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Social distancing naturally makes the process of socializing your puppy more difficult, but there are several things that you can do to set your puppy up for success.
"Enrichment" is a general term used to describe anything that adds interest, curiosity, or creativity to your dog's day. It works your dog's brain and gives him an opportunity to practice creative thinking and problem solving, building confidence and decreasing behaviors rooted in boredom, like chewing shoes or getting into the garbage.
The flirt pole is a great way to provide exercise to a dog within a confined space, train for impulse control, and build communication. Many people are worried that it will increase their dog’s prey drive or teach him to chase things. In reality, the flirt pole can be an excellent outlet.
The story goes... Today I had more work to do than normal. After several minutes of quiet I started to get worried and went to check on Cattle Dog Blue. We discuss the positives of dogs shredding things.
Enrichment can be many things, essentially anything that stimulators natural behavior, but more over should be free from fear and pain.
Instead of going on neighborhood walks with our reactive dogs, we recommend these 10 alternative forms of physical and mental exercise!
Just like people, dogs need both physical and mental stimulation to keep them healthy and happy. Enrichment toys are a great way to work your dog's mind- plus, they're tons of fun! Check out some of our favorite enrichment toys below.
