As animal care providers it’s our responsibility to keep our shelter dogs healthy, happy, and sound until they are adopted. Through a kennel enrichment program, staff and volunteers will engage dogs and keep them well, both physically and mentally. Enrichment is a vital part of any successful adoption program. Here’s how to get started:

Best Practices for Kennel Enrichment: All of the information in this section is available to view and print as individual pages or can be downloaded to print and share as an E-Book.

Introduction to Enrichment: Find out how to support your dogs during their stay at your shelter.

Everyday Enrichment Ideas: Get started today with these easy, inexpensive ideas.

Creative Outlets: Learn how to make ice treats, busy buckets, and more!

Dog Playgroups: Discover how playgroups can increase the quality of life for dogs in your shelter.

Enrichment FAQs: Answers to your most commonly asked questions.

Enrichment Tools: Handy toys and tips for inexpensive DIY versions.

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Learn how to create quiet kennels with the step by step guide: Click for Calm from Karen Pryor

Build your Enrichment Tool collection through donations. Learn how to Set Up an Amazon Wishlist for your donors to use.

Learn More: Watch the Animal Farm Foundation Kennel Enrichment Video