Guardian laughing as her dog sniffs a purple cone during a Sniff & Seek scent game in a cozy living room

Play to Thrive

Understand your dog. Then play your way to a stronger bond.

Science-based enrichment and behavior education from a behavior professional who has lived it. Find your dog’s play style, then start with an adventure that takes five minutes.

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Does your dog’s behavior ever leave you wondering what you’re missing?

You love your dog, and you’re doing your best. But normal dog behavior often gets labeled “bad,” and it can feel like nothing you try is enough. It isn’t you, and it isn’t them. Behavior is communication.

Done Training & Still Struggling?

Skills solve obedience; enrichment solves needs. Combine both to transform behavior.

Skills + Needs = Real Results

Short on Time?

5 minutes counts. Chewing is communication—start with household items.

5-Minute Solutions

New Dog?

Understand body language from day one. Build trust through play and daily adventure.

Bonding & Communication

Dogs get to be dogs, and guardians understand what they’re saying. That’s what it looks like when enrichment fits the individual dog.

The Barkive

Enrichment made easy, matched to how your dog plays

Barkive menu

The full library. Activities across seven enrichment types: environmental, olfactory, cognitive, food, physical, auditory, and visual.

THRIVE. A clear six-step method for working on a behavior and tracking real progress.

Ready-made enrichment plans. Activities already fitted to a busy schedule.

Direct email access to me. Ask your questions, and I reply weekly.

$15 a month. Cancel anytime.

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Not ready? Start with the play style quiz.

Your Enrichment Journey Starts Now

What Is Your Dog’s Go-To Play Style?

Learn new ways to play with your dog today.

Chewer Play Style

Chewer

Satisfy natural chewing needs

Chaser play style

Chaser

Tap into your dog’s chase instincts

Forager play style

Forager

Spark your dog’s nose

Cuddler Play Style

Cuddler

For snuggle-loving pups

Enrichment you can hold, and adventures you can start today

Curious about what comes next? Every kit is a first step into understanding your dog, and the Barkive is where it goes deeper.

Made by a behavior professional who’s also a dog mom

Founder, Ashlie

I’m not a dog trainer. I have a master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and a DN-CET, and I’ve worked alongside many dog trainers. I’m also a dog mom to rescues who needed a home that understood their behavior.

My rescue, Freya, changed how I think about dogs and strict obedience. Behavior that looks “bad” is often a dog telling us something. I started Canine Brain Games to help guardians understand that, and to make species-specific enrichment easy to give every day.

When you join the Barkive, you get my experience, my knowledge, and my support, with direct email access.

Meet the Founder

Applied Behavior Analysis Focus from Capella University (accredited college)

Dog guardians are seeing the difference

Thoughtful, personalized enrichment that feels doable and meaningful

These boxes are well thought out and I can tell well researched

“The activities are purposeful, the items are high quality, and the cards make everything easy to follow. It’s so refreshing to get a box that feels this thoughtful and well researched.” – S. Shelton

canine brain games testimony

These boxes have given us new ways to try and keep his life interesting.

Heather / Dog Mom
canine brain games founding member

Thank you! I have been doing enrichment things with my dogs and students for years. I love the things you offer.

Kym / Founding Member
founding member

My dog loves these boxes! I have a special needs rescue dog, Odin, that really enjoys the new games (and treats!)

Chelsea / Founding Member

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Enrichment that works alongside your training. Share science-based enrichment with the guardians you work with, and earn when they join.

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