Enrichment for Dogs

When I search for enrichment for high-energy dogs, I see a lot of advice about how to tire them out. Enrichment activities can be a great way to get your dog working mentally and physically. Exercising their brain and body can help your dog burn off excess energy. But...

Canine enrichment is the term we use for any kind of activity that adds a positive experience to your dog's day-to-day life. While a weeklong adventure to the Canadian Rockies might be enriching for some dogs, we usually use the term "canine enrichment" to describe...

We all want to provide the best possible life for our furry friends. One way to ensure your dog is leading a happy and healthy life is through simple canine enrichment activities. I had the opportunity to appear on Talk Pittsburgh, a show on KDKA-TV, to share some...

The holiday season is a busy time filled with joy and celebration. But it's also the darkest time of year and often the coldest. Between all these things, our dogs can often get left out. So how about some easy ideas around holiday enrichment for dogs that you can do...

When the weather outside is cold, dark and damp or when we're cooped up indoors for any reason, our dogs can feel the cabin fever just as much as we do. As a certified Canine Enrichment Specialist, I'm happy to help you with some ideas for indoor enrichment for dogs!...

So, what exactly is canine enrichment, and why is it important for your dog's well-being? Let's start with understanding canine enrichment, then I'll share tips on how to incorporate it into your dog's life. Canine enrichment is all about enhancing your dog's life by...

A snuffle mat is an incredibly easy way to add enrichment to your large dog's life. Many of our dogs have the same routine and are exposed to the same things day in and day out. A snuffle mat is a simple way that you can provide canine enrichment and help your dog tap...

When we think about giving our dogs the best life, we usually think about exercise, healthy food, and vet visits. But brain enrichment for dogs plays a vital role in their health. A lack of enrichment can result in undesirable, and sometimes destructive, behaviors.  ...

I love to share fun and easy canine enrichment ideas with you. Enrichment should be easy! But every once in a while, I get creative inspiration and I decided to create some elaborate food enrichment art. I'm excited to share this beautiful, tasty, and healthy West Paw...