Dog enrichment is an essential part of providing a healthy and happy life for your dog, but it's especially important out here in cyprus, as the temperature rises it gets harder to walk your dogs and provide the stimulation they need.
Dogs are intelligent animals that need mental and physical stimulation, and without it, they can become bored, anxious, noisy and even destructive.
One of the most significant benefits of dog enrichment is that it helps to prevent these behavioral issues.
Providing dogs with a variety of toys, puzzles, and games can help them channel their energy in a positive way and prevent unwanted behaviours, it can also help reduce stress and anxiety in dogs.
Enrichment activities are designed to stimulate the dog’s mind and body, providing them with the opportunity to engage in natural behaviors and encourages them to trouble shoot problems.
Remember to find interactive toys that work with your dogs breed and what they enjoy doing naturaly.
Here are some ideas :
Hiding treats, lick matts, freezing treats, treats in a ball or egg carton, puzzle feeders, slow feeders, playing catch with treats.
playing in water, a flirt pole, playing tug, grooming your dog, doggie play dates, hide and seek, having dog friendly plants to sniff, taking your dog out to public places and listening to music.
And of cause ....TRAINING YOUR DOG !
