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Why Enrichment?
Having a happy and behaviourally healthy dog is more than just physical exercise, mental stimulation is just as important and should be a priority. Enrichment has increasingly become a focus for trainers, behaviour specialists and dog owners in recent times, and for good reason. In the past, a yard with some toys, walks, fetch and meals from a bowl was the standard for so many dogs. Through science and experience, we now realise the power of enrichment, not only for high energy dogs or ‘destructive’ dogs, but for every single dog, of all sizes, breeds, ages and abilities.
Enrichment, by definition, is the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something. By adding some well considered activities and toys, we are enhancing our dogs’ quality of life, not only mentally, but emotionally, physically and behaviourally. Enrichment toys and activities can help develop problem solving skills and frustration tolerance skills, it can build confidence, reduce boredom, build and maintain physical health, assist with weight loss, and reduce the chances of developing canine cognitive dysfunction. Clearly, the benefits exist for behaviourally sound dogs, but we have also discovered how much they can empower and improve the lives of nervous, fearful, anxious and reactive dogs. Obviously all dogs are different and these activities do not directly fix behavioural concerns, but form part of a whole petwellness approach to help them cope better in a human world.
Enrichment is our passion, and we love to help pets and their families discover the fun and benefits enrichment brings. We offer a variety of services from workshops to in home visits. Keep an eye out for our upcoming Enrichment Courses for puppies and adults.
dog puzzle fun workshop (6 months+)
This is a 1hr, paws (and nose) on workshop, designed to introduce you and your dog to the world of enrichment puzzles and toys. Your dog will be able to try a variety of toys and DIY activities to see what they like, as well as using their brain and having fun!
After this workshop, you will be able to easily incorporate puzzles at home and on the go, to enhance your dog’s quality of life, not only mentally, but emotionally, physically and behaviourally.
Enrichment toys and activities can help develop problem solving skills and frustration tolerance skills. It can build confidence, reduce boredom and stress, build and maintain physical health, assist with weight maintenance or loss, and reduce the chances of developing canine cognitive dysfunction. Implementing these activities may also reduce the chances of your puppy developing behavioural issues like barking, destruction, separation anxiety, reactivity, timidity and generalised anxiety.
Suitable for dogs 6 months and over, this workshop is also highly recommended for those families with children or expecting children, busy households, shift workers and multiple dog households. Not suitable for highly dog or people reactive dogs (barking, lunging, growling), however you are most welcome to attend the workshop without your dog and take the information home to implement. Contact us if you are unsure of your dog’s suitability.
Workshop Cost – $30
NOTE: Service currently on hold, due to high demand for nosework services. Contact us to register for interest for a future event.
dog puzzle fun workshop (6 months+)
This is a 1hr, paws (and nose) on workshop, designed to introduce you and your dog to the world of enrichment puzzles and toys. Your dog will be able to try a variety of toys and DIY activities to see what they like, as well as using their brain and having fun!
After this workshop, you will be able to easily incorporate puzzles at home and on the go, to enhance your dog’s quality of life, not only mentally, but emotionally, physically and behaviourally.
Enrichment toys and activities can help develop problem solving skills and frustration tolerance skills. It can build confidence, reduce boredom and stress, build and maintain physical health, assist with weight maintenance or loss, and reduce the chances of developing canine cognitive dysfunction. Implementing these activities may also reduce the chances of your puppy developing behavioural issues like barking, destruction, separation anxiety, reactivity, timidity and generalised anxiety.
Suitable for dogs 6 months and over, this workshop is also highly recommended for those families with children or expecting children, busy households, shift workers and multiple dog households. Not suitable for highly dog or people reactive dogs (barking, lunging, growling), however you are most welcome to attend the workshop without your dog and take the information home to implement. Contact us if you are unsure of your dog’s suitability.
Workshop Cost – $30
PLEASE NOTE: Service currently on hold, due to high demand for nosework services. Contact us to register for interest for a future event.
Enrichment CONSULTATION
Enrichment activities, like good nutrition, physical exercise, quality sleep and training, are an essential part of your dog or cat’s lifestyle. It goes without saying that implementing the right activities can make all the difference to your pet’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. With shelves full of products available on the market right now, it can be hard to know where to start and what is most suitable for your furry family member.
This is where we can help! Our experience and advice will assist you to work within your budgetary or lifestyle constraints and to avoid wasting money on unsuitable products. Our recommendations span across various brands and stockists, not limiting you to what is under one roof. As part of the session, we also discuss DIY activities made with items already in your home, as these can be just as effective and fun as some ready made toys.
We will uncover the individual and developmental needs of your dog (or cat), whether they are young, a new addition to your family, an adult with behavioural or physical challenges, a senior, or even an animal on restricted activities like crate rest etc.
This service is available virtually by Zoom, Facebook Messenger, Facetime or if you prefer, over the phone. Contact us to make a booking.
1hr Consultation Cost – $40
enrichment CONSULTATION
Enrichment activities, like good nutrition, physical exercise, quality sleep and training, are an essential part of your dog or cat’s lifestyle. It goes without saying that implementing the right activities can make all the difference to your pet’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. With shelves full of products available on the market right now, it can be hard to know where to start and what is most suitable for your furry family member.
This is where we can help! Our experience and advice will assist you to work within your budgetary or lifestyle constraints and to avoid wasting money on unsuitable products. Our recommendations span across various brands and stockists, not limiting you to what is under one roof. As part of the session, we also discuss DIY activities made with items already in your home, as these can be just as effective and fun as some ready made toys.
We will uncover the individual and developmental needs of your dog (or cat), whether they are young, a new addition to your family, an adult with behavioural or physical challenges, a senior, or even an animal on restricted activities like crate rest etc.
This service is available virtually by Zoom, Facebook Messenger, Facetime or if you prefer, over the phone. Contact us to make a booking.
1hr Consultation Cost – $40
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