But what is “enrichment” exactly?
Canine enrichment refers to a range of activities designed to challenge and exercise your dog’s brain, therefore improving or enhancing their mental state. These games or activities encourage them to problem solve, learn new skills & build confidence with rewards for their efforts.
Examples of these activities may include work-to-eat toys, difficult slow feeder bowls, hide-n-seek games, puzzles, or foraging for their food with snuffle mats / forge boxes, scent work or freedom for discovery during a walk, along with focused interactive play. Every dog is different and some may need a variety of activities to keep them engaged. Whatever method you decide to make sure the task/goal is attainable & build on the difficulty over time so your dog doesn’t get discouraged.
The rewards used can be offered in the form of high value treats, a special toy, or simply extra praise / belly rubs. When training it’s like using the “release” command from their working state to go play and have fun (maybe chase their fav. ball) In our case we try to make the work-to-eat side of things fun for you and your dog. We believe a mentally enriched dog is a happy one!
The Expo approaching fast and we’re geared up to bring your dog all the good stuff, so come find us in booth # 245 (cash or card accepted)
You can get tickets & pet waivers through the Canadian Pet Expo website
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We are proud to offer our line of MADE IN CANADA canine work-to-eat enrichment products. We design all of our products with your dog in mind - they have various complexity levels to ensure you can keep your dogs‘ mind busy during meal time. We encourage you to select one that suits your dog most.
Product Facts:
♥ 100% Food Grade Silicone or Natural Rubber
♥ Free of phthalates, lead, and BPA
♥ Dishwasher safe (top rack) but hand washing will prolong product life
♥ Microwave safe
♥ Freezer safe
Product Safety Statement:
We have opted to use silicone and natural rubber for our product line, as the soft texture ensures no hard edges for your dog to bump their nose or eyes on as they navigate the item. While we try to do our best for you dog, we always encourage you to do the same… always monitor your dog when using our products.
Our products are NOT intended to be used as chew toys, rather intended for work to eat sessions. Should any product become damaged/torn remove the product to prevent health concern/choking hazard. Our products are not produced to be used for other animals, they are intended for dogs (or cats)
We encourage a balanced and healthy meal /snacks to be used in our products. If you are unsure, you may consult a veterinarian or canine nutritionist to ensure your pet gets what they need if using raw or mixed food sources as each dog is unique. You can also view the BOWL BOOSTER section of our website for ideas to improve your dogs daily intake.