Back to Cool Challenge – Try Something New with Your Dog!

As back-to-school season kicks off, it’s the perfect time for your pup to learn something new too! 🐶🎓

We’re kicking off our Back to Cool Challenge this August, and it’s all about keeping your dog’s brain and body busy with fun new enrichment activities.

🎉 Try any 3 activities from our list and you’ll get a free prize—while supplies last!

🎯 Here’s how to join the fun:

1️⃣ Pick 3 enrichment activities from the list below or from the idea card you can grab in-store
2️⃣ Take a quick photo or video of your dog trying each one
3️⃣ Post to Instagram or Facebook and tag us @HikingDogCo + use #BackToCoolChallenge
4️⃣ Stop by the store, show us your post (or just your pics if you’re not on social), and claim your prize!

🧠 Enrichment Ideas — Try 3 or do them all!

• Slather a lick mat with yogurt or peanut butter

• Play the cup game (hide treats under plastic cups)

• Roll up a towel with treats tucked inside

• Try scatter feeding in the grass or use a snuffle mat

• Give your pup a frozen broth cube or dog-safe popsicle

• Serve dinner in a puzzle toy or make your own

• Set up a cardboard box treasure hunt

• Take a new walk route or hit a different trail

• Let your dog make a masterpiece with lickable “paint”

Need ideas? We’re handing out enrichment cards with every purchase in August, so swing by and grab one!

Let’s make this the coolest August yet! Your pup will love the challenge, and you’ll love the tail wags.

Challenge dates: August 1 - 31, 2025

Free prizes will be awarded while supplies last!