🧠 Why Enrichment?

• Mental work reduces boredom behaviours and builds impulse control.
• Problem-solving and sniffing tire and work the brain, which helps dogs settle.
• Pups are wired to hunt and sniff. Nose-work lowers arousal and encourages calm.
• Simple formula: Sniff → Solve → Settle.

🦺 Safety & Setup

• Supervise games and puzzles.
• Start easy and keep early sessions shorter for maximum fun, maximum confidence building.
• Pick suitable sizes, and rotate games regularly to keep engagement high.
• Choose kibble combined with a few higher value treats for motivation, while keeping daily intake in check.
• Quick wins beat one long struggle every time.

🎯 Level 1: Snuffle & Scatter

Think of it as hide-and-seek and treasure hunt for snacks. Horray!

• Visible treats → lightly covered → deeper hides.
• Achieve Five easy wins before upgrading complexity to build confidence (especially great for shy or anxious pups)

Agent Peggy recommends: "Find-it-Fridays" (Also valid for every day ending in Y)

🎾 Level 2: Treat Dispenser Toys

Goodbye boredom, hello happy dog.

• Start with loose kibble, advance to frozen layers.
• Aim: steady, engaging playtime.

🧩 Level 3: Puzzle Boards

• Puzzle solving = brain flexing.
• One challenge at a time: flaps or pegs, not both.
• Rotate puzzle boards over time to keep play time exciting and engaging

🥣 Level 4: Slow Feeders

Transform mealtime from fast-food frenzy to mindful munching.

• Slow feeders provide mental stimulation while preventing bloat! Pick patterns matching skill level!
• Once your dog has mastered the puzzle, level up!

🎨 Level 5: DIY Brilliance

Become a puzzle creator - with what you already have at home!

• Towel treasure rolls, cardboard box adventures, your best friend just wants to have fun with you!
• Recycle when done, retire if chewed.

🤝 Team Mode with Agent Mish (He Insisted!)

Double the dogs, double the fun.

• Alternate "find-it" searches and mat relaxations every 60–90 secs.
• Swap roles, share victories, celebrate!

📅 Agent Peggy's Weekly Enrichment Schedule

• Mon: Snuffle mat breakfast + slow feeder
• Tue: Wobbler lunch + DIY towel roll
• Wed: Puzzle board A + micro settle practice
• Thu: Outdoor scatter feed adventure
• Fri: Relay "find-it" games with Agent Mish
• Sat: Puzzle board B + frozen Kong treat
• Sun: Easy-going puzzles and gentle sniffs

⏱️ Progress Check

• Completed in under 30 secs? Level up!
• 30–120 sec? Just right!
• Over 3 mins or frustration signs? Simplify!

✅ Ending on a High Note

• Finish when your pup is calm, content, and curious.
• Stop early if frustration bubbles up and make it easier, so they always end on a win!

Brains engaged, paws relaxed. Enjoy the victorious nap that follows!