Defining Enrichment
What a Dog Needs
A Word on Breeds and Instincts
What Does My Dog Like?
Types of Enrichment
Does My Dog Actually Like Their Enrichment?
Toilet Paper Rolls!
Activities with Boxes
Fun with Bottles
Berry Baskets
Combine for Even More Fun!
Kibble on a String
Egg Cartons
Paper Bags
Yummy Licks!
Muffin Tins
Flirt Pole
Sniffy Explorations
How to Be Lazy While Enriching Your Dog (AKA Scatter Feeding)
Where to Go From Here
Alexandria Oldenburg, CPDT-KA
My name is Alex Oldenburg, and I'm a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with MESSY Dog Training. I've been working with dogs and their owners for over a decade now to solve training problems and make sure their dog fits into their lifestyle.
Most of us know the importance of physical exercise for our dogs. We fence in yards, we take them on walks, we take them swimming, and we offer them activities to "burn off some energy."
However, there's an easier way.
Mental enrichment!
An often overlooked aspect of caring for our dogs is providing them with activities to stimulate their brain in a happy and healthy way. In this course we will discover what canine enrichment really is, and dig into ways that you can get started providing your dog with enrichment TODAY, using items found around your house.