How to beat puppy boredom?
Elinore Glover
2025-10-12 18:47:34
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To beat puppy boredom, you can try a few fun, simple, and affordable DIY enrichment ideas at home.
Dogs experience the world through their nose, and snuffle mats tap right into that natural foraging instinct.
Make one at home using fleece strips tied to a rubber mat.
Or, for a quick alternative, roll kibble or treats into a towel and fold it—then let your dog sniff and search their way through it.
Grab a Kong or any food-safe chew toy and stuff it with peanut butter, plain yogurt, or banana—then freeze it.
Place small treats into a few cups of a muffin tin, then cover each cup with a tennis ball or balled-up paper.
Use chairs, couch cushions, broomsticks—whatever you’ve got!—to create a fun indoor agility course.
Rotate your dog’s toys, switch up activities, or teach a new trick.
Even a few minutes of mental work each day can make a world of difference for your dog’s mood and behavior.