Organic Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Enrichment Recipe
Simple. Clean. Dog-safe.
This is one of those back-to-basics enrichment recipes that just works. No fillers. No weird additives. Just real, organic ingredients your dog’s body actually understands.
Perfect for lick mats, Kongs, Toppls, or freezing for longer enrichment sessions.
Ingredients (Organic Only)
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½ cup organic pumpkin purée
(100% pumpkin — not pumpkin pie filling) -
2 tbsp organic peanut butter
(peanuts only; absolutely no xylitol) -
Optional: 1–2 tbsp organic plain yogurt
(unsweetened, no flavors, no added sugar)
That’s it.
How to Make It
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Add the pumpkin purée and peanut butter to a bowl.
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Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
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If using yogurt, stir it in last to slightly soften the texture.
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Spread onto a lick mat or stuff into an enrichment toy.
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Optional: freeze for 2–4 hours to make it last longer.
Why Dogs Love This
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Pumpkin supports digestion and helps keep stools consistent
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Peanut butter adds healthy fats and makes it high-value
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Licking naturally calms dogs and helps reduce stress and boredom
This isn’t about spoiling your dog. It’s about giving their nervous system something productive to do.
Portion Guide
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Small dogs: 1–2 tbsp
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Medium dogs: 2–3 tbsp
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Large dogs: 3–4 tbsp
Use enrichment a few times per week — not as a daily meal replacement.
Storage
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Refrigerate: up to 3 days
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Freeze portions: up to 2 weeks
FeralDogs Note
Enrichment should slow dogs down, not hype them up. Keep ingredients clean, portions reasonable, and tools high-quality. Real food + intentional enrichment beats processed snacks every time. Check out this FDA compliant, USA made, non-toxic, food-grade silicone lick mat that we sell here: https://feraldogs.com/collections/silicone-lick-mats