Stop Doing Enrichment Wrong—Here’s What Your Dog Actually Needs
Description
Is your dog still bouncing off the walls after walks—or ripping through puzzle toys with zero chill?
Most enrichment toys are marketed as magic solutions—but for many dogs, they’re either too simple, too repetitive, or used in isolation. In this episode, Em teams up with Aina from Pawzler to unpack a smarter approach: enrichment stacking—a way to combine different activities to help dogs regulate their energy and behavior more effectively.
You'll Learn:
Understand why modular puzzles outperform traditional toys in engagement and mental stimulation
Learn how to scale enrichment difficulty to reduce boredom and frustration
- Discover a real-world enrichment stacking sequence (play → puzzle → chew) that helps calm overstimulated or anxious dogs
Press play to stop guessing and start building a daily enrichment routine that leaves your dog calm, confident, and fully satisfied—without relying on endless walks or toy clutter.
Explore Pawzler puzzles: https://us.pawzler.com (Use code SUDT10 for 10% off)
Straight Up Dog Talk Extras:
Get a free copy of Paws, Brains, and Fun Enrichment eBook
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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training, diving into reactivity, barking, dog anxiety, aggression, picky eating, gut health, and dog food—while unpacking enrichment, mental stimulation, supplements, calming aids, and holistic pet wellness. Whether you’re raising a rescue dog, supporting a senior dog, managing a velcro dog, or just navigating life with a dog who’s asking for more, you’ll find practical tools to build trust, strengthen communication, and create a safe, thriving life together.
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