Dogs have evolved to rely on humans for food, shelter, and safety — but that doesn't mean their instincts disappeared. In fact, many dogs are under-stimulated, using only a fraction of their innate behaviours like sniffing, chewing, or problem-solving.

Solution: Checkout the CleverTails categories tailored to sniffing, chewing, or problem-solving.

Enrichment toys simulate natural behaviours: hunting (sniffing), foraging (lick mats), chewing (natural treats), and working for food (puzzles). These activities have been proven to lower cortisol levels and reduce destructive habits.

Solution: Try CleverTails Sniffing & Seeking bundles or solo-play treat puzzles.

• Licking stimulates the release of endorphins, soothing the nervous system.
• Chewing offers stress relief and supports dental health.
• Sniffing taps into a dog's most powerful sense, exercising the brain like a workout does for the body.

Your dog doesn’t just want to play—they want to work. Occupational enrichment taps into purposeful tasks like problem-solving, searching, or tearing, mimicking what dogs would do in the wild.

Solution: Try CleverTails Problem-Solving puzzles or Destroy & Tear toys.