Indoor pet care guides

Pet Activities and Enrichment

Discover simple indoor games, scent activities, puzzle ideas, play routines, and enrichment for dogs, cats, and small pets. These guides help you choose safe activities that suit your pet, your available space, and the time you have each day.

Latest Pet Activities and Enrichment articles

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Pet Activities and Enrichment

Puzzle Feeders: Why They Work and How to Start

Puzzle feeders turn a meal into a mental workout. Here is why they work so well for dogs and cats, and how to introduce one without frustrating your pet.

6 minute read

Pet Activities and Enrichment

Snuffle Mats and Scent Games for Dogs

Ten minutes of sniffing can tire a dog as much as a long walk. Here is how to use snuffle mats and simple scent games to satisfy a dog's most powerful sense.

4 minute read

Pet Activities and Enrichment

DIY Enrichment Ideas to Keep Indoor Cats Busy

You do not need to spend a fortune to keep an indoor cat busy. Here are simple, cheap DIY enrichment ideas that satisfy a cat’s natural instincts.

6 minute read

Pet Activities and Enrichment

Enrichment Ideas for Rabbits and Other Small Pets

Boredom is a real welfare issue for caged pets. These simple, low-cost enrichment ideas tap into the natural urges of rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters.

4 minute read

Pet Activities and Enrichment

Indoor Activities and Enrichment for Energetic Dogs

A bored, energetic dog indoors becomes destructive. Here are the activities that truly tire a high-energy dog out, working its mind as well as its body.

6 minute read