Understanding Your Dog’s Superpower and Supporting Calm, Confident Stays in Gateshead

Did you know dogs can actually smell how we feel? Research shows dogs detect human emotions like fear, stress, and happiness—just through scent. At Chrysidis Pet Care in Bensham, we use this incredible ability to help anxious and rescue dogs feel calm, safe, and understood from the moment they walk through the door.

What the Science Says:

Dogs have over 300 million scent receptors, compared to just 5 million in humans. In scientific studies, dogs exposed to sweat from humans feeling fear or happiness showed distinct emotional and behavioural responses.

Dogs smelled fear? They became more alert, cautious, and sought comfort. Dogs smelled happiness? They became more social, tail-waggy, and relaxed.

This means when you’re calm, your dog feels calm too—making human emotion a key part of successful boarding, especially for nervous or rescue pets.

How This Supports Calm Boarding for Anxious Dogs:

At Chrysidis Pet Care I embrace this emotional connection to help every dog feel secure:

✅ One-on-One Care: Dogs build trust with just one consistent, emotionally calm carer—you.

✅ Calm, Routine Environment: Reduces emotional overstimulation from new scents or anxious energy.

✅ Trial Days in Advance: Your scent becomes familiar, helping dogs associate you with safety.

✅ Positive Energy at Drop-Off: We support pet parents to stay relaxed, which dogs instantly pick up on.

✅ Daily Updates: You stay relaxed too—knowing your dog is happy keeps both of you calm.

Why This Matters for Rescue Dogs:

Rescue dogs often come with trauma or fear. Their sensitivity to human emotion means:

A stressed carer or noisy kennel can worsen behaviour. A calm, home-based setting like ours helps them bond gently. Over time, dogs learn that new people can be safe too.

This trust-building is central to what I do at Chrysidis Pet Care.

Conclusion: Calm Humans, Calm Dogs 🐶

Your dog’s nose knows how you feel. And at Chrysidis Pet Care, we work with that superpower—offering emotionally tuned care that builds trust, reduces anxiety, and supports happier stays for dogs who need a little extra love.

Looking for emotionally intelligent care for your anxious or rescue dog?

📍 Located in Bensham, Gateshead

🏡 Calm, crate-free home boarding & day care

💬 Real-time updates | 🐶 Trial days available | 💊 Medication if needed

📱 Book via Rover or visit www.chrysidis.com