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Enrichment for the Real World

Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training

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"

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#117 - Training an Aggressive Dog Safely: The Ins and...

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2025/06/02

In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Allie Bender and Emily Strong chat about the use of protected contact including what it is (and no, it isn’t just putting up a gate or a fence), how to adjust your plan based on needs and progress, tips to avoid the temptation to rush, and advice to ensure that you’re not just relying on barriers to prevent a bite—but setting up everyone for success. Using a detailed case study of a dog named Archie, Allie and Emily share how his family ...

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#116 - Try It: Budget-Friendly Enrichment from...

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2025/05/26

When it comes to enrichment, we often think we need fancy tools, expensive toys, or complicated activities—but what if the best enrichment was sitting in your recycling bin? In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) shares how you can use everyday household items—yes, even your trash—to bring joy, engagement, and behavioral diversity into your pet’s life. You'll learn why pets might ignore new enrichment items at first (hint: it’s not personal!), how to safely ...

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#115 – Present Over Perfect: Enrichment That Matters

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2025/05/19

Episode Overview: Raise your hand if you've ever felt like you’re not doing enough for your pet. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Whether you're a devoted pet parent or a seasoned pro, enrichment burnout is real—and it’s sneaky. In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily (she/they) and Pet Harmony Behavior Consultant Claire Horvat (she/her) explore how perfectionism, comparison traps, and even well-meaning advice can lead to overwhelm. They dive into how cognitive biases—like the Nirvana fallacy and

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#114 - Sami Griffin: Beyond Performative - Effective...

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2025/05/12

What does gender inclusivity have to do with pet behavior consulting? (Spoiler: everything.) In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) chats with Sami Griffin (they/them), a cat and dog behavior consultant with a passion for creating safer, more inclusive spaces—for pets and their people. Sami helps us move beyond surface-level performative action into real, effective inclusivity that doesn’t just sound good, but does good.From busting myths around sex and gender to

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#113 - Q&A: Enrichment Overload- When Is It Too Much?

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2025/05/05

Ever find yourself second-guessing if you’re “doing enrichment right”? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to clear things up. In this Q&A session, Allie Bender (she/her), Emily Strong (she/they), and Ellen Yoakum (she/her) tackle real questions from listeners who are curious (and maybe a little confused) about enrichment.They break down common concerns like: 👉 Are some behaviors “bad,” or just not helpful for my goals? 👉 Can too much enrichment actually hurt my pet? 👉 How can I tell if

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#112 - Try It: Teach Your Dog "Find It" From Scratch

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2025/04/28

Looking for an easy way to enrich your dog’s life and support your behavior goals? “Find It” might be your new favorite go-to. In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily Strong (she/they) walks you through exactly how to teach “Find It” from scratch—even if your dog has never done scent work before.You’ll get a step-by-step guide that starts with clear floors and easy wins, then builds up to more complex searches. But this episode isn’t just about tossing treats—it’s about being

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#111 - Scent Work for Dogs: Enrichment That Supports...

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2025/04/21

Simple, flexible scent games that help your dog thrive—and give you a well-earned breather.If you’ve ever needed your dog to do something enriching without needing your full attention, or wanted to build your relationship through fun, sniffy games, this episode is your new best friend.In this week’s episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Allie Bender and Emily Strong unpack the magic of scent work—and how it supports your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being and makes your life easier

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#110 - Q&A: Enrichment Strategies for Pets with...

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2025/03/24

Anyone who has a pet with allergies knows that it can be rough to create an enrichment strategy that fits their needs. Depending on the type and severity of that allergy there can be a lot of restrictions. In this episode, we discuss the allergy journies we've gone on with our own dogs and how we've created enrichment strategies around allergy restrictions. After that, we tie in how we can measure success for allergy kiddos and non-allergy kiddos. You can find the full episode show note...

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#109 - Assessing Risk for the Safety Enrichment Category

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2025/03/17

We're asked all the time about enrichment that isn't related to food. Well, here we are, folks! Today's episode is all about the safety category of enrichment. We'll discuss how to perform a risk assessment for your pet's enrichment strategy. You can find the full episode show notes here.

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#108 - Debbie Martin: The Behavior Specialist You...

