Dogs require mental stimulation outside of walks and fetch so here are some fun activities and enrichment toys you can use to keep your dog happy. My Aussie Rottweiler is very high energy and loves all of these activities!
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Sniff Work
Licking
Other
Sniff Work
Sniff work is a great way to challenge your dog! Sprinkling their food in a snuffle mat makes them work their nose to find their food.
Snuffle Mat
Puzzle feeders are a great way to slow your dog down when eating and keep them engaged in a challenging exercise.
Dog Puzzle Feeder
For a more challenging alternative to a snuffle mat try this carrot farm. It even comes with a lick mat for extra enrichment!
Carrot Farm Snuffle Mat
This is a super easy game to play with your dog. Just hide the bags and let them sniff them out. You can start easy and then make them more difficult to find.
Dog Scent Training Kit
Licking
I like to put plain Greek yogurt, peanut butter, or pure pumpkin puree on these and then freeze them to keep my dog busy for longer!
Dog Licking Mat
Licking is a mentally stimulating and calming activity for your dog. I like putting peanut butter or plain Greek yogurt in here and then freeze it to keep my dog busy for longer.
Kong
My dog loves pupsicles! I always give her one after a walk to sooth her and then she normally takes a nap after.
Pupsicles
This toy is similar to a lick mat but keeps your dog busy for even longer! I like using dog friendly chicken broth peanut butter.
Golf Ball Slow Feeder
A great way to keep your dog busy for a long time is to freeze chicken broth and kibble or plain Greek yogurt and some treats
Stuffable Feeder
Other
This is one of my dog's favorite toys! Each chipmunk has a squeker and they are fun for your dog to pull out of the trunk and play with!
Hide-A-Squirrel Dog Toy
My dog doesn't care for kibble too much so I like to put a few small treats in here so she will play with it
