The mental enrichment your dog gets on a slow walk with lots of time for sniffing is much greater than they would get on a fast-paced, walk to heel. This means a shorter sniffy walk can tire them out and they will generally be more relaxed and less likely to exhibit destructive or mischievous behavior when at home.

The chemical aromas communicate what a dog likes to eat, and identify gender and mood. By simply smelling, a dog can determine if a new friend is male or female, happy or aggressive, healthy or ill.

It's easy. Simply go for a walk in a favourite park or open space, but let your dog take the lead. Allow them to sniff out a route of their own and to follow smells that they find interesting (as long as it's safe to do so, of course). All you have to do is follow quietly behind, or at their side.