How much play does a dog need per day?
Imani Mertz
2025-07-19 20:26:52
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Dogs are not people, they have different needs in terms of food, exercise and sleep. They behave differently - dogs do a lot of digging, shredding and chewing. Even their senses are different to ours, humans are mainly visual animals, while dogs rely mostly on their sense of smell. Enrichment is about how we can improve our dog’s welfare by meeting those different needs and ultimately allowing them to behave like dogs. If you’re like most dog carers, you’re probably taking your dog on a walk once or twice a day. All you need to do is slow down and walk less far, when you walk slower your dog has more time to sniff and explore. Letting your dog track those scents will satisfy and tire them out way more than a game of fetch. Coming home from a walk doesn’t have to mean the end of fun for your dog, there are plenty of ways you can enrich your dog at home without a lot of extra work.