Canine Enrichment

How to Keep Your Puppy Busy and Engaged with Enrichment Activities

Introduction:

1. Subscribe to the How to Train a Dream Dog channel for more puppy training tips and tricks.
2. In this tutorial, we will explore 5 canine enrichment games that you can play with your puppy using simple items found around the house.
3. Ensure to supervise your puppy during playtime to ensure their safety.

Game 1: Rag Ball

1. Materials needed: Hol-ee roller ball, strips of fabric, and kibble or training treats.
2. Roll up pieces of kibble in each strip of fabric.
3. Feed the strips through the holes on the ball.
4. Offer the ball to your puppy and supervise playtime.

Game 2: Busy Box

1. Use strips of fabric, towels, or old clothes in a box.
2. Hide kibble or treats among the fabric in the box.
3. Let your puppy dig and sniff to find the hidden treats.
4. Consider playing a "find it" game with the box hidden in the house as an added challenge.

Game 3: DIY Ball Pit

1. Use a tall white metal puppy pen to create a ball pit.
2. Fill the pen with ball pit balls and hide kibble among them.
3. This game helps puppies with eating habits, sound sensitivity, and confidence issues.

Game 4: Find it Frenzy

1. Use old boxes and hide kibble under each box.
2. Scatter the boxes around the room for your puppy to find.
3. Increase the difficulty by adding more boxes in different rooms.

Game 5: Bottle Blitz

1. Use a 2-liter bottle with holes drilled on the side.
2. Fill the bottle with treats or kibble.
3. Watch your puppy spin, push, and roll the bottle to get the treats out.

Bonus Toy: StarMark Bob-A-Lot

1. This toy wobbles and dispenses treats as your puppy interacts with it.
2. Adjust the sliders to control the flow of treats.
3. Encourage your puppy to engage with the toy and provide hints if needed.

Conclusion:

1. These enrichment games help stimulate your puppy's mind and provide physical exercise.
2. Join the Puppy Training With Michele Lennon Facebook Group for more training tips.
3. Share this tutorial with other new puppy owners to introduce them to canine enrichment games.