The Dog Den and The Puppy Den
Enrichment Program
Welcome to our Enrichment Program!
What is enrichment?
Enrichment can be simply summed up as meeting the animal’s needs - physical, mental, and emotional.
Our standard daycare program addresses some areas of enrichment. And our enrichment program will help to supplement daycare with additional opportunities to help meet the needs of each of our dogs - that is customized to each specific dog!
Read even more about our enrichment here!
Our monthly enrichment program will consist of a different enrichment activity each week. We will be incorporating food enrichment, sensory enrichment, skill-building enrichment, and physical enrichment activities each month.
Tactile enrichment: From working on balance and strength, to new surfaces, strange objects, and fun obstacle courses this monthly enrichment activity is all about confidence building and body awareness!
Sensory enrichment: Sniffing out a scent, digging in a sandbox, finding hidden snacks. Your dog will be using their different senses each month!
Skill building enrichment: A new trick each month! We will be advancing the trick as your dog gets better and better. Learn something new or expand on something they may know already!
Physical enrichment: One on One time! Does your dog love tug? Pool time? Fetch? Snuggles? This week’s activity will be all about one-on-one time tailored to your dog’s favorite activities!
Food Enrichment (Licki mats, Kong's, etc.) will now be offered at all times for a price of just $10. So if you forget their lunch, want to give them an extra brain activity, or are working on settling in a crate we can add this activity on at any time! Let us know at our front door at drop off, give us a call, or send us an email to Enrichment@thedogden.com to add this on to your pup's day with us!
New to enrichment? Please fill out the form below to get started.
**Our enrichment program is currently just for our daycare clients. If you aren’t already attending our daycare, please fill out our daycare enrollment form to get started!
Current enrichment clients, please use the form below to reserve your spot in this month’s activities!
Activity Calendar
November 2025
November 3–7: Paw-lice Academy
Get ready for a week of sniffing, solving, and strengthening! Your pup will:
Use their nose to “solve crimes” through scent work challenges 🦴
Practice balance and body awareness during FitPaws Bootcamp
Explore “crime scenes” in fun socialization missions to build curiosity and confidence
This themed week encourages focus, teamwork, and problem-solving — all in a playful environment!
🍁 November 11–14: Fall Sensory Week
Celebrate the sights and smells of the season with sensory boxes filled with acorns, pinecones, apples, pumpkins, and flannel textures!
Pups will:
Sniff and search for treats and toys in Fall Sensory Boxes
Practice gentle exposure to new textures and smells
Participate in relaxing enrichment sessions that promote calm focus
A perfect week for pups who love to explore or who need confidence around new experiences!
🦃 November 17–21: Turkey Hunt Week
Find the turkey! (Or maybe your pup will decide the Thanksgiving Duck is better! 🦆)
This week features scent-based treasure hunts and problem-solving activities to encourage focus, determination, and sniffing skills — all while having a blast!
🍽️ November 24–28: Holiday Dinner Week
Dinner is served — Dog Den style!
We’ll play “Find the Whole Dinner,” enjoy “Food Fight” toy games, and celebrate friendship and gratitude with holiday-themed enrichment.
Pricing
Membership Pricing: $15/month
Beginning in January 2024, our enrichment pricing will be simplified. Enrichment members pay a membership fee $15 per month billed monthly*. Membership give you a discounted rate on any activities, which are billed separately.
Members enjoy a 50% discounted rate off the drop-in price for the enrichment activities. These are billed at the time of service.
Space is limited so be sure to sign up today!
*Must be purchased in advance for the entire month. Automatic billing for the membership fees will occur on the 1st of the month. Cancel anytime!
Drop-In Spots: Priced per activity**
**non-members can sign up for the activities on a drop-in basis for $20 an activity. If you do 2 or more activities per month, the membership saves you money!
Ask your Playgroup Leader or email us today to secure your spot: enrichment@thedogden.com