09/16/2025
Here is our list of the top 5 essentials that every dog home needs to support a healthy and enriched lifestyle for their dog!
💜 Fillable food enrichment toys! Durable toys that can be stuffed with meals or special treats, and frozen for extra long fun, are a great way to enrich your dog at home. Taking frozen food enrichment toys out on adventures can even be a great way to help your pup practice settling in new spaces where you want them to practice being calm and relaxed.
💜 Extra tasty, high-value treats! It's always a good idea to have a stash of high-value treats at home that you can use to turn a regular reward into a jackpot or as an easy way to make puzzle toys more exciting.
💜 A variety of durable chews! Young dogs especially need safe items to gnaw on, and they won't always be interested in chewing on the same toy each and every day. Offering a variety of nylon chews, natural dog-safe wood chews, split antlers, and edible chews like bully sticks will help to keep your pup content as they fulfill their chewing needs!
💜 A cozy bed that travels easily! Having a comfortable bed that is easy to travel with and can go anywhere with your pup is a great way to keep your dog calm and relaxed as they visit new places. Having access to that bed at home, then taking it on the road, means your dog has a familiar spot to chill wherever they go!
💜 You can't simply go shopping for this last part of this list! Reliable life skills, like engagement, recall, loose-leash walking, and a handful of fun tricks, can make every enrichment adventure more fun and safe for your dog! These skills are also a great way to engage your dog's brain at home and give them some fun exercise indoors when the weather is inclement.
