06/24/2026
🐾ENRICHMENT WEDNESDAY 🐾
☕ Sniffing is your dog's version of a trip to Starbucks and HomeGoods.
👃Dogs experience the world through their noses. A simple sniff walk can be more mentally fulfilling than a long walk where they're rushed from point A to point B.
What you'll need:
• A 10–20 foot long line
• A well-fitting harness
• A local park, field, or trail (skip the dog park!)
• A handful of treats
What to do:
• Let your dog explore at their own pace
• Allow them to sniff, investigate, and frolic
• Follow your dog's nose instead of choosing the route
• Keep the leash loose and avoid constantly calling them away from smells
• Reward natural check-ins and engagement with you
Benefits of sniff walks:
✔ Mental stimulation
✔ Stress reduction
✔ Confidence building
✔ Natural enrichment
✔ A healthy outlet for curiosity
✔ Helps tire your dog out without excessive physical exercise (an overtired dog is not a happy dog)
👀Remember: not every walk needs to be a training session. Sometimes your dog just needs time to be a dog.
☺️A mentally fulfilled dog is a happy dog. 🐾
‼️Don’t have time? Check out our drop off training program💪