True or False?

Dogs can recognize happiness in human laughter.

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Today, June 8, is National Best Friends Day, and for dog parents, there is a very obvious bestie in the room. It is the one who follows you around, celebrates every snack, and acts like your return from the mailbox is a major emotional event.

Here are a few easy ways to celebrate your furry sidekick:

• Go on a little adventure: Visit a dog-friendly park, beach, trail, patio, or favorite walking route.

• Treat them to something special: Pick up a new toy, puzzle feeder, homemade treat, or favorite snack.

• Plan a cozy night in: Try a dog-themed movie, indoor games, extra cuddles, or a gentle brushing session.

• Capture the moment: Take a few best-friend photos or start a small album of favorite memories.

• Help another dog: Donate, volunteer, foster, or share adoptable pups from a local rescue.

The best part is that your dog probably does not need anything fancy. For them, a little extra time with their favorite person is usually the whole celebration.

A good candle can make the house feel cozy, but it is worth thinking twice when your dog is nearby. Many scented candles can bother dogs more than we realize, especially pups with sensitive noses, allergies, asthma, or other breathing issues.

The main concern is fragrance. Some candles use essential oils or added chemicals that may irritate dogs or be unsafe for them, including scents like tea tree, pine, cinnamon, peppermint, citrus, clove, eucalyptus, and ylang-ylang. Candles also come with the obvious risk of curious noses, wagging tails, hot wax, and open flames.

You can still keep your home smelling nice in safer ways. Look for unscented soy, beeswax, or vegetable wax candles, keep candles out of reach, and never leave one burning when your dog is alone. Pet-friendly room sprays, dog-safe fragrance products, or a diffuser used with dog-friendly scents may be gentler options. When in doubt, fresh air, clean blankets, and a well-ventilated room are always a solid place to start.

We love our dogs, but let's be honest: sometimes they can bring some unwanted smells. For many pet parents, keeping their home fresh while managing pet odors can be a challenge. The problem? Traditional air fresheners and candles are often filled with artificial ingredients that can be unsafe for dogs and cats.

That’s why we love Aera. Unlike typical air fresheners or candles, Aera’s True Loves line has diffusers and fragrances designed with pets in mind. Their one-of-a-kind formula transforms odors into fresh scents while keeping your furry friends safe.

What sets Aera apart:

• Eliminates smells instead of just masking them

• Hypoallergenic and safe for pets and children

• Scents last up to 3 months (five times longer than traditional air fresheners)

• Fragrances like Alpine Cedar, Amber Skies, Ocean Breeze, and Wildrose Rains

• Set schedules and control fragrance strength using the Aera app

Aera diffusers provide a safer way to keep your home smelling fresh without compromising your pets’ health.

Through the end of this month only, Daily Dig readers can enjoy free shipping on their first order. Available in two diffusers: The Aera Mini for smaller rooms and the Aera Diffuser for larger spaces.

Plus, Aera is launching a new summer fragrance, Golden Summer, on June 18. It’s a bright new scent designed to capture the feeling of summer at home.

Create a fresher, pet-safe home today with Aera’s odor-fighting diffusers and fragrances.

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Most dog walks have a goal: potty break, exercise, and go back home. But for dogs, sniffing is a huge part of how they understand the world, and a slower “scent walk” can be one of the easiest ways to make an ordinary walk more enriching.

Dogs have hundreds of millions of scent receptors, compared with about 6 million in humans, and they use smell to gather information the way we use sight. That patch of grass may tell your dog who passed by, what animals were nearby, and even what changed since yesterday. Letting them sniff gives their brain something interesting to do, not just their legs.

A scent walk is simple: slow down, let your dog stop, and follow their nose when it is safe. You do not have to do it every time, especially during quick potty breaks, but adding sniff time when you can may help your dog feel calmer, more engaged, and a little more understood.

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