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Using Enrichment to Calm an Anxious Dog

Anxious Dog? 5 Easy Enrichment Activities To Calm Your Dog

An anxious dog does not have to stay anxious. A systematic enrichment strategy can be used to help “reprogram” your dog’s brain. As your dog learns to engage in life in a calm and focused way, they will become more and more confident. Their anxious days will fall behind them, and you, their owner, can take pride in knowing that you helped your canine friend find his inner zen!

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Are Dog Puzzles Worth The Money? We Find Out

There are plenty of times where dogs and puppies need something more tailored to play and engage with. While stores are laden with plenty of toys and gadgets, they often fall short when it comes to developing various skills. But, are dog puzzles really worth the money? Dog puzzle toys are worth investing in as they aid in the development of various skills regardless of age or breed. Some puzzles focus on hunting and problem solving with different levels of difficulty demanding more activity than others. Puzzles valuable enrichment and stimulation. Although dog puzzles are definitely worth the money, there …

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Muffin Tin Game for Dogs: Food puzzle enrichment

This household favourite is one of the easiest games you can make at home to give your dog some mental and physical enrichment. It is ideal as a starter enrichment activity as it is not so challenging that it will cause frustration in your dog.  What is the Muffin Tin Game? Tasty treats are placed in each cup of a muffin tin and covered with tennis balls.  The challenge for your dog is to remove the balls from the tin to get the treat reward.  Enrichment Goals: to encourage foraging and exploratory behaviours to do more feeding-related behaviour than eating …