You don’t need to spend a lot of money to make your dog happy. They are happy just being with you in a loving home.
Here are some ideas that don’t cost a lot or make use of items you probably already have in your home to help create fun activities ...
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All you need is a large bowl or tub, water, and some dog friendly fruits or ice cubes
Apple Bobbing Doggie Style - 2 Brown Dawgs Blog
All you need is an old towel or blanket and some of your dog’s treats or food
How to Fold Towels to Create Mentally Stimulating Puzzles for Dogs (With ...
Perfect for indoor or outdoor enrichment
DIY Indoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Pets | Pet Parenting
Great bonding experience as your pup enjoys a sniffari!
Why You Should Take Your Dog on Sniffari Walks
Great for bonding and building a relationship with your pup!
Hide and Seek = Fun and Learning - WSHS
You don’t need to buy fancy toys to be able to create mentally stimulating activities for your pup!
DIY doggie puzzles : r/Dogtraining
Give that box a second life by making it a fun enrichment activity for your pup!
DIY Busy Box: An Easy-To-Make Enrichment Dog Toy
Another upcycled enrichment activity
Free dog toy using a toilet paper roll! | The Ginger Penny Pincher
Great idea if you’re a DIY dog parent who drinks a lot of soda
Enrichment ideas: The bottle game
Frozen towel enrichment that is no calorie and perfect for teething puppies
Frozen Towel (great for puppies) - Los Angeles
Something that might seem normal to you might be new and novel for your pup!
Took My Dog Through A Car Wash
If your dog likes car rides or whipped cream, a pup cup might be a super special treat
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Check out Pupford’s training app and library for fun tricks to teach your pup!
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Next time you’re chopping up some fruits or veggies, check to see if they’re pet safe. Trying new foods might be novel and enriching for your pup!
Which people foods are safe for dogs?
Slow down your dog’s mind and eating by scatter feeding them
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All you need is some water and a bowl! Even better if you have some fruits or treats too
How to Make a Frozen Dog Treat Bowl
Multi-Functional Toys
Perfect for nose work and burning off some energy
Snuffle Ball
Perfect for involving your pup in Easter festivities or just practicing scent work for fun
Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs: Springtime Scent Games With Plastic Eggs
Can be used as a puzzle toy, frozen feeder, and more. Easy to clean and low frustration level for most pups
Toppl® Treat Toy | Viral Puzzle Enrichment Treat Dispenser
Great for dogs who are food motivated and need to be slowed down. Also just great for mental enrichment and a fun treat
Freezbone
Some variation of freezer safe silicone bowl that can be used to create frozen lick mats with dog safe ingredients you might already have in your fridge or pantry
