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Enrichment Ideas for Small Dogs

I have two small dogs (A Yorkie and a Mini Dachshund mix) and I am always looking for ways to enrich their lives. Here are some finds that they love!

Sections

For Sniffing

For Prey Drive

Mental Work

For Licking

For Chewing

For Training

For Sniffing

Check out how my dogs like this enrichment toy!

2 in 1 Enrichment Toy Small Dog Review

Snuffle mats and small treats are a killer combo.

Puts your dogs to work!

They love these! Especially if you hide treats inside.

ZippyPaws Food Buddies Burrow Dog Toys, Milk and Cookies

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Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle

For Prey Drive

Cleo LOVES This Toy. Good for prey drive.

OurPets IQ Treat Ball Interactive Dog Toy 3"

For the prey drive. Yes, small dogs have prey drive.

Outward Hound Dog Training Toys & Agility Kits

My yorkie has a lot of drive and she'll chase anything with a tail.

Outward Hound Tail Spinner Squeaky Dog Toy

For Fetch outside! Or inside if you're brave lol.

Dog Automatic Ball Launcher, 3 Balls Included

My Mini Daschund LOVES this toy.

Flirt Pole for Dogs

Mental Work

Great first time puzzle toy! Kind of easy for them until you lock the drawers.

Dog Puzzle Toys for Smart Dogs Mental Enrichment

Puzzles Toys Always work! This one doesn't have pieces they can pull apart so it should last a while.

Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Puppy Hide N' Slide

Another intermediate level enrichment toy.

Nina Ottosson Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy

This is a more difficult puzzle for when your dogs start to figure out the easy ones.

Tornado Dog Treat Puzzle for IQ Training

My dogs really like to work for their food.

Slow Feeder Ceramic, 1.5 Cups

Turn their meals into enrichment as an easy everyday activity.

Barpor 3-Level Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

For Licking

Chicken and Cheese Squeeze Treats! Great For Lickmats

INABA Churu for Dogs, Grain-Free, 32 Tubes

I use these with the Churu Squeeze treats and freeze them. They love it!

Feeding Mat for Dogs & Cats 2 Pack, Slow Feeder

For Chewing

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How my small dogs liked these beef tendons.

I didn't think they'd like this because they're picky. But they actually do!

Benebone Chicken Flavored Wishbone Chew Toy For Dog, Small

For Training

A cheaper way to make lots of treats!

Homemade Training Treats for my small dogs.