What is enriched environment? Simply put, the term “enriched environment” means changes in the life of a person or animal that represent different kinds of additions and complications which are aimed at raising the level of wellbeing.
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This means that enriched environment increases the level of physical and psychological health, and, hence, overall wellbeing. Moreover, enriched environment makes the bond between a pet and their human stronger.
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How to ensure environmental enrichment for your dog?
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🐶Physical: quantity and size of the rooms/spaces your pet has access to.
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🐶Social: safe communication with other canines, animals and people.
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🐶Sensory: visual, audio, tactile and olfactory stimuli (different surfaces, sounds, search games, walks and etc.)
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🐶Activity: an opportunity to explore the world around (and new places, which is especially important for dogs), physical and intellectual activities, games.
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🐶Feeding: type and frequency of meals, food diversity, feeding methods (for example, slow-feeders), access to water.
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All of the above-mentioned things bring diversity to your pet’s life, which means they make him/her happier.
