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Back to home Home Top 20 Dog Games Cardboard Box Shredding Game # 12 · Brain & Foraging Cardboard Box Shredding Excellent sensory enrichment that satisfies natural tearing instincts. What you need: Clean, empty cardboard boxes (no tape or staples) and kibble. How to play Toss a handful of treats inside a completely open box. Fold the top flaps of the box down loosely to hide the treats inside. Give the box to your dog and encourage them to rip it open. Clean up the shreds immediately after they finish eating. Coach's notes Remove all tape, staples, and ink-heavy labels first. Supervise the whole session — never let a dog eat cardboard. Stack boxes inside boxes for advanced foragers. Skip this game for dogs with a history of eating non-food items. If your dog loses interest Quick fixes when engagement drops mid-session. Not interested? Rub a treat inside the box first so the cardboard itself smells rewarding. If they eat cardboard, stop and switch to a paper-bag version with treats inside. Losing interest usually means it's too easy — nest a smaller box inside for round two. Why it works Bekoff frames destructive-appearing play as legitimate cognitive rehearsal — dogs need outlets for evolved manipulate-and-dissect behaviors. References [ 10 ] Bekoff, M. (2019). Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible. New World Library.
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