Games and Puzzles are a great way to mentally enrich a dog and make sure they get enough mental stimulation to help keep boredom and energy at bay beyond just walks and runs. Here are some resources on how to play games with your dog in a mentally stimulating way and links to some recommended food puzzles.
Games and Puzzles
How to play with a dog properly:
Tug:
Video on playing tug:
Denise Fenzi on building engagement through play:
Fetching and Retrieving:
Scent work:
The Benefit of Scent Work and Games:
What science says about Scent Work:
Scent Work at home:
Links to Puzzle Toys and Treat Dispensing Toys
TRIXIE Pet Products Trixie Move-2-Win, Level 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054LTPTC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_eGKBBb99PGEEW
PetSafe Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Meal-Dispensing Dog Toy Use with Kibble or Treats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KV7ZGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YGKBBbRSK52CY
Spot Ethical Pet Interactive Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone Toy Puzzle That Will Improve Your Dog's IQ, Specially Designed for Training Treats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038WP1YC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gHKBBbBZ08XYN
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado Treat Puzzle Dog Toy by https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07239T47Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HHKBBbM5XSRHQ
Outward Hound Treat Wheel Interactive Doy Toy Puzzle for Dogs, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043AAP3K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VIKBBb57QQERK
Puppies R Us Snake Treat Dispensing Dog Toy
Canine Enrichment and Beyond The Bowl - Canine Enrichment are two other great resources for enrichment and puzzles.
Good Post-op Enrichment:
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