What are dog enrichments?
Enrichment toys give your dog a chance to play, chase, smell, chew and scavenge. These are natural behaviours which allow dogs to be physically, emotionally, and mentally satisfied.
Dogs that don’t get this mental stimulation look for other ways to “enrich” themselves… like chewing the couch, organising your rubbish bin on the kitchen floor, and playing barking games late at night while you’re relaxing.
And since just about every dog has a desire for tasty treats, enrichment toys and natural treats work together pretty well!
Even better, these enrichment ideas will slow down even the fastest eaters. Now you can turn your two second chomper into a 15 minute game with these 5 easy enrichment ideas.
1. Mackerel Twirl Kong Cone
The Kong Classic is one of the most popular enrichment toys for dogs.
Quick chewing treats can be stuffed inside the Kong, challenging your dog and keeping them busy much longer.
- Mackerel Chew twirl
- Beef Liver crumbles
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh strawberries
- Greek yogurt
- A sprinkling of Tumeric powder
- Served in a Large Kong Classic
2. Whole Sardines in a Kong Bone
The Kong Bone is another great enrichment toy for dogs. The treats are not quite as challenging for your dog to reach, but can also suit larger treats.
- QLD Whole Sardines
- Frozen blueberries
- Frozen strawberries
- Chia Seeds
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Unsweetened Peanut Butter
- Served in a Kong Bone
3. Beef & Chicken Combo Wobble Bowl
Dog enrichments don’t just have to be for treats. This idea can actually be used for your dog’s daily meals.
The LickiMat bowl wobbles as your dog eats, slowing down the eating but also challenging them while finishing the meal.
- Chicken Breast Jerky
- Beef Liver Crumble
- Raw Combo Patties
- Fresh Strawberries
- A sprinkling of coconut flakes
- Fresh Pumpkin and Spinach
- Served in a LickiMat Wobble Bowl
4. Whole Sardines & Quail Egg Kong Cone
This easy enrichment idea for dogs also uses the popular Kong Classic.
There is one whole sardine sticking out the top of the kong, but another inside which is a lot more difficult for your dog to reach!
- Slow dried QLD Whole Sardines
- Blended Beef Puff Cubes
- Unsweetened Greek Yoghurt
- Fresh Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrot
- Whole Raw Quail Eggs
- Served in a Large Kong Classic
5. Beef Cube and Peanut Butter LickiMat
This really simple enrichment idea uses peanut butter and yoghurt spread over the LickiMat to slow your dog down. It will keep them licking for a while trying to get every last bit out of the crevasses.
- Crushed Beff Cubes
- Unsalted Peanut Butter
- Unsweetened Greek Yoghurt
- Fresh Blueberries
- Served in a LickiMat Slomo
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