At Throw Me A Bone, we know the importance of providing enrichment for your dog.
That is why we incorporate enrichment activities into your dog's daycare day!
So, what does Canine Enrichment actually mean?
The definition of "enrichment" is the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something. So, Canine Enrichment is exactly that—providing activities and environments that improve dog's quality of life through physical and mental stimulation! Enrichment can be bonding, training, confidence-building, or behavior rehab.
Enrichment-based dog daycare provides dogs with mentally and physically stimulating activities beyond basic supervision or play. This means that dogs will engage in experiences that help promote their overall well-being and development.
Here is what that looks like:
It is essential to provide physical stimulation other than playing with their friends—it's not always all about chasing and wrestling!
We provide this enrichment through our multiple ball play, bubble time and tug toys. Daycare dogs participate in activities that provide mental and physical stimulation, providing an additional layer of engagement without overstimulation!
Another way we achieve this is by providing various toys on the play floor for your dog to chew and enjoy.
Providing dogs with mental stimulation is just as important as physical stimulation. That is why we also offer Day School Training sessions.
This option is for pet parents that are looking for a more structured program and quicker results. Day School is perfect for getting a your dog set up on the right track, work on basic cues, leash skills, or learning calm and focus in new environments, or with new people, and dogs. Each Day School package comes with 1:1 sessions with your dog and our certified trainer, and follow up sessions with you, so you can see their progress and remain consistent.
Our certified trainers head onto our play floors to work on specific cues and behaviors in the group play environment. Some of these taught include "sit," "stay," "come," "down," "wait for the gate," and fun tricks like "shake." We also bring out fun props like balls or skateboards.
Rather than simple free play, we encourage our daycare dogs to interact with each other in a controlled way. This helps them practice social cues, good manners, and exposure to new environments, which provides an extra layer of enrichment while helping build confidence and reduce anxiety.
By choosing an enrichment-based daycare, you invest in your dogs’ mental and emotional well-being, helping them come home relaxed, fulfilled, and often more well-behaved.
