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.
Below are videos of some enrichment ideas.
The Snoop Toy
Stuffiing A Hol-ee Roller
Finding Food In A Rolled Towel
Dog sniffing walks are decompressing walks that promote relaxation and engagement. There are so many benefits to incorporating these into your dog’s enrichment.
This is the story of one family, and how I taught them to use a success station as a management tool for creating safety between their toddler and their family dogs. In this case, their success stations was using dog gates when needed. It is one of numerous strategies we are putting into place to lower stress, increase quality of life, and strengthen relationships. In their example, I share why it is important to teach your dog a positive association with management.
Contact :
Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC
