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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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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: Why our pets sometimes react to things and sometimes don't Tips for helping your pet enjoy paw careWhether dogs can sleep in the bedYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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: Why Wants Vs. Needs conversations are importantTips for thoughtful antecedent arrangement at the clinic How to determine if your pet does better with you or going in the back with the vet staffYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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:Common behavior issues in various speciesCooperative care for significant behavioral special needsThe ROI of sedation for medical proceduresDr. Valli’s journey with a teenage Dutch ShepherdYou can find the full episode show notes here.
1Last 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:Emily falling out of the space-time continuum Nutrition is a study of oneFinding objective measures for a food trialYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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:Finding the balance between “save them all” and breed determinismRetraining the amygdalaWe all have 5 brainsTeaching calmYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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: Allie's love of The Home Edit Emily's rule of 3 when it comes to Kongs How molehills are sometimes mountainsYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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:What sorcery this is?Relating to other people when they’re not ready to hear what you have to sayBoxes are funNeurodiversity, diversity, and representationImagine how hard it would be to give a bear somethingYou can find the full show notes here.
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:Risk levels being on a spectrumDo you need a new solution or a different version of a current solution?Play as exerciseYou can find the full show notes here.
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:What exercise is and isn’t aboutAssessing what types of exercise are ideal for an animalCheap and free exercise optionsThe difference between canine fitness and movement workYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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:The most annoying and accurate answer to almost every question everWhy we need to teach how to use toysHumans being humans and getting in the wayYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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:Data-driven processes for developing enrichment toolsMeeting animals’ needs in cost-effective waysTroubleshooting dogs’ interest in toysSacrificial shoesYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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 Learner-centered teaching Broadcasting body language for childrenHow to teach very young children dog skills The importance of protected contact when working with kids and dogs.You can find the full episode show notes here.
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: Dig pits for dogsFreeing the operant and how it relates to enrichment Handling the holidaysYou can find the full show notes here.
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:How behaviors aren’t necessarily good or badThe dangers of all-or-nothing thinkingA malamute who didn’t want to runYou can find the full show notes here.
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: Letting the animal tell you what they needLiving a life in moderationHow reindeer are lazier than caribouYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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:Why having a curious mindset can be difficult How the rat is never wrongAssuming the best intentionsYou can find the full show notes here.
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:Giving your learners space to just do thingsThe power dynamic in the teacher/learner relationshipAcknowledging privilege and marginalizationCheck yourself before you wreck your learnerYou can find the full episode show notes here.
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:How we provide environmental diversity for our own petsWhy Oso has a shredding spaceAs we’ve said before, more is not moreYou can find the full show notes here.
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:Insect personalitiesWhy you have to train your dragonGrumpy tortoise facesSelfies with hyenas You can find the full show notes here.
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:How their therapy sessions are often just realizing how they can apply what they teach to their clients for themselvesWatching birds and drinking tea as flight cuesSupport groups vs. echo chambersYou can find the full show notes here.
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