Boredom Busters for your Family Pup

15 Easy Boredom Buster Recipes you can try with your family dog today!

What is Enrichment?
Enrichment is more than just play and food— it's a way of meeting your dog's physical, mental, and emotional needs so they can feel more like... well... a dog. It's about engaging their natural instincts, providing mental stimulation, and creating an environment that fosters joy and curiosity.

The Benefits of Canine Enrichment:

• Mental Stimulation: Just like us, dogs need mental workouts on a regular basis. Enrichment activities challenge them, helping to keep them sharp, focused, and engaged.
• Physical Exercise: Enrichment is a fantastic way to keep pups physically active, ensuring they get the exercise they need to keep those good endorphins flowing!
• Emotional Well-being: Enrichment promotes positive emotional experiences, reducing stress and anxiety.

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Think about things you might enjoy doing, hobbies that make you feel more happy and relaxed. I personally enjoy doing puzzles. That meets my needs much better than doom scrolling Facebook might. Either activity may provide some form of enrichment but one is likely meeting my needs a bit better than the other.

One important thing to remember is that it doesn't count as enrichment if it doesn't meet YOUR dog's need and desire. That means that what might be enriching for one dog may not be for another. For that reason, I put together some Boredom Buster enrichment games that will likely meet the majority of dogs' needs out there! They're easy, fun, and engaging for most.

Why games like "Boredom Busters" matter: Dogs, like us, thrive on variety and novelty. Boredom can lead to unwanted behaviors, from excessive barking to destructive chewing. Boredom busters not only keep your dog entertained but also strengthen the bond between you and your furry family member.
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Check out Volume 1: Explore a variety of printable activity cards, from DIY ice toys perfect for summer to holiday-themed paper roll treat unwrapping. Whether you're looking for indoor adventures or frozen delights, the first volume of boredom busters caters to all seasons and preferences. Grab the full set here

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Have a dog who gets bored? Tired of trying to come up with all the ideas to keep him busy? I've created some printable recipe cards for that very reason. You can save them to your computer or print them out so you can easily grab one when you need it!

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The Towel Roll Up:

1. Lay out a towel, folded in half, lengthwise
2. Scatter food all over the towel
3. Roll up the towel, leaving just a few inches and a few treats sticking out. Let your dog unroll the towel and enjoy his meal!

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Muffin Tin Hunt:

1. Put your dog's food in each of the muffin tins
2. Place toys over the food
3. Present the whole tin to your dog, letting him figure out how to get to the food underneath

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Homemade Ice Toy

1. Put your dog's kibble in a tupperware bowl
2. Add some extra special treats if you'd like (shredded cheese, chicken, store-bought treats, a little peanut butter, etc)
3. Add 3-parts water to one-part food. Make sure you leave room at the top of the container so the ice can expand.
4. Freeze, pop-out, let your dog enjoy!

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Nosework - In Boxes

1. Hide kibble (and maybe the occasional treat) in different spots around the room. Change difficulty, depending on your dog's skill level.
2. Tell your dog to "Find It" and let him use his nose to his heart's content!

Pro-Tips: Keep tabs on where you put the food, especially if you choose something that can spoil. Help guide your dog if needed!

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Paper Roll Treat Toy

1. Put treats inside the paper roll and then fold over the ends.
2. For dogs new to this game, leave a little opening so the smell isn’t completely sealed in.
3. Give it to your dog and let him shred the paper roll to get to the food. Don’t worry, if your dog ingests a little of the roll, it’s typically okay! You know your dog best. Use your best judgment.

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Grab the Boredom Buster Recipes

Have a dog who gets bored? Tired of trying to come up with all the ideas to keep him busy? I've created some printable recipe cards for that very reason. You can save them to your computer or print them out so you can easily grab one when you need it!

Sign up here and then check your email to grab the download!

Thank you!

Head over to your email to grab the guide!