What is a sniffari?
It is a sniff safari. A dog walk where your pup leads, sniffing and exploring at their own pace. Tapping into a dog’s natural behaviours and satisfies their curiosity, keeping them happy, relaxed, and mentally enriched.
Benefits of a Sniffari for your dog:
- Mental Stimulation: Sniffing engages a dog’s mind, giving them something mentally enriching to focus on, which can be just as tiring as physical exercise.
- Stress Relief: Exploring and sniffing new smells helps a dog relax and reduces stress by fulfilling their natural desire to investigate the world through scent.
- Physical Exercise: While not the same as a long run, wandering and stopping to sniff still offers some level of physical movement, which can be beneficial for low-energy or senior dogs.
- Improved Behaviour: Allowing dogs the freedom to explore can help with behaviour, as they’re less likely to act out due to boredom or frustration.
- Enriched Bonding Time: Sniffaris allow you to see the world from their perspective and can strengthen the bond you share by supporting their natural instincts.