Do Enrichment Toys Teach Our Dogs to Be Amped Up?

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) November 20, 2023

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) November 20, 2023

Scout the blue heeler stands on the back bed of our converted van eating her breakfast out of a snuffle mat

Whether or not enrichment puzzles and non-interactive toys (as in for self-guided play rather than engaging with a handler) are actually productive or just teach our dogs to be amped up is another "yes and no" question for me. Here are my personal reflections on how we approach enrichment toys with Scout.

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Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer)

I write about training my blue heeler, adventuring in our converted van, and a whole bunch of other interests in the hope that our blunders and realizations connect with fellow dog lovers. Learn more?

Do Enrichment Toys Teach Our Dogs to Be Amped Up?

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