Irish Wolfhound Enrichment: Games and Activities
The AKC rates the Irish Wolfhound 3/5 for mental stimulation needs: a mix of easy games and the odd harder puzzle works well.
Activities to try with your Irish Wolfhound
Find the toy
Hide your dog's favorite toy and send them to sniff it out: a scent game that needs no food at all.
Calm massage
Slow, gentle strokes from head to tail: a quiet way to bond with your dog at the end of the day.
Toy in a towel
Your dog's toy wrapped in a towel or blanket, so they have to sniff it out and use their nose and paws to unwrap it.
Frozen stuffed toy
A rubber toy stuffed with part of your dog's meal and frozen. It takes much longer to empty and keeps your dog busy and calm.
Living-room obstacle course
A mini agility course from things you already have: chairs to weave round, a box to go through, books to step over.
Towel knot treat puzzle
A tea towel rolled around a few treats and tied in a loose knot: a free, five-minute snuffle mat.
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