
Enrichment for the Real World
You've dedicated your life to helping animals- just like us.
Emily Strong was training praying mantids at 7.
Allie Bender was telling her neighbor to refill their bird feeder because the birds were hungry at 2.
You're an animal person; you get it.
We've always been animal people. We've been wanting to better animals' lives since forever, so we made a podcast for people like us.
Join Emily and Allie, the authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World, for everything animal care- from meeting animals' needs to assessing goals to filling our own cups as caregivers and guardians.
Podcasting since 2022 • 111 episodes
Enrichment for the Real World
Latest Episodes
#110 - Q&A: Enrichment Strategies for Pets with Allergies
Anyone who has a pet with allergies knows that it can be rough to create an enrichment strategy that fits their needs. Depending on the type and severity of that allergy there can be a lot of restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the allerg...
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Season 9
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Episode 110
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35:07
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#109 - Assessing Risk for the Safety Enrichment Category
We're asked all the time about enrichment that isn't related to food. Well, here we are, folks! Today's episode is all about the safety category of enrichment. We'll discuss how to perform a risk assessment for your pet's enrichment strategy.&n...
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Season 9
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Episode 109
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56:22

#108 - Debbie Martin: The Behavior Specialist You Didn't Know You Needed
What the heck is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior? Find out in this week's episode with Debbie Martin! Plus, sound sensitivities, risk assessments, and puppy socialization. Buckle up!You can find the full episode show notes...
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Season 9
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Episode 108
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1:29:14

#107 - How to Better Support Clients
This one's for the pet professionals! Clients are integral to what we do and that means we need to make sure they're well-supported throughout the journey. In this episode, we explore the foundations of exemplary client care, including some tip...
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Season 9
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Episode 107
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37:49

#106 - Dr. Kelly Ballantyne: Combating Caregiver Burden
We've said it before and we'll say it again- it's hard to care for individuals who need specialized care, and that includes pets with behavior challenges! In this episode, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Kelly Ballantyne pro...
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Season 9
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Episode 106
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1:08:35
