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  Canine DIY Enrichment The key to a happy and healthy dog is regular enrichment and allowing them to engage in their innate behaviors, such as playing, chasing, smelling, chewing and scavenging. By allowing your dog to engage in these behaviors, you allow them to be physically, emotionally and mentally satisfied. Dogs who don’t receive stimulation tend to find ways to enrich themselves, resulting in unwanted behaviors. The following are fun DIY projects that will help keep you and your dog entertained and busy during quarantine. Please ensure that you are always closely and actively supervising your dog(s) while DIY items are accessible to them. If your dog attempts to ingest an item, remove it immediately from their mouth.   Food Enrichment Making mealtime fun, challenging and interactive is a great way to satisfy your dog’s innate instincts and curiosities. Every meal is an opportunity for enrichment, and food puzzles are a great way to slow down your dog’s eating and provi...