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Enrichment Ideas for Small Dogs
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Kayla Sharee
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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Sections
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For Sniffing
For Prey Drive
Mental Work
For Licking
For Chewing
For Training
For Sniffing
Check out how my dogs like this enrichment toy!
2 in 1 Enrichment Toy Small Dog Review
Snuffle mats and small treats are a killer combo.
Puts your dogs to work!
They love these! Especially if you hide treats inside.
ZippyPaws Food Buddies Burrow Dog Toys, Milk and Cookies
Kayla Sharee
Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle
For Prey Drive
Cleo LOVES This Toy. Good for prey drive.
OurPets IQ Treat Ball Interactive Dog Toy 3"
For the prey drive. Yes, small dogs have prey drive.
Outward Hound Dog Training Toys & Agility Kits
My yorkie has a lot of drive and she'll chase anything with a tail.
Outward Hound Tail Spinner Squeaky Dog Toy
For Fetch outside! Or inside if you're brave lol.
Dog Automatic Ball Launcher, 3 Balls Included
My Mini Daschund LOVES this toy.
Flirt Pole for Dogs
Mental Work
Great first time puzzle toy! Kind of easy for them until you lock the drawers.
Dog Puzzle Toys for Smart Dogs Mental Enrichment
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
Another intermediate level enrichment toy.
Nina Ottosson Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy
This is a more difficult puzzle for when your dogs start to figure out the easy ones.
Tornado Dog Treat Puzzle for IQ Training
My dogs really like to work for their food.
Slow Feeder Ceramic, 1.5 Cups
Turn their meals into enrichment as an easy everyday activity.
Barpor 3-Level Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
For Licking
Chicken and Cheese Squeeze Treats! Great For Lickmats
INABA Churu for Dogs, Grain-Free, 32 Tubes
I use these with the Churu Squeeze treats and freeze them. They love it!
Feeding Mat for Dogs & Cats 2 Pack, Slow Feeder
For Chewing
Kayla Sharee
How my small dogs liked these beef tendons.
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
For Training
A cheaper way to make lots of treats!
Homemade Training Treats for my small dogs.
