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#136 - Try It: New Cue, Same Trick (and Why It Matters)
Season 12 Episode 136
What if you could teach your pet not just one way to understand a cue, but multiple ways — or even help them notice their own body as a signal? That’…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
#135 - Trick or Treat? When Enrichment Isn't Enriching
Season 12 Episode 135
Sometimes enrichment doesn’t go the way we planned. Maybe the activity is too easy, too hard, too arousing, or just plain unsustainable. In this epis…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
#134 - Try It: Identify Your Home's Grumble & Growl Zones
Season 11 Episode 134
Ever notice your pet getting tense in certain spots around your house? Spaces like the hallway, under the table, or right next to you on the couch? T…
1 year ago
#133 - How to Incorporate Kids Into Your Pet's Enrichment Plan
Season 11 Episode 133
Parenting is already a full-time job, and when you add pets into the mix, things can feel overwhelming. But what if your kids could actually help mak…
1 year ago
#132 - Are You Self-Sabotaging?
Season 11 Episode 132
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Either I have to do X, or Y terrible thing will happen”? Welcome to dichotomous thinking, one of the sneakiest …
1 year ago
#131 - Why Training Mechanics Aren't Enough
Season 11 Episode 131
You can have the fanciest training plan in the world—but if you skip the “soft” skills, you’re building on shaky ground. This week, Allie and Emily d…
1 year ago
#130 - Mike Agruss: A Nuanced Approach to Dog Bite Advocacy
Season 11 Episode 130
Content Warning: This episode does include discussion of dog bites.
When a dog bite happens, emotions run high—fear, guilt, anger, confusion. In toda…
1 year ago
#129 - Q&A: All About Anxiety in Dogs
Season 11 Episode 129
Wondering if your dog will “grow out of” anxiety? Or if a sit-stay will solve their fear of strangers? This Q&A episode clears up the most common mis…
1 year, 1 month ago
#128 - Try it: How to Find Indoor Activities for Dogs on Hot Days
Season 11 Episode 128
When the temperatures soar, it can feel like your only option is to survive summer with the AC cranked up and a bored dog staring at you, but we’ve g…
1 year, 1 month ago
#127 - Summer Enrichment Activities
Season 11 Episode 127
Summer heat getting in the way of your enrichment goals? You’re not alone. In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Allie and Emily break do…
1 year, 1 month ago