5 DIY brain games to calm your anxious dog

Jun 02, 2026

You've probably read that brain games, food puzzles, and enrichment activities are great for decreasing your dog's anxiety.  In my opinion, they're also fantastic for building your anxious dog's confidence.  But sometimes it's difficult to find mental enrichment activities that fearful dogs enjoy.  

In this video I cover 5 simple DIY dog puzzle toys that you can make using materials you already have at home. These have all been tested out and approved by scared dogs like yours. 


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