Beyond a Reward: How Treats Can Support Enrichment in Pets.
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Beyond a Reward: How Treats Can Support Enrichment in Pets.
When it comes to our pets, we often provide a tasty treat for good behavior. But treats can do so much more than reinforce training - they can play a vital role in enriching your pet’s daily life!
From stimulating natural instincts to strengthening the bond between pet and owner, the right treat in the right context can be ideal for improving your pet’s wellbeing.
Here, we take a look at the role treats can play with pet enrichment ideas and building your human-pet bond…
Improving your pet’s mental stimulation
Whether you’re in the early stages of dog training or exploring ways to keep your feline entertained - it’s a good idea to consider how you can keep your pet mentally stimulated whilst they’re training or playing.
Consider providing a snuffle mat or toy, or a feeder puzzlestuffed with treats which can help to extend dinner times and provide a challenge for your pet as they push and paw to get access.al
Chewing on longer-lasting treats, like our Chewy Sticks, or the use of a lick matwith a pet friendly recipe can also provide mental stimulation and help toreduce stress.
Nurturing the connection between you and your pet
Treats are also a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your pet.
It’s been proven that spending time cuddling up with your pet benefits both you and your fur baby, and is great for your pet’s enrichment. Gentle petting can help reduce stress, lower heart rates and trigger the release of oxytocin, the "feel-good" hormone.
Once your pet is calm and relaxed, it’s the perfect moment to reward that p
eaceful behavior with a treat. Our Meat Sticks or Salmon Delicubes are ideal for this - they’re easy to keep on hand and make the perfect little snack for positive reinforcement.
Playtime with your pet pal
Playing games with your furry companion can enhance your bond whilst stimulating their brain at the same time.
Dogs and cats often have different development needs. Dogs typically require more interactive entertainment than their feline counterparts - especially cats with access to the outdoors who can find stimulation more independently.
Turn playtime into a fun challenge by hiding the treats your dog loves around the house or garden in a game of hide-and-seek. If you have a cat, try a game of fetch - toss one of their favorite toys and when they bring it back, reward them with a treat!
Training treats
Incorporating treats into your training sessions can be really beneficial to your pet’s development too.
Using a high value treat during training is one of the easiest ways to teach your pet new skills - but there’s an art to it. The key is positive reinforcement, perfect timing, and consistency.
As soon as your pet shows the behavior you’re after, reward them right away with a tasty treat that’s easy to chew and quick to eat. Keep sessions short and sweet, and mix things up with a variety of treats to keep their attention.
Once your pet begins to catch on, you can slowly reduce how often you give treats - swapping some out for toys or cuddles, which will help to keep them motivated.
As pet parents, understanding your furry friend’s behavior is key to knowing when it’s the right - or wrong - time to offer a treat. For more helpful tips on pet care, be sure to follow us on our social channels @rosewoodpet.
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