Dog Enrichment Ideas, Toys & Activities

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Enrichment For Dogs

Dog Enrichment Ideas

Enrichment Activities

Exploration is enrichment for dogs. Why?

...because their doggy brains need to be working as much, or more, than their bodies. It keeps stress levels low (especially sniffing), provides an opportunity to learn, and helps them release extra energy and find balance. Enrichment activities are great for a dog's mental health, so it's important to their peace and happiness. They should be engaging in enrichment activities like exploring their environment, working on problem solving games and puzzles, or just playing with you or their dog friends. All forms of exploration lead to enrichment for your dog...even a short nature walk. Get a $5 credit when you book your first Sniffspot for your dog(s) and let them benefit from the enrichment of a new, fun space to explore! * As a Sniffspot affiliate, I earn commission on bookings.

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The Tail-Wagging Benefits of Canine Sports - Pet Dog World

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Snuffle Mat for Canine Enrichment

You can make a snuffle mat for your dog in under an hour, using a few items from the dollar story. DIY snuffle mat from Dollar Tree costs under $6 to make. Then you have your own diy dog enrichment mat!

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Dog Enrichment Could be Only a Few Miles Away

Toys, playtime, games and puzzles, lick mats, etc. can all be enriching for you dog, but I believe the best enrichment activity is going to a new place with your dog(s). Why? Because it's an entirely new environment. New trees, objects, people, dogs, trails/streets...everything is new, which triggers a dog's curiosity, leading them to explore! The scents are how dogs "see" the world, so all those new scents are incredibly enriching, as they learn all about a new place & those within it or who have been there before. It's the ideal enrichment activity! It just has to be new. For those with small yards or no yard, Sniffspot is a great option to find new local areas for your dog to roam safely in. #sniffspot #dogenrichment * As a Sniffspot affiliate, I earn commissions from bookings.