Proper physical exercise for dogs is important to their overall physical and mental well-being.
Environmental enrichment, or “mental exercise,” is often overlooked, but just as important! In fact, at the Seattle Zoo, making sure animals have fun is serious business. Animals that are bored, with little mental and environmental stimulation, develop mild-to-severe behavioral problems.
Providing your dog with “mental exercise” is easy and fun. Our friends at Pet Health Network share five great ways you can challenge your dog’s mind. Click here to read the full article.
- Behavior training
- “Outside the box” training classes
- Sensory walks
- Games, toys, and puzzles
- Running errands
