Cheatsheet: Fun Enrichment Activities

Have you considered the following enrichment activities with your dog?

✅ Agility training classes:

Private if your dog is sensitive or easily distracted or group for extra socialization.

✅ Scent detection-like exercises:

Hide a treat or two somewhere in your living room while your dog isn't looking.

✅ Snuffle/puzzle boxes:

Have a puzzle or snuffle mat your dog has already figured out? Throw it inside a cardboard box and burry it with with toys.

✅ Scavenging and searching for treats on walks:

Give your dog something fun to do on your walks by bringing along their treats or kibble.

✅ Digging boxes:

Literally just kiddie pools with towels, toys and treats tossed in there for your dog to dig.

✅ Meeting new dogs every 2-3 days:

Organize or attend a group walk or play date!

✅ New location-bonding:

Going to new parks and hiding snacks or toys 1-2 times a week for you both to find together.

✅ Rotating toys: Bring a different toy (keep them on rotation) or tug-and-pull toy on walks to further engage with your dog.

✅ Burning energy and decompressing:

Use a flirt pole for a few minutes on your dog walks, before or after.

✅ Hiding your dog’s toys around the house:

Got a toy your dog is really into? Hide it for a bit and ask them to search it.

✅ Setting up obstacles:

Setup boxes, furniture and even recycling items to challenge your dog their way through an obstacle course in your home.

✅ Backpack laundry:

Clip your dog to your waist, get them a dog backpack and have them carry the clothes pins and socks as they join you for laundry and cleaning chores

✅ New tricks and games classes in your area

(DIY ideas you can do at home are available on YouTube for most of these options, and also here.)