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2025/03/10

What the heck is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior? Find out in this week's episode with Debbie Martin! Plus, sound sensitivities, risk assessments, and puppy socialization. Buckle up! You can find the full episode show notes here. Using Enrichment to Solve Problems LIVE! Allie and Emily will teach you to implement an effective and sustainable enrichment strategy with your pet so you can work smarter, not harder when it comes to reaching your training goals. We have 8 slots avail...

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#107 - How to Better Support Clients

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2025/03/03

This one's for the pet professionals! Clients are integral to what we do and that means we need to make sure they're well-supported throughout the journey. In this episode, we explore the foundations of exemplary client care, including some tips to help you better support your clients even more. You can find the full episode show notes here.

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#106 - Dr. Kelly Ballantyne: Combating Caregiver Burden

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2025/02/24

We've said it before and we'll say it again- it's hard to care for individuals who need specialized care, and that includes pets with behavior challenges! In this episode, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Kelly Ballantyne provides tips for combating caregiver burden, discusses the link between pain and behavior, and gives up-to-date information on anti-anxiety medication for adolescent animals. You can find the full episode show notes here.

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#105 - But, Like, What Even Is Training, Anyway?

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2025/02/17

We talk about training a lot. But, like, what even IS training? Does it have to involve a treat pouch and clicker? Or, perhaps, could it involve Allie bear crawling up a platform and nothing more? Check out today's episode to find out. You can find the full episode show notes here.

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#104 - Ayoka Bubar: Dog Sports as Enrichment

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2025/02/10

Flyball, Agility, Tracking, Rally Obedience, Trick Titling, Conformation, Herding, Mondioring, Obedience, oh my! If you're into canine sports or looking to learn more about them, Ayoka is your person. Get ready to step into the world of R+ dog sports! You can find the full episode show notes here. Join our upcoming free live webinar for force-free behavior professionals!3 Strategies to Uplevel Your Consulting Skills to Solve Behavior Challenges: Happier pets, enthusiastic clients,...

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#103 - Adaptations for [Human] Accessibility

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2025/02/03

Every human experiences and operates in the world in a unique way. That means that the way each person cares for their pet will be unique, too! So, how do we make adaptations for humans to successfully work with and enrich their pets? Tune in to this episode to find out! You can find the full episode show notes here.

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#102 - Gabrielle Johnson: Disability Justice in...

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2025/01/27

The animal training industry is typically on board with non-human learners being individuals and meeting those individuals where they are when it comes to training. But what about our human learners? In this episode, Gabrielle Johnson talks about how we can meet our human learners where they are and how to support disability justice in the animal welfare industry. You can find the full episode show notes here.

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#101 - How to Reduce Harm in Our Industry

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2025/01/20

In this implementation episode, Allie and Emily delve deep into harm reduction within the pet professional industry. The discussion includes stories of Allie's Flight Cue skills, the importance of accountability, and the intricacies of managing difficult situations gracefully. Learn about the concepts of politeness versus consideration, the importance of safe and supportive communities, and practical steps to reduce harm effectively. This episode comes with a blanket content warning: in talki...

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#100 - Laura van Dernoot Lipsky: Trauma Stewardship...

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2025/01/13

In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, the founder of the Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of 'Trauma Stewardship' and 'The Age of Overwhelm'. In this episode, Emily and Laura discuss the importance of trauma stewardship and harm reduction. Laura shares insights on reframing self-care, the interconnectedness of our lives, and the significance of systemic approaches in improving the quality of life for pets, their people, and the professionals who su...

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#99 - Tiffany Holmes: Living with Pets with Behavior...

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2025/01/06

Living with a pet who has behavior challenges is a unique experience. It's hard, frustrating, and full of tears all while being lovely, funny, and wonderful. And, what we've found, is that you can't truly get it unless you've lived it. Today's guest, Pet Harmony's own Tiffany Holmes, gets it. In this episode, Tiffany discusses the good, the bad, the ugly, and the wonderful of living with a pet with extreme behavior challenges. Whether you want to better understand what your clients or loved o...

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#98 - Q&A: E-Collars

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2024/11/18

We're wrapping up season 8 with another Q&A episode! In this episode, you'll hear Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about:E-collars, and vibration collars, and what's the differenceNuanceEmily's million-dollar Shark Tank ideaYou can find the full episode show notes here.

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