Mina had lots of fun for her midday potty break today! 🐾❤️☀️
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Saturday night with Tucker.
“Mmmmmmm….peanut butter!!!”
🐾🐶 ENRICHMENT 🐶🐾
There’s always a lot of talk about ‘enrichment’ and ‘mental stimulation’ among dog people.
But what does it actually mean? And how do you ensure that your dog’s life is ‘enriched’ and that they are ‘mentally stimulated’?
The dictionary definition of enrichment is “the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something”.
So how can we improve and enhance the quality of our dog’s lives - because that is, in essence, what we’re talking about.
✅ Let them be dogs! Give them time to just “be a dog”…to make their own decisions, to mooch, to roll, to run, to sleep, to lie in the sun… they don’t need for us to entertain them all the time.
✅ Think about how they became domesticated (although no ones knows exactly how this happened). Dogs are opportunistic scavengers, which brought them close to human settlements. It is also why they love to counter surf and steal sandwiches off the coffee table! So, rather than feeding them from a bowl for every meal you could mix it up a little and…
🍽 Scatter feed them in the yard (or use a snuffle mat if you’re short on lawn space)
🍽 Put some of their meal in an interactive feeder (kong, toppl, lickimat etc.)
🍽 Play ‘find it’ games
✅ Provide opportunities for them to have some quality off lead time with other dogs
✅ Do fun activities together, such as scent work, agility, life skills training
✅ Give them time to watch things that are happening in the environment: other dogs, tractors, livestock, birds - don’t always hurry them on. Slow down, let them take things in.
✅ Think about your dog’s breed, or breed mix. What were they developed to do, what is their purpose? Provide opportunities for your dog to do those things that are embedded in their DNA.
IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THOUGH…
Not all dogs find the same things fulfilling, or enriching.
If using interactive food toys or ‘puzzle
Playtime outside and inside for Holly and Willow’s potty break today.
Working on leash manners a bit with Ginger on her midday potty break walk. 🦮🐾💜
🐶 Your dog does not need to be in the “heel” position when on a walk. Let your dog have fun and do doggie stuff!
😘Your dog is not trying to control you (or dominate you) by moving in the direction of things that excite them! They are behaving naturally as they do for their species and just wants to explore and follow the delicious and interesting smells.
🐾 By forcing your dog to walk beside you and trying to control everything, they do will only create stress for both of you, as well as make it an unpleasant walking experience. The point of a walk is to get you and your dog out the house, take time to decompress, and give your dog lots of sniffing opportunities. It is also a chance to EXPLORE and investigate the exciting world around them.
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🌺🥰 Life is short, recognize the goodness in our lives and appreciate the moments that bring us joy - ‘stop and smell the roses’.
Potty break and playtime for the girls.
You do NOT need force, pain, intimidation, punishment/corrections, or fear to have a well-mannered dog! Instead, make sure to meet their needs, build a trusting connection, and reward the behaviors you do want to see more of!
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Happy Professional Pet Sitters Week™️! 🥳🐶😽
If you have to be away from your pets, give yourself peace of mind by hiring a professional pet sitter. Your pet sitter comes to your pet's comfort zone and carries on with your pet's daily routine and surroundings.
Here are just a few things to expect when you hire a Professional Pet Sitter:
•Years of experience caring for pets.
•Invested time in various trainings, certifications, and continued education.
•Dedication to ensuring the safety of your pets and your home.
👉🏼Learn more about my professional services https://comfortzonecrittercare.com/
Playtime with Holly and Willow this morning.
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Leo LOVES his Ripple Rug!
Let them sniff!
Sniffing to them is the equivalent to us reading the newspaper. It gives them all the deets on where they are and whose been in the area🦮🚶🏾♂️🐿
Not only does it give them information on the surrounding area but can help aid our dogs to relax and destress. It's great mental stimulation and makes them think 💭 which can help them feel fulfilled and satisfied.
Did you know 20 mins of sniffing is equivalent to an hours walk in terms of enrichment? 🤯
Grab a leash and go on a sniffari!
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Until next time, Coconut, Whiskey, Maggie, and Hobo 💜
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