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The Enrichment Advice That's Everywhere and Why It Might Be Making Things Worse | Dog Behavior
Description
Have you ever felt like your dog is trying to tell you something… but you’re not sure what you’re missing?
Like the barking, the restlessness, the shutdowns, the “too much” days aren’t random — but you can’t quite connect the dots?
A lot of overwhelmed dog parents end up chasing solutions.
More toys.
More enrichment.
More doing.
And somehow it still doesn’t feel better.
In this conversation, Em sits down with enrichment educator Tori Mistick to talk about what changes when we stop trying to fix behavior and start listening to it instead.
Because behavior is often communication.
And sometimes the smallest shifts — how we feed, how we move through the day, how much space we allow for rest — can support our dogs more than any new activity ever could.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, confused, or like you’re missing something important, this episode will feel like slowing down beside someone who understands.
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This podcast explores life with dogs, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog training. It's for the dog community navigating overwhelm, guilt, burnout, and self-doubt while struggling to keep up with a dog who asks for more. Episodes cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, dog body language, dog communication, emotional healing, self-trust, personal growth, and finding real relief in the connection you have with your dog. Whether you're raising a reactive dog, feeling discouraged, or simply trying to better understand your dog and yourself, this podcast helps you create a calmer life together and strengthen the bond that changes both of you. We're now building to take this conversation on the road, bringing honest support directly to dog parents around the world.
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