Nosing Out Joy for Your Dog appeared first on Happy-Go-Doodle®.

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a black dog standing on top of a grass covered field next to a green wall

Dogs may sniff the environment often to investigate scents, but with careful observation and awareness of context, it becomes apparent when sniffing is part of dog communication. It is so subtle the communication can go unnoticed at times. Sniffing can be used as a calming signal when an interaction is too intense. One dog may start to walk away, slowly sniffing the ground; the other dog may mirror him by also sniffing the ground. This is a good way to defuse an interaction. Sniffing can be…

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