Rescue Dogs' Easter Egg Hunt Is So Full of Sweetness
When a potential adopter wants to learn more about a dog, they often ask about their size, age, preferences, and energy level. This last detail may sound like a secondary concern, but if a dog doesn't get to spend all their energy, they can develop serious behavior problems. Fortunately, there are so many ways to help a dog get both mental and physical exercise, including creative enrichment exercises.
Canine enrichment can take many forms, but it's always fun to incorporate seasonal festivities into your bonding time with your dog. Just ask the resourceful rescue volunteers at Dogs' Rescue Home in Perth, Western Australia. They treated some of their dogs to a fun Easter egg hunt, and adoptable pup Chewy got to show TikTok viewers how it's done!
Go Chewy! He seemed to enjoy the dog-friendly Easter egg hunt from the moment he stepped outside. Clearly, he knew something was up when he saw the colorful eggs on the ground, but nothing compared to when he actually got a taste of the dog treats inside. Of course, there were a few in his Easter basket, too!
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This sweet and simple activity is a great way to include the family dog in Easter festivities, even if all you're doing is cooking a meal at home. Your furry friend will be happy to do something new, and you'll get to watch them go into full-focus mode when they start tracking a scent. Make sure to keep an eye on them so you can help them open the eggs, though!
The rescue dog was thrilled to search for something yummy hidden in eggs around the play yard, but it's worth mentioning that nothing other than dog treats should be in the Easter eggs. Chocolate can be fatal when consumed by pups, and even small amounts of candy can upset a dog's stomach or blood sugar. Dog food only, please.
Why Enrichment Is So Important
As simple as this activity is to set up, it provides a lot of entertainment, enrichment, and exercise for even large dogs. Any pup can use their nose to sniff out a treat just for them--just make sure they aren't competing with children or lots of other dogs to find the eggs! This could create extra stress and confusion for everyone.
Not only is enrichment accessible and easy for any dog owner or shelter volunteer to do, but it also keeps a dog's brain occupied. If a dog is sniffing out a treat, they're not thinking about how bored they are! This Equick aster activity probably helped Chewy sleep well that evening, which can be difficult to do for a stressed-out shelter dog.
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