Dogs have also been reported to benefit from expo-sure to certain odors. Dogs housed in a rescue shelterresponded to the introduction of diffused lavenderand, to a lesser extent, chamomile, by spending moretime displaying behaviors suggestive of relaxation suchas increased resting and decreased barking. 21 Diffusedodor of peppermint and rosemary, in contrast, encour-aged greater activity and vocalization, behaviors thatwere more suggestive of agitation. Read more click here