Your Canine's
Sense of Smell

A much larger part of a dog’s brain is devoted to processing smells than yours. Some search dogs locate people buried under the snow of avalanches, search for evidence in crime, and find people in the water. Cloudy days, mornings, and evenings are the best times for dogs to search. And depending on the conditions, dogs can pick up a scent up to a half a mile away!

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Take Your Dog for a Short Kennel Visit Before Leaving

Once you have found a kennel that you feel comfortable with, plan a one-day stay for your dog to start getting him used to the people, the place and other dogs. If the kennel’s hours allow, drop him off to spend the day while you’re at work.

Bring a few things to meet his basic needs: crate, food and water dishes, a blanket or T-shirt that you’ve worn without washing, a couple of toys and treats, and any medicines he might need during the day. Bring him in either on a leash or in a crate (whatever is easier). Have your dog wear his collar when you bring him to the kennel: it’s one more piece of identification. (If your dog never wears a collar at home and freaks out if you put one on him, start helping him get used to the feeling by using a comfortable bandana or web collar at play time, removing it after the fun’s over for the day. Work your way up gradually to having your dog wear his collar all the time.)

When you pick your dog up at the end of the day, ask the kennel staff how his behavior was, and note if he seems happy and calm, or exhausted and unhappy. If you can, repeat the one-day stay a time or two, and then leave him for an overnight.

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