This might sound like an odd question, but I have noticed that when Minsk, my 11 month old, male, pup smells particularly "dog like" that he acts more like a bratty teenager then usual. Is there any correlation between the release of hormones during puberty and the way a dog smells? He doesn't smell bad per say. In fact, if you asked him I bet he'd say that he smells great. These "pungent" days are the ones where he seems to tests his limits the most.