Top 5 Activities to Enrich Your Dog's Life

Humans need more than simply the bare necessities. For a happy, fulfilled life, they require everything from entertainment to relationships to enrich their lives. The same is applicable for dogs. 

Top 5 Activities to Enrich Your Dog's Life
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Yet while it is possible for you to push forward with this enrichment, dogs are reliant entirely on you. You need to provide them with the necessary mental and physical stimulation. To help with that, here are five activities to enrich your dog’s life:

1. A regular walking routine

This is perhaps the most obvious starting point. However, it certainly needs highlighting. The reason: approximately 40% of people fail to take their dogs on regular walks.

Never go down the same path. Walks might be basic, yes, but they supply ample mental and physical enrichment for your dog. Along with the exercise it provides, they get to experience a multitude of sights, sounds, and smells that help stimulate the mind.

A couple of walks each day can do the job. Mixing up your routes can also help – don’t go for the same walk around the block each day.

2. Play fetch

There are various games you can play with your doggie. One of the most tried-and-tested is fetch. Simple yet effective, this is one of the best ways to interact with your pet.

Whether it’s a frisbee, ball, or anything else you can lob across a field, fetch is great exercise for your dog. In addition, it helps to enhance their body awareness and instincts.

3. Grooming session

Everyone likes to be pampered and revitalized – your dog included. With this in mind, you should always look to provide them with regular grooming sessions. A clean, refreshed pooch is one that feels much happier and comfortable.

There are various products available for grooming your dog. The clippers can help to trim their fur, while a nice bath with specially designed dog shampoo will have them smelling fresh. Although to take it to the next level, don’t forget a drop or two of dog cologne. There are various colognes and perfumes available – you can find them at christiesdirect.ie – to add that finishing touch after a grooming session.

After all, who wouldn’t want the scent of golden honey or toffee apple when playing with their pooch!?

4. Switch on the TV

If you’re searching for the easiest way to potentially enrich your dog’s life, you have found the answer right here. Simply switching on the television can, in some way, provide them with “company” when nobody else is around.

To go the extra mile, you can also put on content that is designed specifically for dogs. DOGTV is an option, although you could always go with YouTube videos for a free – and effective – choice.

5. Make use of food puzzles 

TV isn’t the only way to offer mental stimulation when your pooch is home alone. You can also use a food puzzle. As the name suggests, this is a toy where your dog has to use problem solving skills to unlock the treat trapped within the puzzle.