Category: Canine enrichment
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Doggy Talks ’25: An afternoon for enrichment
Whenever I introduce enrichment, I use the analogy of young children going to kindergarten. In that environment, they’re given opportunities to build confidence, be creative, practice their motor skills, socialize with other kids of the same age, and the like. Dogs need opportunities to enrich their lives too, and dog guardians can provide these opportunities…
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7 free enrichment activities for your dog
I’m a huge advocate of enrichment as a lifestyle. It’s more than just a way to keep your dog “busy”. It’s meeting your dog’s needs and enriching their lives as they navigate what is predominantly a human world. I’m sure you’ve seen lots of examples of using food creatively for enrichment (have you seen some…
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Canine Enrichment: Treats in a Cup
On Instagram, I post many enrichment games and activities I give to my Diwa Dogs. It’s both an opportunity to share the benefits of canine enrichment and a fun way to see how each individual processes the activity and solves the “mystery” and get to their reinforcement. I call these “Enrichment Tuesdays” since they’re usually…
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