Enrichment for the Real World
Episodes
#47 - Phrasing Feedback to a Vet
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Dr. Micaela Young about When Medical Problems become behavioral problems. This week we’re going to dive further into phrasin...
#46 - Dr. Micaela Young: When Medical Problems Become Behavioral Problems
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Micaela Young. Dr. Young is both a veterinarian and Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge A...
#45 - Building Connection Through Touch
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Katie Sulzmann and one of the topics we discussed was animal massage. This week we’re going to dive further into building co...
#44 - Katie Sulzmann: The Benefits of Massage for Your Pet
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are joined by Katie Sulzmann. Katie is a Nationally Certified Canine Massage Therapist, a Certified Veterinary Massage...
#43 - Why Your Dog Training Isn't Working
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Dr. Kristina Spaulding and one of the topics we discussed was The Stress Factor in Dogs. This week we’re going to dive furth...
#42 - Dr. Kristina Spaulding: The Stress Factor in Dogs
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Enrichment for the Real World, we are joined by Dr. Kristina Spaulding, author of The Stress Factor in Dogs: Unlocking ...
#41 - How to Train Any Species
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Michelle Martiya and one of the topics we discussed was working with multiple species. This week we’re going to dive further...
#40 - Michelle Martiya: The Benefits of Working with Multiple Species
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off Season 4 of Enrichment for the Real World, we are joined by Michelle Martiya, a certified exotic animal trainer from Boca Raton, FL. Miche...
#39 - Q&A - Enrichment for Herding Dogs
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up Season 3, we are excited to bring you our first Q&A Episode! In this Q&A episode, you’re going to hear Emily, Ellen, and I ans...
#38 - Unlocking the Behavior Matrix: Part 2
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Emily and Allie skimmed the surface of how learning and behavior work. This week we’re coming back for Part 2, focusing specifically on po...
#37 - Unlocking the Behavior Matrix: Part 1
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Dr. Susan Friedman and one of the topics we discussed was observation. This week we’re going to dive further into some learn...
#36 - Dr. Susan Friedman: Become a Better Animal Trainer
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Dr. Susan G Friedman Ph.D. For those of you who have had the pleasure of hearing Susan talk be...
#35 - Implementing Predictability for Security
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Sara McLoudrey and one of the topics we discussed was care with consent. This week we’re going to dive further into predicta...
#34 - Sara McLoudrey: Care With Consent
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Sara McLoudrey. Sara has such a fresh perspective on cooperative care. Her Care with Consent p...
#33 - What Do You Make Behavior Mean?
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Marissa Martino and one of the topics we discussed was how your mindset impacts your behavior, and your pet’s behavior in tu...
#32 - Marissa Martino: Cultivating Connections for Behavior Change
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Marissa Martino. Marissa has dedicated her career to the welfare of both ends of the leash and how exploring ourselv...
#31 - Creating Sustainable Management
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Naomi Rotenberg and one of the topics we discussed was practical management solutions. This week we’re going to dive further...
#30 - Naomi Rotenberg: Creating Harmonious Dog & Cat Households
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing a dog to a cat can be nerve-wracking! Join Emily as she interviews Naomi Rotenberg from Praiseworthy Pets as they dive into all things hel...
#29 - Breed Typical Enrichment
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Dr. Jessica Hekman, a veterinary researcher and one of the topics we discussed was how breed impacts behavior. This week we’...
#28 - Dr. Jessica Hekman: Does Dog Breed Affect Behavior?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s interview episode, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Hekman, a veterinary researcher. Jessica has a fantastic skill, among many others, ...
#27 - Ellen Yoakum: Enrichment for Separation Anxiety
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are kicking off Season 3 of Enrichment for the Real World with our very own trainer and behavior consultant, Ellen Yoakum! Ellen i...
#26 - Learn How to Play With Your Animal
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Dr. Miranda Workman and one of the topics we discussed was cat enrichment. This week we’re going to dive further into learni...
#25 - Dr. Miranda Workman: Cat Enrichment
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Dr. Miranda K. Workman, the Behavioral Sciences Team Shelter Behavior Apprenticeship Liaison f...
