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Join Emily and Allie, the authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World for chats with experts in animal care and more about what it means to meet an animal's needs, how we create, assess, and meet goals, all while maintaining ourselves. If you’re ready to geek out about all things enrichment, from theory to practical application, you’re in the right place.

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United States

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Join Emily and Allie, the authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World for chats with experts in animal care and more about what it means to meet an animal's needs, how we create, assess, and meet goals, all while maintaining ourselves. If you’re ready to geek out about all things enrichment, from theory to practical application, you’re in the right place.

Language:

English

Contact:

331-444-2687


Episodes
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#74 - Q&A: Why Does My Dog Only Care Sometimes?

3/25/2024
To wrap up Season 6, we're answering your questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode! In this season's Q&A episode Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:29:34

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#73 - How to Have Happier Vet Visits

3/18/2024
Last week we talked with Dr. Valli Parthasarathy about cooperative care for all species, and this week Allie and Emily talk about how to have happier vet visits. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:23:14

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#72 - Dr. Valli Parthasarathy: Cooperative Care for All Species

3/11/2024
In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Dr. Valli Parthasarathy the owner of Synergy Veterinary Behavior in Portland, Oregon, where she helps families whose dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other species show problematic behaviors. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Valli talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:01:15:58

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#71 - How to Trial Gut-Brain Health

3/4/2024
Last week we heard from Dr. Tim Lewis and one of the topics we discussed was the biology of dogs. This week we’re going to dive further into trialing gut-brain health and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:23:33

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#70 - Dr. Tim Lewis: The Biology of Dogs

2/26/2024
In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Tim Lewis. Dr. Tim Lewis has a PhD in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studies a wide range of animals from turtles to domestic dogs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Tim talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:01:32:42

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#69 - How to Create an Efficient Enrichment Storage System

2/19/2024
Last week we heard from Jungle Jordan Veasley about efficient enrichment storage systems. This week we're going to dive further into enrichment storage systems in the home. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:17:36

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#68 - Jungle Jordan Veasley: Improving Welfare for All Species

2/12/2024
In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by Jungle Jordan Veasley, a zookeeper and wildlife educator. Jordan is doing such important work not only for the animals in his care but for humans too! Representation matters and he’s a living, breathing example of why. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Jordan talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:58:51

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#67 - Creative Solutions for Physical Exercise

2/5/2024
Last week we heard from Lori Stevens and one of the topics we discussed was movement & exercise for behavioral therapies. This week we’re going to dive further into creative solutions for physical exercise and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:26:36

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#66 - Lori Stevens: Movement and Exercise as Behavioral Therapy

1/29/2024
In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Lori Stevens to talk about the intersection of physical and behavioral health for our pets through movement. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Lori talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:46:31

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#65 - How to Avoid Common Enrichment Toy Mistakes

1/22/2024
Last week we heard from David Roberts and one of the topics we discussed was getting the most out of your dog’s enrichment toys. This week we’re going to dive further into avoiding common enrichment toy mistakes and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:00:33

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#64 - David Roberts: Getting the Most Out of Your Dog's Enrichment Toys

1/15/2024
In this week's interview episode, we're joined by David Roberts of Ulti-Mutt Dog Toys! In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and David talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:44:35

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#63 - MaryKaye Kendrick: Creating Harmonious Households for Dogs & Kids

1/8/2024
In this week's episode, we are joined by MaryKaye Kendrick, one of our very own behavior consultants and mentors. MaryKaye is a phenomenal educator, teacher, trainer, and human with an incredible skill for empathy and compassion in each case. In this episode, you'll hear Emily and MaryKaye talk about You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:49:28

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#62 - Q&A: Handling the Holidays

11/6/2023
This week, we're wrapping up Season 5 with our Q&A episode to answer your fantastic questions! In this episode you'll hear Allie, Emily, and Ellen talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:16:59

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#61 - Everything in Moderation

10/30/2023
Last week we heard from Kalyn Holl and one of the topics we discussed was living a life in moderation. This week we’re going to dive further into everything in moderation and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:18:51

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#60 - Kalyn Holl: Sled Dogs and Reindeer

10/23/2023
In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Kalyn Holl, the Head Reindeer Trainer at Chena Outdoor Collective. Whether training reindeer, teaching education programs, or competing in sled dog races, Kalyn brings a beautiful perspective to their training. In this episode, you'll hear Kalyn and Emily talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:00:49:39

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#59 - Leading with Curiosity

10/16/2023
Last week we heard from Christina Horne and one of the topics we discussed was Systems for Navigating Service Dog training and society. This week we’re going to dive further into leading with curiosity and how that helps you navigate society and pet parenting and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:37:34

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#58 - Christina Horne: Systems for Navigating Service Dog Training & Society

10/9/2023
In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Christina Horne. Christina delights in working with people and animals alike and has such a fresh take on teaching and training and the relationship between teachers and learners. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Christina talk about: You can find the full episode show notes here.

Duration:01:01:10

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#57 - Providing Environmental Complexity

10/2/2023
Last week we heard from Darian Fambro and one of the topics we discussed was environmental diversity. This week we’re going to dive further into providing environmental diversity and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:11:44

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#56 - Darian Fambro: Cold-Blooded but Warm-Hearted

9/25/2023
In this week's interview episode we are joined by Darian Fambro. Darian, a zookeeper and educator, specializes in reptiles, invertebrates, large mammals care and education programs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Darian talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:56:10

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#55 - Enrich Thyself

9/18/2023
Last week we heard from Valerie Bogie and one of the topics we discussed was how your self-care is enrichment. This week, we're going to dive further into self-care as enrichment, our own enrichment journeys, and implementation for real life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: You can find the full show notes here.

Duration:00:20:04