Enriching your dog's meal time with scatter feeding

Scatter feeding is a great way to keep your dog mentally and physically stimulated. It can also help with weight loss, boredom, and destructive chewing.

Here are some of the benefits of scatter feeding your dog:

• Mental stimulation: Scatter feeding your dog forces them to use their brain to find their food. This can help to keep them mentally stimulated and prevent boredom.

• Physical activity: Scatter feeding can also help your dog get more exercise. As they search for their food, they will be moving around more, which can help to keep them fit and healthy.

• Weight loss: If your dog is overweight or obese, scatter feeding can help them to lose weight. This is because they will be burning more calories as they search for their food.

• Boredom: If your dog is bored, they may be more likely to engage in destructive behaviours such as chewing on furniture or digging holes. Scatter feeding can help to keep them occupied and prevent these behaviors.

• Digestive health: Scatter feeding can also help to improve your dog's digestive health. This is because it allows them to eat smaller meals more frequently, which can help to prevent indigestion and diarrhoea.

If you are thinking about scatter feeding your dog, start slowly by scattering a small amount of food in a small area, gradually increasing the amount of food and size of the area you are using.

Always supervise your dog when they are scatter feeding, to make sure they are not eating too much or eating something they shouldn't. After your dog has finished eating, clean up any leftovers.