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CHAPTER ONE NOSWORK and THERAPEUTIC ENRICHMENT

In this opening episode of Sniff to Soothe, Certified Canine Behaviorist Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM, FFCP, introduces the groundbreaking concept of therapeutic nose work. This evidence-based, force-free approach transforms anxiety, reactivity, and over-arousal in dogs into calm focus and emotional balance.

You’ll hear the story of Max, a high-energy cattle dog who found stillness through scent. What began with a single box and a piece of turkey became a turning point—a moment when stress melted into calm, and fear shifted into curiosity.

This episode lays the foundation for understanding why nose work is more than a fun enrichment game. It’s a structured, science-backed framework for emotional regulation and behavioral healing. Will explains how sniffing activates the dog’s prefrontal cortex, lowers cortisol, rebuilds autonomy, and creates lasting behavioral change without force or punishment.

What You’ll Learn:

• How scent work regulates the canine nervous system
• Why sniffing promotes emotional resilience and confidence
• The science of olfactory enrichment and therapeutic engagement
• How to integrate nose work into behavior modification plans for reactivity, fear, and anxiety