Did you know that your dog should get at least 30 minutes of enrichment each day? From playing outside to going for a walk, playing with a puzzle, or eating from a slow feeder, there are simple ways to make sure your dog gets the physical and mental stimulation they need to stay happy and prevent behavior issues.
Dog is Human shared a fun and healthy enrichment activity that doubles as a tasty snack and a boredom buster for your pup. It’s something you can do indoors or outside, and it works for dogs of all sizes and ages. Not only does it keep them busy, but it also makes them think and helps relieve stress, and the best part is how simple it is to put together!
Dog is Human’s activity can be done with any healthy fruits and veggies, like celery, apples, berries, frozen bananas, and whichever other healthy treats your pets enjoy. We like the carrots because they sink to the bottom of the bowl, making them even harder to reach!
Commenter @nancyknowskids said what we were thinking, “My dog would see this and dump it to get the carrots faster.” My dog’s smart and would do the same! @sandeesandersoncoaching joked, “Mine would eat the bowl.”
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Simple Enrichment Activities for Dogs
If you work, whether at an office or from home, chances are your dog can’t wait to play as soon as you finish working. But what about the rest of the time? Petco shared some fun activities that are perfect for indoors, but many can also be done outside, too.
One of the easiest ways to keep your dog entertained is one of the things that us humans enjoy, too. Petco shared, “These days there are numerous online television and video channels created just for bored and restless dogs. These videos often consist of wide-open natural spaces full of trees, streams, birds, squirrels and even other dogs that can give your pup a similar feeling to being outside.”
They also caution, “The scenes are often accompanied by either relaxing music or nature sounds, and while they can provide a picturesque at-home escape while you’re busy at home, they shouldn’t be used as a regular substitute for time spent outside.”
They also recommend long-lasting chews (like a bully stick) or a KONG stuffed with treats, setting up a treasure hunt so they can find hidden treats around the house, rotating their toys daily, solo tug toys, or hiring a dog walker.
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Nov 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.