Encourages dogs to utilize natural foraging behaviors, enhancing mental and physical well-being. Reduces negative behaviors, promotes positive reinforcement, and increases physical activity. Example activities: chews, Kongs of the Month, searching for treats in the Ball Pit, Snuffle Mats, and Puzzles.

Assigns dogs tasks for both physical and mental stimulation, addressing boredom-related destructive behaviors. Combats lethargy by providing an outlet for energy through mental engagement. Example activities: agility, bubbles, and fetch.

Enhances a dog's environment by altering complexity and quality of their space, fostering the positive expression of natural behaviors by granting them control over their surroundings. This includes activities like using elevated, chew-resistant Kuranda dog beds and incorporating diverse shapes and textures on surfaces both inside and in our Sensory Yard. We regularly introduce different toys, such as safe options for pools and water games, to ensure continuous enrichment.

Stimulates the sight, sound, and smell senses of dogs, creating a calming environment and discouraging negative behaviors like destruction or excessive barking. Example activities: diffusing dog-safe lavender oil throughout the facility, relaxing music and nature sounds, dog safe foods to sniff out, dog-safe plants.

Encourages positive interactions between dogs and other species, fostering positive connections with humans, other animals, and new situations. Example activities: Positive reinforcement during polite play, small & supervised play groups with perfectly paired temperaments.