Not only does it work their mind it also helps slow down eating and burn more calories. It can also help reduce anxiety and stress.

There’s many different brands and types of enrichment toys from your lick mats, puzzle games, food balls, refillable chews and more! You can even make your own enrichment games at home!

What can I use to make my own enrichment games?

Plain paper packaging is great to scrunch up and hide food/treats in. Used cardboard boxes, toilet/kitchen roll tubes.

If you’re not feeling crafty there are plenty of options available for purchase. Lickimats come in a variety of types and colours - suitable for all types of food and treats. Puzzle feeders are great to get their brain working.

If you don’t already, give it a try with your dog or cat. It’s a lot of fun and you may be surprised how smart your companion really is!