Allowing Your Pup to Explore Through Smell
Allowing your pup to stop and smell the proverbial roses may be more important than you think. Research tells us that a dog’s sense of smell has a direct impact on their sense of the world around them as well as their overall sense of well-being. At Sit Means Sit South Denver, we’re proud to offer dog training services throughout the region; from Englewood to Highlands Ranch. One of the most important things we do is help our clients understand how to instill confidence in their dogs. Believe it or not, giving your best friend the freedom to explore their surroundings via scent is one of the best ways to boost their confidence. Ready to learn more?
Why Dogs Love to Sniff
Dogs are equipped with a sense of smell that we simply cannot fathom. In fact, dogs can have up to 300 million olfactory receptors compared to the 5 million us humans have. They have this super sense for a reason. Dogs take in more of their environment via scent than they do sight. Imagine being taken into a new environment and not being allowed to get your barring visually. It would be rather disorienting wouldn’t it? This is exactly how your dog feels when they are not allowed to sniff and take things in.
Take Your Time When Walking Your Dog
If you find that you often have to hurry your dog along when you’re on walks as they sniff seemingly everything, we encourage you to slow down a bit. Allow your dog to smell their surroundings. It might even be a good idea to shorten the distance of your daily walk to allow time for exploring.
Call an Expert If You Have Training Problems
At Sit Means Sit your pup’s happiness is of the utmost importance to us. Helping you to raise a happy, confident, obedient dog is at the core of all that we do. Understanding your pup’s needs, and how they interact with the world around them, improves communication and strengthen your bond. Allowing your pup to explore via smell is just one of the many tips we share right here on our blog; from the importance of walking your dog to celebrating the small wins with your Englewood dog training. If you would like to stay in-the-know, subscribe to our blog!
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