How To Enrich Your Dogs Life When You Aren’t Home
While we know dogs thrive off human interaction, it is inevitable that we cannot be with our best mate all the time. So, as a responsible owner it’s important to ensure your pooch’s life is enriched, even when you aren’t with them. Let’s dig our way into how we can enrich our dogs environment and surroundings. 
Dog Training Newcastle covers the basic necessities:
Plentiful supply of fresh water.
Ensure your pooch always has shelter.
Toys or long lasting chews for boredom.
Safety is paramount, lock your gates securely.
Have two dog beds, each bed can offer an alternative view, one placed in a shady area and the other near the house. If you have a see though fence, place a bed close by so your dog can observe the outside world.
REMEMBER - Environmental Enrichment is for those times when your dog is left home alone. There are many techniques you can do before you leave your dog alone, such as walk him in the morning before you go, or once you get home. This can become a healthy habit for both you and your doggo.
Techniques to Enrich Your Dogs Environment -
Toys:
Leave a range of toys for your dog to play with, some squeakies, a ball and maybe a rope. If your dog is destructive, then investing in a ‘tough toy’ could be a good idea. The most effective way to keep your pooch invested in his toys is to rotate them! Have an abundance of toys, though only give him a few at a time. Once you get home take them away, use a key word like “finished” and spend quality social time with him. Then when it’s times to leave again, give him the other set of toys.Shell Pools Have multiple Pros:
A clam shell pool is not only perfect for a hot day to cool down. It can be used in many forms which can enrich your dogs life, use the clam pool shell as a versatile playground. These are a great affordable option to add to your backyard which can occupy your pooch while you aren’t home. What you can use your calm shell pool for: Fill it with water,Load it up with sand for a dig spot,Shredded paper with hidden treats for him to rustle through,Fill with lots of balls which he can play with,Keep it empty and put blankets in it for a new snuggle bed,You can also add fruit and vegetables to the pool with water, which your pooch can discover while you're out.
However, it is important that your dog is comfortable to get out of the clam shell and if using water ensure the depth is a safe. food Dispensing puzzle toys:
Toys, food and enrichment make a dogs world go round. So add that all in one and you have yourself a happy doggo! Turn a negative situation, such as you leaving for work into a positive one with a wobble toy or treat ball. Kong is a wildly recognised brand which has been entertaining dogs for years. Fill these toys with yummy treats or food and coat the outside with peanut butter to hold them in place. Your dog then uses their nose and paws to interact with the toy to hustle out his treats! You can increase the difficultly of the puzzle toy as your dogs starts to get the hang of it. Or you can have a few different options of dispensing toys and then rotate so your dog has a different obstacle each time. 
Woof WooF, Happy Playing!
Little things throughout the day can set your dog up for a great time while you're out. If you involve your dog into your life before you head out, or after you return, your dog’s cup will be full because he knows he’ll be doing something with you. Take him on short drives, run errands together or let him visit family with you. The more your dog is included, equals one happy doggie! Your pooch will be loving his alone time with all these fun things to do while you’re out! But remember, dogs are social animals and it is vitally important that you spend quality time with your dog each day. These ideas should be used in addition to your normal family interaction and a physical exercise routine appropriate for your dog.