Dog Enrichment - Toys, Games, and DIY Ideas: Preventive Vet

Source: Preventive Vet

Providing enrichment for your dog is one of the most important aspects of pet care and it's easy to incorporate into day-to-day life.

Dogs are natural foragers, needing to put their brain to work in finding food. Providing them with enrichment means we're satisfying not only this instinct to forage, but also activating all of their amazing canine senses. 

Just like you, your dog needs a variety of activities to spice up their life and keep them happy and healthy. Enrichment helps to prevent boredom and can help with dog behavior problems, such as anxiety. And by meeting your dog's enrichment needs, you'll reduce unwanted behaviors like destructive chewing or counter surfing.

Enriching your dog's life is simpler than you might think, and it doesn’t require a large budget or huge time commitment.

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