FETCH First Friday: Soulful Summer Enrichment for Your Fresh Fed Dog

As the weather heats up, so do the questions in our community—especially around enrichment ideas that align with feeding raw and gently cooked food.

In this FETCH First Friday episode, we're diving into simple, creative, and dog-safe ways to keep your pup mentally stimulated and cool this summer—without compromising their fresh food lifestyle.

We’re talking about:

💦 Easy enrichment activities for hot days
🍦 Nourishing, species-appropriate frozen treat ideas
🧠 Why enrichment matters just as much as what’s in the bowl
🐾 Tips for safely using enrichment tools with raw/gently cooked meals

Whether you're new to fresh feeding or looking to shake up your summer routine, this episode is full of ideas that will inspire joy, play, and connection—for both you and your dog.

Check out Stacey’s enrichment idea:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5037LOpYGvw

Want some more ideas for things to do with your dog that don’t involve a walk? Check out these interviews!

Stop Walking Your Dog! with Niki French

https://youtu.be/TqP6dovWzog?si=bSpB2mELJVC6I7dr

Zoopharmacognosy with Rachel Knott

https://youtu.be/2VDwyTqKwh8?si=IFf1bAzk73UIS-4S

And be sure to listen to my interview with canine first aid expert, Rachel Bean, on what to do if you suspect your dog has heat stroke:

Canine First Aid: Simplifying the Do’s and Don’ts

https://youtu.be/SPKo7p0tQPs?si=9s-V1EpXFGaImo2Z

Come join our FETCH First Light group, a community of like-hearted dog guardians

https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlight

And check out our resources on our website https://learnfetch.com

FETCH First Friday: Soulful Summer Enrichment for Your Fresh Fed Dog

Mystic Dog Mama

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