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In the world of dogs, there is now more awareness than ever of the need to provide enrichment, especially in shelters. But what exactly is enrichment? The concept is pretty straightforward: learn what your dog’s needs are, and then structure an environment and routine that allows them to engage in behaviors they find enriching. To truly enrich your dog’s life, you should offer them opportunities to engage in natural or instinctual behaviors. Aside from the limitations we have to place on a dog in today’s modern, busy world, the biggest constraint to enriching your dog’s life is your imagination!
Epstein, J., Dowling-Guyer, S., McCobb, E., Glotzer, C., and Dodman, N.H. . Addressing stress in dogs in shelters through a novel visual and auditory enrichment device. Enrichment
Döring, D., Haberland, B.E., Bauer, A., Dobenecker, B., Hack, R., Schmidt, J., & Erhard, M. H. . Behavioral observations in dogs in 4 research facilities: Do they use their enrichment? resting areas, chews, outdoor runs,
Conley, M.J., Fisher, A.D., & Hemsworth, P.H. Effects of human contact and toys on the fear responses to humans of shelter-housed dogs enrichment welfare
Best Friends (n.d.). Enrichment for Dogs in Shelters. Retrieved June 24, 2023, from https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/enrichment-dogs-shelters.