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Canine Enrichment Ideas- Not Food Based
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items Some pets can't afford extra calories involved in certain enrichment toys, so these non-food options are a great alternative. These work your pets mind and body without messing with their diet. Give these a go!
The flirt pole is a fun and exciting way to enrich your dogs life. This requires little physical exertion on your part, and can tire your dog out for hours after a short run. All of my dogs love the flirt pole, and they are varying breeds and ages! T...
Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole V2 with Lure Dog Toy
One very easy way to enrich your dogs life, without using food or treats, is to provide an outlet for them to chew. Chewing is an inherent dog behavior that can release positive hormones and tire them out. I advise monitoring your dog and ensuring th...
Durable Dog Chew Toys - Chewy.com
Another way to provide calorie free enrichment is by training your dogs to do agility courses. This does require more effort, and can have a learning curve, but my dogs love the time they spend working on the agility course. This is also a great bond...
Dog Agility Training Equipment - Chewy.com
Scent detection training engages your dogs mind through sniffing, which is an inherent dog behavior and provides a lot of enrichment for your canine companion. My dogs picked this up super quick and get very excited when I ask if they want to play 'G...
Train Your Dog To Track By Scent
Fetch! A classic but reliable form of enrichment. Just be cautious you don't over work your dog as it can stress their joints. Some dogs don't know when to stop and will hurt themselves inadvertently.
Dog Fetch Toys for Hours of Interactive Play - Tall Tails
A simple walk is another great form of enrichment. Using a long line and allowing your dog some freedom (safely) can help them reduce stress and provides great stimulation for their nose. Structured walks on a regular leash can be great too, but a sn...
Free Range 1" - 30 Foot - Heavy Duty Training Leash for Large Dogs