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Enrichment Explained: Why Your Overstimulated Dog Needs It—and How to Start Today

Enrichment Explained: Why Your Overstimulated Dog Needs It—and How to Start Today

Update: 2025-12-29
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Is your dog constantly bouncing off the walls, even after long walks and training sessions?


You might be missing the one essential piece of the puzzle: true enrichment. In this episode, we bust myths about dog enrichment, explain why puzzle toys alone aren't enough, and explore how enrichment supports your dog’s regulation—especially in the winter months when walks are limited.


In this episode:

  • Learn why over-exercise and obedience drills can backfire and how to avoid it.

  • Discover DIY enrichment ideas you can do indoors—no expensive gear needed.

  • Hear the powerful story of how Fitz went from a hyperactive maniac to a calm, regulated dog using scent work and trick training.


Press play now to learn how small, intentional enrichment changes can help your dog rest better, regulate faster, and finally feel fulfilled.

The Dog Who Asked for More — Extras & Support

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Get a free copy of Paws, Brains, and Fun — an enrichment guide to help your dog feel calmer, more fulfilled, and more connected.

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Email thedogwhoaskedformore@gmail.com to get in touch with Em or request access to the FREE Slack community for ongoing encouragement and support.

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This podcast explores life with dogs and life with pets, focusing on the dog–human bond and what it truly takes to understand and bond with your dog through dog body language, dog enrichment, behavior guidance, dog reactivity support, reactivity awareness, reactive dogs, reactive dog training, calming reactive dogs, dog training, dog training tips, training rescue dogs, pet training, dog obedience, dog behavior, dog behaviour, dog socialization, dog barking, dog habits, dog health, dog life, dog myths, and positive reinforcement for all dogs:  rescue dogs, velcro dogs, anxious dogs, reactive dogs, high-energy dogs, big-feeling dogs, and family pets, hosted by a canine nutritionist, nutrition coach, dog coach, dog coaching specialist, and retired vet tech, with episodes covering dog food, canine enrichment, dog training, dog nutrition, canine nutrition, dog gut health, dog grief, dog products, and science-backed routines that help dogs feel safer, healthier, calmer, and more understood while offering practical steps, enrichment ideas, behavior strategies, body language insights, and daily habits to support any dog and create a more confident, connected life with dogs.

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Enrichment Explained: Why Your Overstimulated Dog Needs It—and How to Start Today

Enrichment Explained: Why Your Overstimulated Dog Needs It—and How to Start Today

Emily Breslin | Dog Training, Behavior, Nutrition Coach and Retired Vet Tech