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.

Enrichment for the Real World is a kids podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 186 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Enrichment for the Real World, a kids show with 186 episodes published.

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  Episode #186

  #186 - Your "Good Enough" Enrichment Plan

  Sep 30, 202639 minS15

  If you’ve ever lay away at night running through the list of everything you didn’t do for your pet today… welcome to the club. In this episode, Emily and Tiffany discuss why “enough” feels impossible, what “basic” care actually means, and how to build a plan that works on any day, even your hardest. If you’re ready to build a sustainable life with your pet, and even teach your pet to meet their own needs, rather than needing to do it for them, give this one a listen. TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Meeting basic needs is enrichment, full stop – Basic needs aren't just food, water, and shelter. Across all 14 welfare categories, if your animal's needs are being met, that's enrichment. 2️⃣ You're probably measuring yourself against an imaginary standard – Your baseline isn't a failure just because it's not utopia. 3️⃣ Set up your environment so your pet can meet some of their own needs – A prepped enrichment menu and a thoughtfully arranged space (a backyard sensory garden, a bed by a sunny window…) mean you don't have to be the sole source of enrichment on your hardest days. For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here . Amazon Affiliate Storefront Find products we recommend at the Pet Harmony Amazon Storefront . As an Amazon Associate, Pet Harmony earns from qualifying purchases. More from Pet Harmony Pet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips Instagram & Facebook: @petharmonytraining Pet Pros: relatable moments and support for your work with pets and their people Instagram & TikTok: @petharmonypro Sign up for our weekly newsletter : https://petharmonytraining.com/join/ Subscribe & Review If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe and review. It helps more pet parents and pros find us. Thanks for being here!

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  Episode #185

  #185 - Troubleshooting: Perfectionism's Worst Nightmare

  Sep 23, 202643 minS15

  Last episode, Emily and Ellen talked about how perfectionism can keep you stuck waiting for the “right” time, circling the perfect plan. And when Plan A is the only plan you have, then every stumble feels like a catastrophe. In this episode, Allie and Emily talk about why troubleshooting is perfectionism’s worst nightmare. They explore why adjusting your plan isn’t failure, why finding what’s not working is exciting, and how embracing troubleshooting makes a big difference for pets and their people. TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Adjusting the plan is the plan – Behavior change requires iteration. Plan to troubleshoot. 2️⃣"Works for everyone" is a red flag – Everyone is a unique individual with unique needs, preferences, histories, and behavior. 3️⃣ One thing at a time – Change one thing at a time, document the outcomes, and adjust based on observations. For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here. Amazon Affiliate Storefront Find products we recommend at the Pet Harmony Amazon Storefront . As an Amazon Associate, Pet Harmony earns from qualifying purchases. More from Pet Harmony Pet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips Instagram & Facebook: @petharmonytraining Pet Pros: relatable moments and support for your work with pets and their people Instagram & TikTok: @petharmonypro Sign up for our weekly newsletter : https://petharmonytraining.com/join/ Subscribe & Review If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe and review. It helps more pet parents and pros find us. Thanks for being here!

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  Episode #184

  #184 - Perfectionism is Your Enemy

  Sep 16, 202625 minS15

  Perfectionism is a fickle little creature. It doesn’t always show up as striving for exact perfection. Sometimes, it’s the little bouts of waiting for the next “right” thing. Waiting for winter when the streets are calm to work on leash skills. Waiting until spring, when the weather is nicer because it’s too cold. Waiting to find the “right” treat for the training session. The next “right” thing is usually just a short wait away, so why not wait for that “best” time? In this episode, Emily and Ellen talk about how perfectionism has gotten in their way, how it shows up for their clients and mentees, and why we live by “good enough to get going.” If you’ve found yourself waiting for the “right” time, you may find this episode helpful. From two formerly “burned-out overachievers” to you. TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Perfectionism can be a hidden stalling tactic – Waiting for the perfect plan or moment doesn’t change anything. If you want change, you have to do. 2️⃣ “Perfect” doesn’t exist – You can spend a decade trying to make the “perfect” plan, and still, life is going to throw something at you that you never could have predicted. 3️⃣ Doing gets you information – The more information you have, the closer you can get to a robust, effective, “practically perfect” plan. You’ll still need to make adjustments, but it will be small tweaks instead of big changes. For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here . Amazon Affiliate Storefront Find products we recommend at the Pet Harmony Amazon Storefront . As an Amazon Associate, Pet Harmony earns from qualifying purchases. More from Pet Harmony Pet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips Instagram & Facebook: @petharmonytraining Pet Pros: relatable moments and support for your work with pets and their people Instagram & TikTok: @petharmonypro Sign up for our weekly newsletter : https://petharmonytraining.com/join/ Subscribe & Review If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe and review. It helps more pet parents and pros find us. Thanks for being here!

