Join the authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World for chats with experts in animal care about what it means to meet an animal's needs, how we create, assess, and meet goals, all while maintaining ourselves. If you’re ready to geek out about all things enrichment, from theory to practical application, you’re in the right place.
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With the world offering many obstacles & perspectives for tackling them, get the most exclusive, high quality takes from Thad & his many guests as they offer personal assistance on economic development and Black empowerment in today’s climate. Black Enrichment seeks to combine a good balance of science & research with philosophical & Afrocentric FIRE #B1
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Weekly messages, Sundays and Wednesday evenings, by Bishop Brenda Perry and guest ministers.
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Each week we bring aged care industry experts, thought leaders and passionate individuals directly to you to share their knowledge, stories and experiences. Hosted by Ash De Neef, the ACE Podcast is brought to you by SilVR Adventures ~ enriching the quality of life for seniors with meaningful activities that bring joy through virtual reality. Maybe you'd like to partner with us? Have your message, showcased directly to our rapidly growing audience of aged care executives and people working w ...
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Welcome to Enrichment Today, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit! This podcast covers topics to build stability and find tranquility in your life. Join us to discuss topics to improve your financial health, change your limiting beliefs, improve your wellness and so much more, all to increase your self-sufficiency.Visit enrichmenttoday.org to find out more about Dr. Amy Blansit, and visit drewlewis.org to find out more about her nonprofit organization. Now sit back, relax, and come break some crayons w ...
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Join me in a series of unfiltered conversations with some of the most remarkable purpose-driven humans who have all either achieved, accomplished, created, inspired, overcome or triumphed. It is a quest to understand what purpose really is and to uncover and articulate the steps along the way to help you get there. I didn’t survive brain cancer three times just to survive brain cancer. My own purpose is to help others along the path to a fully engaged, fiercely connected and purpose-drenched ...
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How can I be the best version of myself? How do I fulfill my aspirations? How can I work more efficiently for better results? Get access to winning strategies previously ONLY accessible to an elite cadre of high earners. As boss, mentor and coach, Rich Bello - Co-Founder and COO of Blue Ridge Capital - has played a pivotal role in the careers of hundreds of NYC's most ambitious professionals. Being the driving force for them to scale their lives to new peaks on their own. This isn’t just ano ...
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#74 - Q&A: Why Does My Dog Only Care Sometimes?
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To wrap up Season 6, we're answering your questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode! In this season's Q&A episode Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about: Why our pets sometimes react to things and sometimes don't Tips for helping your pet enjoy paw care Whether dogs can sleep in the bed You can find the full episode show…
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Last week we talked with Dr. Valli Parthasarathy about cooperative care for all species, and this week Allie and Emily talk about how to have happier vet visits. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Why Wants Vs. Needs conversations are important Tips for thoughtful antecedent arrangement at the clinic How to determine if you…
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#72 - Dr. Valli Parthasarathy: Cooperative Care for All Species
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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Dr. Valli Parthasarathy the owner of Synergy Veterinary Behavior in Portland, Oregon, where she helps families whose dogs, cats, birds, horses, and other species show problematic behaviors. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Valli talk about: Common behavior issues in various species Co…
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Last week we heard from Dr. Tim Lewis and one of the topics we discussed was the biology of dogs. This week we’re going to dive further into trialing gut-brain health and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Emily falling out of the space-time continuum Nutrition is a s…
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#70 - Dr. Tim Lewis: The Biology of Dogs
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In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Tim Lewis. Dr. Tim Lewis has a PhD in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studies a wide range of animals from turtles to domestic dogs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Tim talk about: Finding the balance between “save them all” and breed determinism Retrai…
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#69 - How to Create an Efficient Enrichment Storage System
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Last week we heard from Jungle Jordan Veasley about efficient enrichment storage systems. This week we're going to dive further into enrichment storage systems in the home. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Allie's love of The Home Edit Emily's rule of 3 when it comes to Kongs How molehills are sometimes mountains You can …
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#68 - Jungle Jordan Veasley: Improving Welfare for All Species
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In this week's podcast episode, we're joined by Jungle Jordan Veasley, a zookeeper and wildlife educator. Jordan is doing such important work not only for the animals in his care but for humans too! Representation matters and he’s a living, breathing example of why. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Jordan talk about: What sorcery thi…
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#67 - Creative Solutions for Physical Exercise
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Last week we heard from Lori Stevens and one of the topics we discussed was movement & exercise for behavioral therapies. This week we’re going to dive further into creative solutions for physical exercise and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Risk levels being on a …
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#66 - Lori Stevens: Movement and Exercise as Behavioral Therapy
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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Lori Stevens to talk about the intersection of physical and behavioral health for our pets through movement. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Lori talk about: What exercise is and isn’t about Assessing what types of exercise are ideal for an animal Cheap and free exercise options The …
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#65 - How to Avoid Common Enrichment Toy Mistakes
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Last week we heard from David Roberts and one of the topics we discussed was getting the most out of your dog’s enrichment toys. This week we’re going to dive further into avoiding common enrichment toy mistakes and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: The most annoying…
