Free DIY Dog Enrichment Toy Using Just a Towel

Looking for an easy, free way to keep your dog entertained and mentally stimulated? 🐶🧠 You don’t need fancy puzzle toys or expensive subscriptions; just a towel and a few treats will do the trick! We're sharing one of our favorite DIY dog enrichment activities that you can make in under a minute using items you already have at home.

 

What You’ll Need:

🐾 1 clean hand towel or dish towel

🐾 A few pieces of dry dog treats or kibble

 

How to Make It:

🧩 Lay the towel flat on a table or floor.

🧩 Sprinkle some treats or kibble along one edge of the towel.

🧩 Roll the towel up tightly like a burrito.

🧩 Tie it into a loose knot; not too tight, so your dog can work it out safely.

🧩 Hand it over and let the sniffing, unrolling, and foraging begin!

 

This simple homemade dog puzzle is a great way to:

🐶 Engage your dog’s nose and brain through scent work

🐶 Slow down eating and prevent boredom

🐶 Provide a satisfying challenge for dogs of all ages

🐶 Offer enrichment on rainy days, busy mornings, or during crate time

It’s one of the best low-cost enrichment hacks for dogs and takes almost no time to prepare. Perfect for puppies, seniors, and high-energy dogs alike, this towel treat game helps satisfy your pup’s natural foraging instincts and keeps them mentally sharp.