Bark Busting Bundle Guide

"Bark to Zen" Enrichment Routine

3 Simple Activities • Under 30 Mins a Day • Big Peace, Little Bark

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Activity 1

The Lick & Stick Zen Break

Soothe barking with a calming lick session—perfect for grooming, deliveries, or alone time.

🕒 Time: 10–15 minutes
📅 Frequency: Daily or during barking triggers

🎯 Why it Works:

Licking is a natural self-soothing behavior for dogs. It lowers arousal levels, releases calming hormones, and helps redirect focus away from barking triggers. Paired with a tasty puree on a lickmat, it turns noisy moments into peaceful ones.

  • 🧰 What You’ll Need:

    • A lickmat

    • Amelisa Rawly Stick puree treat

    🐶 Step-by-Step Guide:

    1. Smear a generous layer of Rawly Stick onto the lickmat.

    2. Stick it up on a wall (great for grooming distractions), or place it on the floor for a calming break.

    3. Let your dog lick away—this soothing activity keeps them mentally busy and physically relaxed.

    💡 Bark-Busting Tip:

    Pop the lickmat in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving. It’ll last longer and provide a cooling sensation that helps your pup stay zen even longer.

Activity 2

Snuffle Safari Time

Turn sniffing into a silent mission—curbing boredom barking through focused, nose-powered fun.

🕒 Time: 10 minutes
📅 Frequency: 1–2 times daily, ideal for mornings or pre-dinner

🎯 Why it Works:
Sniffing taps into your dog’s natural instincts and channels their energy into a calm, rewarding task—keeping barking at bay by giving them something better to do.

  • 🧰 What You’ll Need:

    • A flower snuffle mat

    • Pet Bites Freeze-Dried Treat Cubes

    🐶 Step-by-Step Guide:

    1. Hide the treat cubes deep into the snuffle mat’s folds and layers.

    2. Place the mat down and give a release cue like “Go sniff!”

    3. Step back and enjoy the silence as your pup goes nose-first into foraging mode.

    💡 Bark-Busting Tip:

    Rotate hiding spots daily to keep things fresh—novelty keeps the mind engaged and the barking away.

Activity 3

Brainy Bark Buster Challenge

Engage their brain to quiet the bark—perfect for burning off mental energy and beating frustration-based barking.

🕒 Time: 5–10 minutes
📅 Frequency: 3–5 times per week, especially after walks or during alone time

🎯 Why it Works:
Many dogs bark because they’re mentally underworked. Puzzle feeders give their brain a job—keeping them too busy thinking (and snacking) to be noisy.

  • 🧰 What You’ll Need:

    • A puzzle feeder toy

    • Pet Bites Freeze-Dried Treat Cubes

    🐶 Step-by-Step Guide:

    1. Load the treat cubes into the puzzle feeder. Adjust the opening size based on treat size and challenge level.

    2. Give it a roll! Let your dog nudge, paw, and spin their way to reward town.

    3. Celebrate the wins—praise your pup for solving it, reinforcing the calm, focused behavior.

    💡 Bark-Busting Tip:

    Switch up treat sizes or feeder difficulty as your dog gets smarter. The goal is to keep it just challenging enough to hold their attention.

Woofs of Wisdom

🔄 Rotate enrichment tools weekly to prevent boredom – even great puzzles lose appeal over time.

🧩 Use enrichment during peak barking triggers (e.g. guests arriving, storms, Zoom calls) to redirect your dog’s energy.

🎓 Pair enrichment with training support – try our FREE barking course or book a behaviour consult to build lasting calm.

Safety Sniffs & Checks

🚫 Supervise first-time use – make sure your dog doesn’t chew or swallow non-edible parts. Redirect if needed.

🧽 Clean enrichment items regularly – especially lickmats and snuffle mats. Use warm soapy water and dry completely.

🐶 Know your dog’s limits – if they get frustrated, lower the puzzle difficulty. Enrichment should be fun, not stressful.

🍗 Introduce new treats gradually – to avoid tummy upsets, especially with sensitive dogs.