☔ What’s Inside Our Rainy Day Enrichment Bags?
How Walkies & Whiskers Keeps Montreal Dogs Happy and Stimulated Indoors
This week, Montreal has been testing us! Between hot days, strong winds and finally some crazy rain, the Walkies team has been working through it all. But when the skies open up and the sidewalks turn to puddles, many dog parents wonder: What happens when it’s too rainy to walk the dog?
Chez Patounes & Promenades, a professional dog walking and pet sitting service in Montreal, we’ve got a rainy-day solution that pets and parents love: our Rainy Day Enrichment Bags.
Designed to keep your dog mentally stimulated, calm, and engaged, these activity kits are packed with enriching tools, Canadian-made treats, and our walkers’ expert guidance — because a skipped walk doesn’t mean a wasted visit.
🛍️ What Is an Enrichment Bag?
An enrichment bag is a special kit our walkers bring when bad weather, such as rain, freezing rain, or storms, makes an outdoor walk uncomfortable or unsafe. Sometimes we even whip these fun bags out for our elderly or injured dogs so that they can have a very fulfilling play session. These bags are filled with interactive toys, puzzle feeders, and high-value treats that encourage natural behaviours like sniffing, foraging, and problem-solving.
Enrichment provides dogs with mental exercise, which helps reduce stress, burn energy, and prevent unwanted behaviours (looking at you, couch destroyers 👀).
🌀 Our Favourite Snuffle Mats from PawzNDogz
One of the most exciting items in our enrichment bags is the snuffle mat — and we exclusively use PawzNDogz snuffle mats. This Canadian pet brand is known for creating high-quality, durable, and washable enrichment mats that simulate a dog’s natural foraging instincts.
Why PawzNDogz?
- Made with safe, pet-friendly materials
- Machine washable and easy to clean
- Designed by dog behaviour experts
- Great for mental stimulation and slow feeding
Our Top Picks:
- Delicious Avocado™ AntiBite Snuffle Matt – Ideal for brainy dogs who love a challenge
- Radiant Butterfly™ Snuffle Mat – Beginner-friendly with vibrant colours
- Nutty Acorn™ Snuffle Mat – Enrichment in a compact, rollable format
Our team loves how these mats turn an indoor visit into a calming, focused, and rewarding experience — especially for high-energy or anxious dogs.
🍖 Healthybud: High-Value Dog Treats Made in Montreal
No enrichment session is complete without the right training treats, and our top choice is always Healthybud — a Montreal-based company creating functional, superfood-packed dog treats.
These treats are formulated by veterinarians, made with simple ingredients, and totally pup-approved.
Treats We Include:
- Beef Lung Trainers – Single-ingredient, high-value, and low-mess
- Duck & Pumpkin Functional Treats – Great for digestion and picky eaters
- Turkey Meal Toppers – Perfect for sprinkling in snuffle mats or puzzle toys
With Healthybud, we’re not just rewarding behaviour — we’re supporting wellness.
🧠 Other Rainy Day Activities in Our Enrichment Bags
Depending on your dog’s age, temperament, and training needs, we might also include:
- Interactive puzzle toys
- DIY towel burritos or foraging boxes
- Scent work games or frozen treats
- Customized activities based on your dog’s profile
Our walkers are trained to adapt each visit to your pet’s energy level and emotional needs, especially when walks aren’t an option.
💬 Why Enrichment Matters on Rainy Days
Dogs need mental exercise just as much as physical. When bad weather limits their ability to get outside, enrichment becomes crucial to:
- Prevent boredom and destructive behaviour
- Reduce anxiety and excess energy
- Build confidence and independence
- Support training and calm focus
Plus, enrichment activities are perfect for puppies, senior dogs, and reactive dogs who benefit from structured indoor stimulation.
🐾 How to Get an Enrichment Bag Visit
If you’re a Patounes & Promenades client, you don’t need to do anything special! Our walkers will automatically bring an enrichment bag when the weather calls for it.
📩 Want more enrichment ideas or to request one during your pet’s next visit?
DM us on Instagram @walkiesandwhiskersmtl or ask your walker directly.
✨ Featured Brands We Love
💜 PawzNDogz Snuffle Mats
🥩 Healthybud Treats
Both brands are proudly Canadian, and trusted by our team for their quality, safety, and pet enrichment focus.
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