Enrichment
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A Happy Dog is a Fulfilled Dog…
not just a tired dog.
Enrichment is a form of meeting your dog’s mental, emotional, and physical needs. It helps reduce problem behaviors, increases confidence, and improves overall wellbeing. Depending on your dogs breed, will dictate the type of enrichment works for him/her.
Food Enrichment
Frozen Kong or frozen treat puzzles.
Snuffle mat for kibble or treats
Scatter feeding in grass or around a room
Lick mats
-Treat-dispensing toys( especially for diggers)
Mental Work
Puzzle toys
Training games
Scent work
Busy Boxes (easy DIY)
Dig pits (sandbox)
tracking trails
Herding Balls
Physical & Social
Decompression walks (long-leash, quiet environment)
Gentle play sessions with trusted dogs
Dig boxes or safe “job” work
agility or obstacle courses
Water retrieves or dock diving
pack walks