
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 • 118 episodes
Enrichment for the Real World
Latest Episodes
#117 - Training an Aggressive Dog Safely: The Ins and Outs of Protected Contact
In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Allie Bender and Emily Strong chat about the use of protected contact including what it is (and no, it isn’t just putting up a gate or a fence), how to adjust your plan based on needs and progre...
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Season 10
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Episode 117
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44:01

#116 - Try It: Budget-Friendly Enrichment from Everyday Items
When it comes to enrichment, we often think we need fancy tools, expensive toys, or complicated activities—but what if the best enrichment was sitting in your recycling bin? In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Stron...
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Season 10
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Episode 116
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#115 - Present Over Perfect: Enrichment That Matters
Episode Overview:Raise your hand if you've ever felt like you’re not doing enough for your pet. 🙋♀️🙋♂️ Whether you're a devoted pet parent or a seasoned pro, enrichment burnout is real—and it’s sneaky. In this episode o...
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Season 10
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Episode 115
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1:02:09

#114 - Sami Griffin: Beyond Performative - Effective Gender Inclusivity for Pet Professionals
What does gender inclusivity have to do with pet behavior consulting? (Spoiler: everything.) In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) chats with Sami Griffin (they/them), a cat and dog behavior consulta...
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Season 10
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Episode 114
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54:37

#113 - Q&A: Enrichment Overload- When Is It Too Much?
Ever find yourself second-guessing if you’re “doing enrichment right”? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to clear things up. In this Q&A session, Allie Bender (she/her), Emily Strong (she/they), and Ellen Yoakum (she/her) tackle rea...
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Season 10
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Episode 113
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39:46
