Simple DIY Enrichment for Your Dog

Here's another simple DIY enrichment activity using an old egg carton and some newspaper. This game allows your dog to engage in two highly rewarding natural behaviors: sniffing and shredding.

Don't throw out those old socks! With a few simple knots, you can turn them into a fun and engaging DIY puzzle toy. Enrichment doesn't have to be complicated or costly.

Does your dog get bored with their toys? Try toy rotation. By keeping most of their toys put away and rotating a few out every week, you keep them novel and exciting, and you won't have to keep buying new ones.

This interactive ball is a great example of a multipurpose toy. I show you three different ways to use it for feeding, puzzle-solving, and play, providing excellent mental stimulation for your dog.

A gentle reminder that you don't always need fancy equipment to train or have fun with your dog. Everyday objects and your environment can be used to create engaging training sessions.

Looking for a fun game to play with your dog-parent friends? "Red Light, Green Light" is a fantastic way to teach impulse control and polish your dog's ability to respond to cues in a distracting environment.

Letting the retriever retrieve. Teaching your dog to carry things can be a fun and useful trick. Here's my dog helping out with the food delivery.

Here I am teaching my dog a "hold" cue. This is a fun trick that can also be practical, and it's a great way to build focus and bond with your dog.

A little peek into what my work breaks look like. Training and play are seamlessly integrated into our daily life.