5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Enrich Your Pet's Environment
Dogs, cats and other pets can get bored just like we do. Keeping our minds and bodies active is important for our health, and science shows this is true for pets, too. The best part about enriching your dog’s environment? There are many ways you can add some stimulation into your pet’s world that don’t have to be expensive or time-consuming! Check out these easy, eco-friendly pet-parent projects you can try this spring.
Make a pet bed or pillow out of your old clothes
Recycling your old clothes is a great way to give them a second life. Take an old sweater or something with a thicker material and turn it into a comfy pet bed or pillow. Here’s an easy tutorial to follow. Your dog will love cozying up on a bed that smells like you!
Like the idea of using your old clothes? Tie them up for tug toys! This is great for those of us who don’t sew. Take your old jeans and make DIY toys for your dog like in this tutorial.
Pick eco-friendly pet toy companies
Many dog and cat-toy companies are paying close attention to their carbon pawprint these days. Checkout these other eco-friendly pet-toy companies listed on sustainablejungle.com.
Build a cardboard box pet house
A couple cardboard boxes might be all your pet needs for some fresh exercise and entertainment. Get creative and make an “obstacle” course with hidden treats or cut it to make different entrances. Different heights and sizes will help your pet use their body in new ways.
P.S. If you think this one is cat-exclusive, think again! I know several dogs who can spend some quality time with a cardboard box.
Play the spin-out treat game
In the Spin-Out Treat Game, your pet will need to spin a bottle so treats can fall out. Just make sure never to leave your pet alone with plastic bottles to avoid any over-zealous chewers from trying to GET ALL THE TREATS.
Take a walk!
Taking a walk is a simple but effective way to enrich your pup while de-stressing you both. Adding in a longer walk to your pup’s routine can get you and your dog some valuable enrichment time while saving some resources on the way.
Being eco-friendly in all areas of my life is important. Which of these little projects are you going to try? Let me know on Facebook and see how others are enriching their dog’s environment in eco-friendly ways!