{"id":9387,"date":"2024-02-03T15:13:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T15:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9387"},"modified":"2024-02-03T15:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T15:13:26","slug":"enrichment-activities-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/enrichment-activities-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Enrichment Activities for Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9393 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1.png\" alt=\"A dog sitting up with paws on owner's knees.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In January of 2024, Chris and Heather with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralbarkusa.com\/oakdale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Bark Oakdale<\/a> joined us on Facebook Live to discuss indoor enrichment activities for dogs. Central Bark Oakdale is a facility that provides doggie daycare, boarding, training, and grooming for dogs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can watch the video for demos of each activity with Heather, who is a dog trainer certified by <a href=\"https:\/\/catchdogtrainers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CATCH Training Academy<\/a>, and her dog, Addie. You can also read a summary of the types of enrichment activities below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F391518546693258%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">On<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">bad weather<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">or busy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">days <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">a walk <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> practical<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">, it be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">hooves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> every dog parent to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">know some<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> simple indoor activities to keep their dog <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">engag<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">ed and entertained!<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">After all, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">most<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">dogs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> are bred <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">to perform <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">very <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">specific<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">jobs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">so <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">mental<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">stimulation<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">prevents a bored, \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">un<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">employed\u201d dog from resorting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> to mischief like chewing or barking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">!<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">So, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">let&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> dive into three<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> categories of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> easy engagement activities that will encourage your dog to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\">work<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW181414378 BCX8\"> their brain!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW181414378 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:-20,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9389 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1.png\" alt=\"Dog sniffing a food puzzle toy.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW74406059 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW74406059 BCX8\">1. Food Activities<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW74406059 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">Incorporate your dog\u2019s feeding time into an activity session! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">Beware, h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">owever<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">, of adding<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">extra <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">calories<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">to their diet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">. Instead, to prevent obesity and ab<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">ide <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">by<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\"> any dietary restrictions, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">utilize<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\"> your dog\u2019s regular meal <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">contents, broken up into tasks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">. These food activities will require your dog to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\">slow down<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99006777 BCX8\"> and use their nose!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW99006777 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202976284 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202976284 BCX8\">E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202976284 BCX8\">xamples:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202976284 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Snuffle mat<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Puzzle feeder (Tip \u2013 select a food puzzle with a mental challenge that your dog will grow into! If it\u2019s too easy, it won\u2019t stimulate them.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lickimat (Use yogurt, peanut butter, or better yet, your pet\u2019s kibble mixed with water and blended into a paste.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">KONG Wobblers<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Orbee Snoops<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scent games (hide kibble in your hand and make your dog pick a hand to find it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shell game with plastic cups<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9392 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.png\" alt=\"A dog running down a staircase.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262707383 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262707383 BCX8\">2. Prey Games<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW262707383 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">These type<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\"> of activities are great for dogs with high prey drives like huskies <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">and terriers, and provide an outlet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">hat\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\"> healthier than<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\"> chas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\"> cars, squirrels, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">cats,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">or birds<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184040874 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184040874 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212423810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212423810 BCX8\">Examples:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212423810 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use a dog-specific \u201cflirt pole\u201d toy for your dog to chase. Be sure to give your dog an opportunity to catch it! It\u2019s no fun for them if they never succeed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Play hide and seek with your dog! Simply tell your dog to sit and stay while you hide behind a door, then tell your dog to come. Then your dog will run for you!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9391 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1.png\" alt=\"A dog running through an agility tunnel. \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW226127671 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226127671 BCX8\">3. Agility<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW226127671 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Any exercise or activity that gets your dog moving will help tire your dog. Whether you have actual agility equipment or use objects like a dining chair lying on its side, stepping and jumping over objects will get your pet\u2019s muscles working!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:-20,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remember, agility activities should be tweaked to accommodate any physical limitations your dog may have. Adjust how long agility play lasts or allow them to step or walk over low objects (like a cushion) instead of leaping over chairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9390 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1.png\" alt=\"A woman training her dog to &quot;high-five&quot; at-home in her living room.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pay attention to what your dog enjoys and how they prefer to occupy themselves. In addition to those activities, training is also a great source of mental stimulation and reinforces the bond between you and your pet. We\u2019re confident that among these three types of activities and training, you\u2019ll be able to find some great ways to keep your pet stimulated every day!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you can\u2019t give your dog daily stimulation and socialization, consider signing your dog up for doggie daycare! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralbarkusa.com\/oakdale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Central Bark Oakdale<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is a great option that provides positive reinforcement and enrichment. All dogs complete a behavior assessment and require vaccinations before being sorted into a group of similar size and play style. 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