Dog Enrichment Snack Ideas | Recipes for dog enrichment toys

There are so many great benefits to using enrichment toys for your dog and you can really add any foods your dog will like and that you have available. Meats, Frozen fruits, veggies, kibble, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter….SO many options.⁣ Before we get into the recipe ideas, here are just a few of the amazing benefits these stuffable dog chew toys can have for your dog.

•  Helps prevent boredom and provides mental stimulation
• Encourages positive chewing habits
• The textured nubs really clean teeth while chewing ⁣
• Durable natural rubber great for strong chewers ⁣
• A fun way to change up meal or snack time
• Turns into a fun toy for fetch once food is devoured ⁣

Now that you know some of the benefits this enrichment toy can have for your dog, you’re probably looking for ideas on what exactly to put in them. First figure out if you want to give your dog their whole meal inside the toy, a snack or just a fun treat. You can really throw in any ingredients your dog enjoys and does well with. Scroll down to see 2 recipe ideas my dogs love in their chew toy.

Do you use a stuffable dog chew toy? Leave a comment letting us know what your dog’s favorite food to have in it are and if you’d like to see more of these recipes.

We use the Nylabone Cone Stuffable Dog Chew Toy – linked below in photo. Please note this is an Amazon Affiliate link – as an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dog Enrichment Snack Ideas

Recipe by k9kitchnCourse: EnrichmentDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Freezing time

1

hour 

30

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

40

minutes

Here are two ideas of what you can put in a stuffable dog chew toy

Recipe #1

• 1/2 cup kibble

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 1/4 cup blueberries

• Recipe #2

• 1/2 cup kibble

• 1/2 cup kefir

• 1/4 cup pumpkin

• A few Diced avocado pieces (or fruit or veggie of choice)

Directions recipe #1

• Place chew toy in a cup or muffin tin to help stand it up and make easier to fill. Add peanut butter first to seal bottom. I like to use a piping bag to add the peanut butter. It makes it so much easier! Easily make one like I did in the video with a ziploc or freezer bag.
• Mix the yogurt and kibble together in a bowl and then add to toy on top of peanut butter, add blueberries and then use a little yogurt to “seal” the top.
• You can serve to your dog right away but I prefer to freeze them overnight and give the next day to keep them busy longer. Top with a frozen paw print treat
• Recipe #2
• Mix the kibble and kefir together and add to toy. (I added pumpkin to the toy first but i think it would have been less messy to add the kibble/kefir mix.)
• Add pumpkin and then diced avocado and freeze overnight.

Recipe Video

Notes

• Disclaimer: Please always consult your animal nutritionist or veterinarian for any questions/concerns or before changing anything in your pets diet. I am not – nor do I claim to be, an animal nutritionist. I’m just a dog mom sharing fun recipes that are (mostly) healthier than store bought options. I hope you’ll find one your dog loves and make it often. Thanks for being here!