08/07/2025
🐾 Why should your dog attend a Canine Curiosity Experience? 🐾
Did you know 15- 20 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to an hours walk?
1. Stimulates Mental Engagement
A dog’s nose has up to 300 million scent receptors (compared to humans' 5-6 million), and their brain is wired to process smells. Sniffing engages their brain in a highly stimulating activity, which can tire them out more effectively than physical exercise alone.
2. Reduces Stress
Sniffing can have a calming effect on dogs, similar to how mindfulness benefits humans. Allowing a dog to sniff freely can lower their heart rate and reduce anxiety, promoting a sense of calm.
3. Supports Natural Behavior
Dogs are hardwired to explore the world through their noses. Sniffing allows them to investigate their environment, satisfy curiosity, and gather information. This fulfills an essential need and enriches their lives.
4. Improves Confidence
For nervous or fearful dogs, sniffing is grounding and helps them focus on their environment in a non-threatening way. It can build confidence by allowing them to engage with their surroundings at their own pace.
5. Facilitates Social Interactions
Dogs use scent as a primary means of communication. Sniffing tells them about other dogs, animals, and people, helping them understand social cues and feel more connected to their surroundings.
6. Physical Benefits
Sniffing slows a dog down, especially on walks. This allows them to move at a relaxed pace, which can reduce the risk of injury and promote joint health in older or less active dogs.
7. Enrichment and Fulfillment
Incorporating sniffing activities, such as sniffari walks or scent games, adds variety to their routine. This enrichment helps prevent boredom and reduces behaviors like chewing or excessive barking.
By giving your dog opportunities to sniff, you're supporting their overall well-being and strengthening your bond with them.
