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Enrichment Ideas for Small Dogs

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I have two small dogs (A Yorkie and a Mini Dachshund mix) and I am always looking for ways to enrich their lives. Here are some finds that they love!
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For Sniffing

 
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Check out how my dogs like this enrichment toy!
2 in 1 Enrichment Toy Small Dog Review
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Snuffle mats and small treats are a killer combo.
Puts your dogs to work!
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They love these! Especially if you hide treats inside.
ZippyPaws Food Buddies Burrow Dog Toys, Milk and Cookies
 
Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle

For Prey Drive

 
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Cleo LOVES This Toy. Good for prey drive.
OurPets IQ Treat Ball Interactive Dog Toy 3"
 
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For the prey drive. Yes, small dogs have prey drive.
Outward Hound Dog Training Toys & Agility Kits
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My yorkie has a lot of drive and she'll chase anything with a tail.
Outward Hound Tail Spinner Squeaky Dog Toy
 
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For Fetch outside! Or inside if you're brave lol.
Dog Automatic Ball Launcher, 3 Balls Included
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My Mini Daschund LOVES this toy.
Flirt Pole for Dogs
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Mental Work

 
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Great first time puzzle toy! Kind of easy for them until you lock the drawers.
Dog Puzzle Toys for Smart Dogs Mental Enrichment
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Puzzles Toys Always work! This one doesn't have pieces they can pull apart so it should last a while.
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Puppy Hide N' Slide
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Another intermediate level enrichment toy.
Nina Ottosson Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy
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This is a more difficult puzzle for when your dogs start to figure out the easy ones.
Tornado Dog Treat Puzzle for IQ Training
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My dogs really like to work for their food.
Slow Feeder Ceramic, 1.5 Cups
 
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Turn their meals into enrichment as an easy everyday activity.
Barpor 3-Level Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
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For Licking

 
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Chicken and Cheese Squeeze Treats! Great For Lickmats
INABA Churu for Dogs, Grain-Free, 32 Tubes
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I use these with the Churu Squeeze treats and freeze them. They love it!
Feeding Mat for Dogs & Cats 2 Pack, Slow Feeder
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For Chewing

 
How my small dogs liked these beef tendons.
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I didn't think they'd like this because they're picky. But they actually do!
Benebone Chicken Flavored Wishbone Chew Toy For Dog, Small
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For Training

 
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A cheaper way to make lots of treats!
Homemade Training Treats for my small dogs.
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