Environmental Enrichment Ideas for Your Dog
Our modern lifestyle places dogs under enormous pressure. With the ever-increasing human population, particularly in major cities, many of us opt for apartment or unit-living as a more convenient and affordable housing option. We then expect our companion dogs to live happily with us in our smaller abodes, content with a daily walk, and to behave appropriately while we're at work all day. This is where Environmental Enrichment comes into the picture. When we provide our dogs with enrichment we help them cope better in our world.
Wild at Heart: Why Enrichment is Essential for Your Pet's Well-Being
A body of research from ethology, animal science and veterinary science has clearly demonstrated that animals have behavioural needs and that certain innate behaviours are highly motivated. Enrichment aims to provide animals with outlets for these species-specific behaviours and instincts. This article explains what enrichment is, why it’s important and how you can provide it for your pets at home.