Let's talk about enrichment - again

Enrichment for our dogs seems to be the buzzword at the moment. In many ways, this is great news. We should be providing activities that are mentally stimulating and enrich our dogs environments. But - there is always a but......

Enrichment can actually cause more problems if it isn't suited to the individual dog. 

Individual is one of my favourite words whether we are talking about activities, walks, diet, motivators, environment - we must take into account the individual dog.

There are some amazing Facebook pages and groups that have lots of truly innovative ideas for mental stimulation and enrichment. However, we must consider the individual dog! I have spoken to quite a few people who say their dog is not interested in puzzle games/mental stimulation/enrichment ideas or their dog is not interested in finding food or playing with toys.

Providing enrichment isn't as straightforward as just giving a puzzle game, finding food or a toy though. Individual dogs find different things enriching, It shouldn't just be about food or toys. After all, dogs have more than one sense so we should be looking for ways to engage all the senses.

If you would like to learn more about providing enriching experiences for your dog get in touch and book one of our dog training sessions.