Is your dog Physically
& Mentally Stimulated?
We are a Fear Free enrichment-based facility meaning we stimulate activities dogs would encounter in the wild to satisfy their physical and mental needs using only positive-reinforcement. Enrichment helps dogs avoid stress by giving them control over their environment and deters negative tendencies like excessive barking and inappropriate chewing.
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Our Hybrid Camp & Solo Camp programs provide the best balance of all five enrichment types. Learn more about the five types of enrichment and how we fulfill specific physical and mental at Sterling K9.
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NUTRITIONAL
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What
Encourages dogs to use natural foraging behaviors to earn food
How at Sterling K9
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Chews
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Kongs of the Month
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Searching for treats in the Ball Pit
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Snuffle Mats
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Puzzles
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WHY
Helps improve dogs mental and physical condition. Decreases negative behaviors like excessive barking while increasing positive reinforcement and physical activity.
OCCUPATIONAL
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What
Gives dogs jobs that encourage physical and mental stimulation.
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Agility
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Bubble
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Fetch
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Positive-Reinforcement Fear Free dog training by independently-certified dog trainers​​​
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WHY
Combat boredom-based destructive behaviors by allowing dogs to release physical energy with mental engagement.​
PHYSICAL
What
Alter the complexity and quality of a dog’s space
How at Sterling K9
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Elevated chew-proof Kuranda dog beds
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Different shapes & textures of Dog FUNiture
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Rotating safe toys to maintain the enriching effect of the toys
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Splash Pads & Pools​
WHY
Provides outlet for positive expression of natural behaviors by providing dog’s control over their environment ​
SENSORY
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What
Stimulate the sight, sound, & smell senses of dogs
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Diffusing dog-safe lavender oil through facility
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Tempered glass cabins providing outside views with natural light
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Smart TVs playing calming visuals and sounds
WHY
Promotes calming environment and discourages negative behaviors like destruction or excessive barking
SOCIAL
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What
Positive contact between dogs and other species
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Positive-Reinforcement during polite play
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Small & Supervised play groups
WHY
Positive contact between dogs and humans, other animals or new situations.
We take reading material just for your family in mind. Click on the following or askus about our Orientation Day Process , and Owner Page.
Solo enrichments are one-on-one activities with a Sterling k9 staff member
Included with:
HYBRID DAYCARE
DAYCARE 2.0
SOLO DAY CARE
Available as add-ons to all School programs.
Solo Enrichment vary in duration depending on each dog's enjoyment of specific enrichment and/or their learning threshold.
Fear Free & positive-reinforcement to reward good enrichment experiences.
Learn more about daycare
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