Dog and puppy enrichment is so important to not only their quality of life, but also to your helping them get their mental and physical stimulation needs met in positive ways. Plus, when your dog or puppy is busy working on an enrichment activity, that is time that he is not practicing being a ‘naughty dog’ – that is, if you are providing the activity that is acceptable to you.
How To Stuff A Kong
There are a number of reasons why giving your dog a stuffed Kong, West Paw Toppl Toy, or other similar product can be good for your dog…and for you.
Dawson Searches For His Meal
Instead of feeding him from his bowl, I often feed Dawson either through games, toys, activities or training. As you can see in this video, I think he enjoys this dog scent game a lot. If he didn’t I know I would need to change what I am doing or how I am doing it. This is a very easy activity. Simply find all kinds of containers and little bowls, put food underneath them, and let your dog have fun finding everything. You see I also have Dawson sit and wait to be released. That is an fun way to strengthen your stay.
How To Give Your Dog Enrichment
Enrichment is an important element when it comes to quality of life for captive and companion animals by reducing stress, providing needed mental and physical stimulation, encouraging species-typical behaviors, and empowering animals.
Teaching Nose Targeting Games
Home Dog Enrichment Ideas For Your Dog
During this COVID-19 social distancing time, as you are spending much more than usual time at home with your dog, I will be sharing ideas for helping to enrich your pet’s day…and add some fun to yours too. Here are a few ways you can feed your dog and add more enrichment than simply feeding from a bowl. If you have kids and a dog, your kids can do these too! I will be sharing these on my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts and will post some of them on my blog too.
If you enjoy these, please consider sharing from here or one of my social media accounts…and use the hashtag #seeGOODbuildPETential.
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