Enrichment Tips for Your New Pup

Rachel Pelz

Puppy Extrodinaire

January 5th, 2025

So, you got a new pup?

Whether you’ve just gotten a new puppy or adopted an older dog, welcoming a new pup to your pack is a joy—and a challenge! Entertaining your pup, decreasing their anxiety, and keeping them healthy are essential as they settle into their new home. Offering them wholesome, enriching distractions can help them thrive while you get to (finally!) take a little break from the joyful chaos. Without enriching puppy toys to distract your new dog, they can end up chewing up your shoes, scratching your furniture, or barking enough to drive your neighbors nuts. Here are three reasons your new puppy or adopted dog needs enrichment:

1. Mental Stimulation

Dogs love to explore their new environment and solve puppy puzzles! Mentally stimulating activities help you channel their energy into something that’s not chewing up your favorite pair of shoes. Toys like the Power Chewer Pupsicle—designed specifically to stand up to sharp puppy teeth—engage their minds while keeping them entertained. It’s a best-rated puppy toy that keeps your dog entertained for 30+ minutes per Pop.

2. Safe Chewing

New puppy teeth can mean puppies chew on anything and everything they can find. Redirecting this behavior to long-lasting, shard-free toys helps to keep them safe and engaged. Choosing a puppy toy for puppies who love to chew, like a BullySafe with a thick, splinter-free Bully Stick, keeps your pup safe while also helping to naturally clean your teeth.

3. Bonding and Training

Puppy enrichment isn’t just about playing! It’s also a way to strengthen your bond with your new puppy or adopted dog. Small, high-value treats can be used to reward good behavior, helping you teach your dog to sit, stay, and grab you a cold drink from the fridge. (Well, we can dream, can’t we?) Learning new tricks is an enriching way to build trust between you and your pup.

Top Rated Woof Products for Puppies

The Pupsicle Starter Pack

The Pupsicle Starter Pack is an easy way to introduce enriching distractions to your puppy’s routine. With pre-made Pops, a DIY tray to create your own treats, and the infinitely reusable Power Chewer Pupsicle, the Starter Pack gives you 30+ minutes of enriching peace and quiet per use.

Love Nuggets

Love Nuggets are designed for training! It’s easy to teach your puppy commands or reinforce good behavior with the small, high-value treats pups love.

Power Chewer Pupsicles

For determined dogs with extra-sharp teeth, the Power Chewer Pupsicle is a safe option for pups of all ages. They’re easy to clean, too—just drop it in the dishwasher after each use!

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