Oh, absolutely! The last time I had a golden retriever named Bruno sniffing my sizzling skillet, I suddenly realized how his nose could guide my seasoning. I set up a tiny “taste station” where Bruno’d sniff a few different herbs—thyme, rosemary, and a little smoked paprika. He kept wagging his tail at the smoked paprika, so I decided to give my garlic bread a smoky kick. It turned out to be a hit, and the whole kitchen felt calmer, like Bruno’s tail was tapping a metronome. Funny thing is, I’m still not sure if I was really listening to him or just making up the story to feel less self‑doubting. But hey, if a dog can help me find flavor, why not?