#24 - When Agency Isn’t an Option
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Lisa Clifton-Bumpass and one of the topics we discussed was agency and communication around medical handling. This week we’r...
#23 - Lisa Clifton-Bumpass: Compassion Meets Communication
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s interview episode, we are joined by Lisa Clifton-Bumpass. Lisa is a training systems analyst specializing in the constructional appro...
#22 - Practical Problem-Solving
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Ken Ramirez and one of the topics we discussed was troubleshooting your training. In this week’s implementation episode we’...
#21 - Ken Ramirez: Comprehensive Care
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s interview episode, we are joined by Ken Ramirez. Ken Ramirez has been working in animal care and training for nearly 50 years and is ...
#20 - Building Food Motivation
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s implementation episode, Allie and Emily continue talking about food motivation. It’s a topic that is important for all of the anima...
#19 - Kathy Sdao: Food Motivation Myths
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview episode, we are joined by Kathy Sdao, an applied animal behaviorist to discuss an always popular topic, food motivation. Food motiva...
#18 - Cultivating a Growing Mindset
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Matt Beisner and one of the topics we discussed was being willing to continue learning. This week we’re going to dive furthe...
#17 - Matt Beisner: Growing Publicly
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to kick off Season 2 with this interview episode! This week, we are joined by Matt Beisner CPDT-KA, FDM. Matt is the founder of THE ...
#16 - Flight Training Mini-Sode
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special mini-sode for y’all today! We get a ton of questions about flight training, so we wanted to put together a little episode to answe...
#15 - Data Tracking for Enrichment
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Dr. Eduardo Fernandez and one of the topics we discussed was data tracking for enrichment. In this week's implementation ...
#14 - Dr. Eduardo Fernandez: The Science of Enrichment
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We always learn so much from Eddie and often find it really humbling to talk with him. He reminds us that there’s still so much to learn, there’s ...
#13 - Where to Start Your Enrichment Journey
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Peter Amelia and one of the topics we discussed was where to start on your enrichment journey. This week we’re going to dive...
#12 - Peter Amelia: Enrichment in a Multi-Species Household
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Peter Amelia to discuss enrichment in a multi-species household. As you'll hear, Peter ge...
#11 - What Will You Do If Things Go Sideways?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Michael Shikashio and one of the topics we discussed was having Plans B, C, D, etc. when you can’t do Plan A. This week we’...
#10 - Mike Shikashio: Influencing the Industry Through Empathy
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s interview episode, we are joined by Michael Shikashio, CDBC, the founder of AggressiveDog.com. Through his work as an educator and fe...
#9 - Let The Animal Be Themselves
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Helen Dishaw and one of the topics we discussed was letting animals be animals. This week we’re going to dive further into l...
#8 - Helen Dishaw: What We Can Learn From Birds
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s interview episode, we are joined by Helen Dishaw, Curator of Bird Programs at Tracy Aviary and Vice President of The International As...
#7 - Agency in Social Interactions
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we heard from Mara Velez and one of the topics we discussed was agency in relation to dog-dog play. This week, we're going to dive furt...
#6 - Mara Velez: Shelter Enrichment & Playgroups
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we are joined by Mara Velez, the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, to di...
#5 - Creating a Restful Environment for Our Animals
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s implementation episode, Allie and Emily dive further into relaxation and talk about implementing this often undervalued category of e...
#4 - Dr. Chris Pachel: Moving Beyond Diagnose & Prescribe
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chris Pachel, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior...
#3 - Measuring Agency
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Enrichment for the Real World, the podcast devoted to improving the quality of life of pets and their people through enrichment.Last week w...
#2 - Nathan Andrews: Compassionate Problem-Solving in Zoos
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Enrichment for the Real World, the podcast devoted to improving the quality of life of pets and their people through enrichment.In our fi...
#1 - Enrichment 101
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Enrichment for the Real World, the podcast devoted to improving the quality of life of pets and their people through enrichment. Join us ...
Introducing Enrichment for the Real World
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right! The authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World created a podcast! We hope that you are as excited as we are about what’s in sto...