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The Huge Benefits of Sniffing for Dogs

Did you know that sniffing is important to your dog's quality of life? Allowing them to sniff has many benefits such as calming energetic dogs, building confidence in shy and anxious dogs, and helping them to better focus during training. There are several ways to let dogs sniff, including sniff walks, scatter feeding, and man trailing. Through sniffing, puppies learn about the world around them, and gain physical and mental stimulation. So next time you go for a walk with your pup, give them some extra time to sniff around!