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These Smells Dogs Absolutely Hate (Avoid Them at All Costs)

By Abby Parks

Published April 2, 2026 Runtime 1:34

With one of the most powerful noses in the animal kingdom, it stands to reason that dogs would find some smells unbearable. If you have a dog companion, knowing which scents he hates could help you create a pleasing environment for both of you. There are smells that you may find pleasant that could cause your dog to avoid them altogether. Some are dangerous for your pet to inhale over a long period. These are good reasons to watch this video to learn which smells your dog merely hates and which could cause harm.

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).

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