Environmental Enrichment is Important for Dogs
When dogs are mentally and physically stimulated it reduces displeasing behaviors that may result from boredom and frustration.
Examples of Enrichment Activities:
- Playtime
- Manner Refreshers
- Individual Intelligence Training Activity
- Puzzles
- Play Ball
- Chuck-it – Long Ball Throws
- Brain Games
- Food-Dispensing Toys
- Nose Work Games
- Freestyle Tug-a-war
- Puppy Push-Ups
- Wait (Training)
- Loose Leash Walking
- Tunnel Of Fun
- Find It
- Flirt Poles/Flirt Sticks
- Canine Houdini (Problem Solving)
- London Bridge
- Follow The Leader
- Treasure Hunt – Fun & Desensitization
- Hoop Day
- Bowling For Biscuits
- Dog Digs
- Puzzle Toys
- Recall
- Snuffle Mats (Mimics Grass– Teaching Dog To Sniff Out Food)
- Stuffed Kongs (For Stimulation)
- Agility Course, Dog Training
- Sniff Breaks (Walks)
- Fly Ball
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