31/05/2025
🧠 Enrichment doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated!
Today’s example? A lettuce! 🥬
Zoe LOVES shredding things - I’ve never met a dog that gets so much pleasure from shredding!
I try to provide her with something safe to shred every couple of days, usually things like cardboard and packing paper, today was her first time she’s had a lettuce!
❓Why do I actively encourage her to shred things?
🔹Encourages natural behaviour – like tearing, chewing, and exploring with their mouth and paws
🔹Provides sensory stimulation – through novel textures, sounds, and smells
🔹Offers a safe outlet for frustration or excess energy – especially on rainy days or rest days (although I think I’ll stick to outside for lettuces!)
🔹Builds confidence – particularly helpful for dogs who are unsure about interacting with new items
Just be sure to supervise and ensure your dog doesn’t ingest large amounts (although lettuce is non-toxic, too much can cause mild tummy upset in sensitive dogs).
❓What everyday item could you repurpose for your dog’s enrichment this week?
