February 5, 2025

Enrichment with Toppers: Making Raw Feeding Fun and Engaging

Feeding a fully balanced raw diet, like the blends from Natural Raw Dog Foods, ensures your dog gets all the nutrients they need. However, incorporating enrichment into mealtime can make feeding time more exciting, mentally stimulating, and engaging for your dog. Enrichment bowls or toppers add variety and fun, keeping your pup entertained while encouraging natural behaviors like chewing and problem-solving.


Why Enrichment Matters

Enrichment during mealtime isn’t just about entertainment—it has real benefits:



  • Mental Stimulation: Encourages problem-solving and reduces boredom.
  • Natural Behaviors: Promotes chewing, licking, and sniffing, which are calming activities for dogs.
  • Picky Eaters: Adding variety makes meals more enticing.
  • Slow Feeding: Helps dogs who eat too quickly by encouraging slower, more deliberate eating.

Enrichment Ideas for Raw Feeding

Here are some simple yet effective ways to create enriching mealtime experiences:


1. Puzzle Feeders

Use a puzzle feeder or a slow feeder bowl to serve your dog’s raw food. These tools encourage dogs to work for their meal, extending mealtime and stimulating their brains.


2. Frozen Enrichment

Serve your raw food semi-frozen or spread it into a lick mat before freezing. Licking is a soothing activity for dogs and slows them down during meals.


3. Hidden Treats

Hide small portions of raw food or toppers in different compartments of a snuffle mat. This encourages your dog to use their sense of smell to locate their meal, mimicking natural foraging behaviors.


4. Add Toppers for Variety

Even though our blends are fully balanced, adding safe and fun toppers can enhance your dog’s experience:

  • Crunchy Treats: Dehydrated beef lung or fish skins provide satisfying texture and dental benefits.
  • Bone Broth: Pour a little over the food for hydration and flavor.
  • Raw Goat’s Milk: Adds probiotics and extra creaminess to the meal.
  • Pumpkin or Sweet Potato: Small portions add natural sweetness and fiber.



5. Use Toys

Stuff a Kong or similar toy with raw food and freeze it for a long-lasting challenge. This is especially great for busy dogs or those who need a little extra engagement.


Safe Enrichment Practices

When adding enrichment to your dog’s raw feeding routine, keep these tips in mind:



  • Always clean bowls, toys, and feeders thoroughly after each use to prevent bacteria buildup.
  • Introduce new enrichment tools gradually to ensure your dog enjoys them.
  • Supervise your dog during enrichment activities, especially if they involve chewing.

Why Enrichment Works with Natural Raw Dog Foods

Our pre-portioned packaging makes it easy to incorporate enrichment into your dog’s meals. Whether you’re stuffing a Kong, using a lick mat, or freezing portions, our blends are convenient and perfectly balanced to support these activities. Adding variety to your dog’s routine doesn’t have to mean compromising on nutrition.


📍 Ready to elevate your dog’s mealtime experience? Visit www.naturalrawdogfoods.com to explore our blends and get started with raw feeding enrichment.

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