stop making enrichment so complicated

Hey [FORMATTED_FIRST_NAME GOES HERE] -

I've been adapting a lot of things for Lucy lately as she slows down.

This week, I re-thought our favorite DIY busy box because she can't fling boxes around or rip them apart like she used to. The senior dog friendly version I created works for dogs with mobility issues, recovering from surgery or on crate rest.

This whole experience reminded me that even the most caring and most devoted dog parents make these enrichment mistakes:

• They buy a slow feeder bowl or a food puzzle and use the same one, over and over and over again, sometimes every day
• They don't adapt enrichment activities as their dog grows from a puppy, to an adolescent to an adult and then a senior
• Think "harder" automatically means "better"

But here's the thing...

The secret to enrichment isn't difficulty - it's novelty.

Your dog's brain craves NEW experiences. That's what builds confidence and keeps them engaged, whether they're a bouncy puppy or a gentle senior like Lucy has become.

This got me thinking about an article I've had bookmarked for weeks about how curiosity literally rewires our brains. 🤯

The same applies to our dogs. Novel experiences keep them mentally sharp at any age.

Quick question: What's one enrichment activity your dog has completely mastered? Hit reply and tell me. I bet we can brainstorm some fresh twists on it!

xo

Tori

P.S. Lucy is slowing down but she's still stealing toys away from Burt! I posted this Instagram reel of her being extra sassy!

The toy she's playing with came in our April Pup O'Clock box, a brand that I'm proud to be the Canine Enrichment Expert for! You can use TORI10 to get a discount when you sign up.

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