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Activity

Date

Review

Physical exercise (walks, runs, play)

Mental stimulation (puzzle feeders, scent work)

Social interaction (with dogs, with humans)

Sensory enrichment (music, scent, novel objects)

Rest and quiet time (uninterrupted)

Morning: outdoor play + social with other dogs

Mid-morning: puzzle feeders (frozen Kong, lick mats)

Noon: training session (sit, stay, recall)

Afternoon: scent work (hidden treats in boxes)

Late afternoon: rest period (quiet area, low light)

Evening: gentle play + human cuddles

Week 1: as above

Week 2: replace puzzle feeders with snuffle mats; add music in the rest area

Week 3: replace training with novel object exploration; add a tunnel in the play area

Week 4: replace scent work with hide-and-seek; add a sandpit for digging

Per-dog: Enrichment Diary (Ch 3) or DCL entry

Per-week: Programme review (what worked, what didn't)

Per-month: Programme update (new activities, dog feedback)

Blue criterion: Mental stimulation for isolated dogs

Red criterion: Sensory enrichment

Red criterion: Training and socialisation

Reviewed / Next review

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