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 • 136 episodes
Enrichment for the Real World
Latest Episodes
#135 - Trick or Treat? When Enrichment Isn't Enriching
Sometimes enrichment doesn’t go the way we planned. Maybe the activity is too easy, too hard, too arousing, or just plain unsustainable. In this episode, Allie and Emily pull back the curtain on the common pitfalls that turn “enrichment” into a...
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Season 12
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Episode 135
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1:11:48
#134 - Try It: Identify Your Home's Grumble & Growl Zones
Ever notice your pet getting tense in certain spots around your house? Spaces like the hallway, under the table, or right next to you on the couch? Those tricky spaces might actually be grumble or growl zones.In this ep...
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Season 11
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Episode 134
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21:03
#133 - How to Incorporate Kids Into Your Pet's Enrichment Plan
Parenting is already a full-time job, and when you add pets into the mix, things can feel overwhelming. But what if your kids could actually help make pet care easier and more fun? In this episode, Emily is joined by fellow Pet Harmony consulta...
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Season 11
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Episode 133
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45:13
#132 - Are You Self-Sabotaging?
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Either I have to do X, or Y terrible thing will happen”? Welcome to dichotomous thinking, one of the sneakiest forms of self-sabotage we fall into. In this episode, Allie and Emily unpack how binar...
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Season 11
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Episode 132
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51:52
#131 - Why Training Mechanics Aren't Enough
You can have the fanciest training plan in the world—but if you skip the “soft” skills, you’re building on shaky ground. This week, Allie and Emily dive into the four soft skills that make everything else work: observation, curiosity, flexibili...
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Season 11
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Episode 131
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47:02
