Why Dogs Prefer Familiar Scents: The Science of Comfort and Smell in Pet Care

At Chrysidis Pet Care in Gateshead, we often talk about routine, calm environments, and individualised care—but there’s one powerful comfort cue we don’t see, only smell: familiar scents. Dogs have a sense of smell up to 100,000 times more sensitive than ours. That means scents aren’t just information—they’re emotional anchors, helping dogs feel safe, grounded, and secure. In this post, … Read More