World Animal Enrichment Day

Today is a reminder to improve the lives of our beloved companions by providing enrichment activities that enhance our dog’s physical and psychological well-being. Enrichment activities stimulate an animal’s instincts, encourage problem-solving, and provide mental and physical exercise. Several types of enrichment activities will keep your dog’s tail wagging:

• Social Enrichment fulfills your dog’s need to interact with people and other pets.
• Occupational Enrichment gives your dog a job that provides mental stimulation and alleviates boredom.
• Physical Enrichment encourages your dog to release natural behaviors and energy in a positive, safe way.
• Sensory Enrichment provides an environment that stimulates your dog’s senses of sight, smell, and hearing.
• Nutritional Enrichment encourages your dog to do what comes naturally…foraging for food.