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Allie Bender, Author of Canine Enrichment for the Real Worl
At Bully & Co Dog Training , we believe in providing holistic and comprehensive care for dogs, and that includes mental stimulation and enrichment. Canine enrichment is an essential aspect of a dog's well-being, helping to keep them mentally and physically engaged, happy, and fulfilled. Therefore we created a special webpage dedicated to all things Dog Enrichment. Whilst we share Enrichment tips in our training sessions and on our blog too (especially for Bully Breeds and Rescue Dogs) , you can find even more information about Canine Enrichment under Enrich Your Dog's Life.
Here's what you can find:
At Bully & Co Dog Training, we believe that a well-enriched dog is a happy and healthy dog. We are committed to promoting the importance of canine enrichment in fostering a strong bond with your dog, preventing boredom and behavioural issues, and improving their overall quality of life.
Join us on this exciting journey of canine enrichment, and discover how it can positively impact your dog's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Check out our blog posts and courses for more in-depth information, practical tips, and creative ideas to enrich your dog's life. Your dog will thank you, and you'll have a happier and more fulfilled furry companion by your side!
Ready to enrich your dog's life, streghten your bond and also get some time for yourself? Then head over to our Dog Enrichment page (simply click below) or have a little brows here to get the short cuts.
I created this course for you with lots of ideas, tips and worksheets to tailor it to your own dog and rich your dog's life. Suitable for all breeds and ages.
New to enrichment? Our Canine Enrichment Beginners Guide got you covered.
Take our fun quiz to find out where to get started and what your dog might enjoy most.
30 Days of Enrichment - plus many more ideas to make it easy for you to adjust it to your dog!
I put together a whole library of how to and guides to different sections of enrichment on my page Enrich Your Dog's Life - dedicated to all things dog enrichment.
Looking for fun things to do with your dog and enrich your dog's life? I got you covered, from sensory enrichment and decompression walks to rainy day indoor activities to do with your dog.
With 4 dogs who LOVE to play and get entertained, we test and review a lot of dog products and enrichment toys. Read our recommendations for toys, slow feeder and more here.
Want to get started in a more structured way? Then our Enrichment Courses and 7 or 30 Day Challenges might be what you're looking for. I offer lots of free information as well as paid courses and downloads.
Please reach us at bullydogtrainer@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Canine Enrichment is a way to enrich our dog's life on a daily bass and let them engage in innate or natural behaviours, ie be a dog. Our dog's life in worlds that are created for and by humans and canine enrichment is a way to 'give back' to our dogs, truly fulfil their needs and let them be dogs. Not only will this make them happier but also can help prevent boredom, frustration and build confidence. And therefore prevent behavioural issues - as often our dogs will find ways to enrich their own lives if we don't do it. So, why not give them what they need and in return have a happy, calm dog.
Canine Enrichment is an umbrella term that covers different 'areas' of enrichment. This could be Social Enrichment, Physical Enrichment, eCognitive or Mental Enrichment, Sensory Enrichment, Food or Feeding Enrichment, Environmental Enrichment ..
The short answer is NO. However, dogs are natural scavenger (see video below for more info) and they would naturally spend a lot of time finding food (especially our beloved street dogs), so it's part of the enrichment but not all there is.
I recommend easy swaps and add ons, so you don't get overwhelmed and can build a new habit of trying out more over time. Find out what your dog likes and make it fun (and start easy). You don't need to buy fancy toys etc. a sniffari, decompression walks, scatter feeding, playing games or a box to explore and later shred are great, free and easy ways to get started.
When you have a dog who doesn't know when to stop and wants to go go go, then chances are you won't tire them out by adding more physical exercise. How do you 'work' with your dog? Is there quality engagement or do you simply 'throw the ball as often as you can'? Adding Mental Enrichment and Calmness are often important pieces that are either missing or neglected.
Nose work, food toys like treat dispenser toys, doggy puzzles or slow feeders are a great way to keep them entertained as well as having someone to look after them. Another thing is to work on calmness as your dog does not need to be entertained 24/7 but also fulfil their natural need for enough rest and down time.
Enrichment is ideally tailored to your dog's needs! While dogs as a species find certain things rewarding and enriching on a general level, every dog is also an individual with unique preferences, likes and dislikes as well as abilities. Your dog's breed, age, activity level, preferences etc all play a role when you'd like to really enrich your dog's life. In the end our dogs decided what they find enriching and what not.
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