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  Episode #183

  #183 - Beccy Hughes: There's No Wrong Way in Animal Care

  Sep 9, 20261h 12mS15

  In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Pet Harmony’s newest consulting team member Beccy Hughes! With decades of animal care and training experience, Emily and Beccy talk about the wonderful, windy story behind Beccy’s skills. From college, to a career in marine mammal training, to finding herself struggling with pet conflict in her own home, to realizing she can help pet parents too, Beccy’s journey here highlights there’s no wrong way in animal care. Join Emily and Beccy for a discussion on learning when the path is anything but straight and narrow, how enrichment and a safe learning environment makes a world of difference for all living creatures, and why there’s no right way into animal care or to care for your animals. TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Learning is a cycle, not a checklist – Consuming without application and refinement means you aren’t learning new skills, you’re just downloading information. 2️⃣ Enrichment for… goats? – Enrichment is for everyone, including goats! Beccy talks about how providing an enriching environment it’s about stopping goats from being goats, rather giving them safe ways to goat. 3️⃣ A winding path helps more than you think – From sea lion shows to dog training, Beccy’s route wasn’t a straight line, and every stop along the way taught her something new. Her journey is exactly what makes her skillful now. For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here . Amazon Affiliate Storefront Find products we recommend at the Pet Harmony Amazon Storefront . As an Amazon Associate, Pet Harmony earns from qualifying purchases. More from Pet Harmony Pet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips Instagram & Facebook: @petharmonytraining Pet Pros: relatable moments and support for your work with pets and their people Instagram & TikTok: @petharmonypro Sign up for our weekly newsletter : https://petharmonytraining.com/join/ Subscribe & Review If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe and review. It helps more pet parents and pros find us. Thanks for being here!

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  Episode #182

  #182 - What If You Used the Enrichment Framework on Yourself? 4 Real Stories

  Sep 2, 20261h 10mS15

  Enrichment is just for pets. It’s for the humans too. It’s for pet parents trying to keep their cool while their dog parkours around the house or their cats who keep making biscuits on their chest at 3 in the morning. It’s for the pet professional who is building the multi-layer plan for a family going through one of the worst weeks of their lives, or welcoming home a new puppy who will send their routine into chaos. In this episode, our PETPro mentors, Allie, Emily, Tiffany, and Ellen show that once you learn how to use the Pet Harmony Enrichment Framework for your pet, you can flip the script and use it for your own enrichment plan. From color-coded stress scales to caring for chronically ill bodies, you'll hear how the same framework we use for our pet’s welfare and wellbeing works just as well on burnout, chronic illness, and everyday overwhelm. TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Humans have species-typical behavior too – From chewing, to walking, to sleeping, to social engagement, humans also have species-typical behaviors that we can work to bolster. 2️⃣ Competency takes practice, not innate talent – The four stages of learning unconscious incompetence → conscious incompetence → conscious competence → unconscious competence) apply to self-care too. 3️⃣ Small sustainable changes beat dramatic short-term overhauls – Start with one small thing at a time, and you may find bigger life changes at the end. For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here . Amazon Affiliate Storefront Find products we recommend at the Pet Harmony Amazon Storefront . As an Amazon Associate, Pet Harmony earns from qualifying purchases. More from Pet Harmony Pet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips Instagram & Facebook: @petharmonytraining Pet Pros: relatable moments and support for your work with pets and their people Instagram & TikTok: @petharmonypro Sign up for our weekly newsletter : https://petharmonytraining.com/join/ Subscribe & Review If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe and review. It helps more pet parents and pros find us. Thanks for being here! If you're a pet professional thinking about joining our PETPro mentorship program, we're hosting an open house! It's totally free, live, unscripted, and us being 100% ourselves while helping our people, so you can see if you like working with us in real time as much as you do listening to us on our podcast. Go to https://petharmonytraining.com/experience to sign up. Come see if we're full of

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