Dog enrichment guide

5 signs your dog does not need more exercise. They need a job.

A long walk can tire the legs, but it does not always settle the mind. For many bored dogs, sniffing, searching and problem-solving are the missing pieces.

1. They bark after walks.

If your dog still paces, barks or nudges you after exercise, they may be mentally under-stimulated. Foraging gives them a natural task that feels satisfying.

2. They inhale meals.

Fast eating can turn dinner into a stressful gulp. A snuffle mat slows the routine down and lets your dog work for food in a calmer way.

3. They chew when bored.

Chewing shoes, cushions or skirting boards is often a sign of unused energy. A structured sniffing routine redirects that energy into something appropriate.

4. They need variety, not chaos.

The Calm Kit includes a Snuffle Mat, Lick Mat and Rope Toy so you can rotate activities without buying random toys that do not fit a routine.

5. The best routine is simple.

Use the mat for meals, the lick mat for quiet settling, and the rope toy for a short play reset. Simple, repeatable and easy to wash.