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#64 - David Roberts: Getting the Most Out of Your Dog's Enrichment Toys
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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by David Roberts of Ulti-Mutt Dog Toys! In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and David talk about: Data-driven processes for developing enrichment tools Meeting animals’ needs in cost-effective ways Troubleshooting dogs’ interest in toys Sacrificial shoes You can find the full episode show notes…
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#63 - MaryKaye Kendrick: Creating Harmonious Households for Dogs & Kids
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In this week's episode, we are joined by MaryKaye Kendrick, one of our very own behavior consultants and mentors. MaryKaye is a phenomenal educator, teacher, trainer, and human with an incredible skill for empathy and compassion in each case. In this episode, you'll hear Emily and MaryKaye talk about Learner-centered teaching Broadcasting body lang…
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This week, we're wrapping up Season 5 with our Q&A episode to answer your fantastic questions! In this episode you'll hear Allie, Emily, and Ellen talk about: Dig pits for dogs Freeing the operant and how it relates to enrichment Handling the holidays You can find the full show notes here. Join our upcoming Leash Reactivity webinar where we'll cove…
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Last week we heard from Kalyn Holl and one of the topics we discussed was living a life in moderation. This week we’re going to dive further into everything in moderation and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: How behaviors aren’t necessarily good or bad The dangers o…
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#60 - Kalyn Holl: Sled Dogs and Reindeer
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In this week's interview episode, we are joined by Kalyn Holl, the Head Reindeer Trainer at Chena Outdoor Collective. Whether training reindeer, teaching education programs, or competing in sled dog races, Kalyn brings a beautiful perspective to their training. In this episode, you'll hear Kalyn and Emily talk about: Letting the animal tell you wha…
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Enrichment Today Episode 27: Helping Others Discover Themselves
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On Episode 27 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Dami Odunewu, Founder and CEO of Purpose Connect, to talk about overcoming cultural differences, improving readiness in professional spaces, and so much more.Av Dr. Amy Blansit
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Last week we heard from Christina Horne and one of the topics we discussed was Systems for Navigating Service Dog training and society. This week we’re going to dive further into leading with curiosity and how that helps you navigate society and pet parenting and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episod…
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#58 - Christina Horne: Systems for Navigating Service Dog Training & Society
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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Christina Horne. Christina delights in working with people and animals alike and has such a fresh take on teaching and training and the relationship between teachers and learners. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Christina talk about: Giving your learners space to just do things The p…
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#57 - Providing Environmental Complexity
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Last week we heard from Darian Fambro and one of the topics we discussed was environmental diversity. This week we’re going to dive further into providing environmental diversity and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: How we provide environmental diversity for our own…
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#56 - Darian Fambro: Cold-Blooded but Warm-Hearted
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In this week's interview episode we are joined by Darian Fambro. Darian, a zookeeper and educator, specializes in reptiles, invertebrates, large mammals care and education programs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Darian talk about: Insect personalities Why you have to train your dragon Grumpy tortoise faces Selfies with hyenas You …
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Last week we heard from Valerie Bogie and one of the topics we discussed was how your self-care is enrichment. This week, we're going to dive further into self-care as enrichment, our own enrichment journeys, and implementation for real life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: How their therapy sessions are often just reali…
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#54 - Valerie Bogie: Your Self-Care is Enrichment
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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Valerie Bogie. Valerie is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) with a Veterinary Social Work focus through the University of Tennessee Knoxville, where she completed their Veterinary Human Support Certificate in 2022. Valerie is also an Educator for Emotional CPR, which tea…
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#53 - Are Necessary Evils Really Necessary?
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Last week we heard from Kyle Hetzel and one of the topics we discussed was finding alternative solutions to old problems. This week we’re going to dive further into whether necessary evils are actually necessary and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Pruney shame fing…
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#52 - Kyle Hetzel: New Alternatives to Old Solutions
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In today's interview episode, we're joined by Kyle Hetze, the Assistant Curator of the Children's Zoo at an AZA accredited zoo on the west coast. He has been an animal trainer for 12 years, working with a wide range of species from birds of prey to walrus, giraffes, goats, and everything in between. He has utilized the Constructional Approach train…
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#51 - Tracy Harachi: Caring for the People Who Care for Pets
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To kick off Season 5 of Enrichment for the Real World, we are joined by our very own Tracy Harachi. Tracy is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, Certified Canine Fitness Trainer, and Fitpaws Master Trainer. She joined the Pet Harmony team in 2022 and applies years of experience focused on improving the well-being of families …
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Enrichment Today Episode 26: Fashion Forward, A Magical Night
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On this episode of Enrichment Today, Holly Melton and Zack Wilson will be talking about the Drew Lewis Foundation's 9th annual Fashion Forward event. This is a night where kids from underserved communities receive a brand new back to school outfit and shoes, and then they get to show it off in a fashion show. To learn more or to purchase ticket/spo…
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We get a lot of great questions from the fabulous folks in our Enrichment for the Real World Facebook group, and some of those answers deserve a whole lot more than what we can say in a Facebook message. So, we are ending this season with another Q&A episode! In this Q&A episode, you’re going to hear Emily, Ellen, and I answer your questions, inclu…
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Last week we heard from Lili Chin and one of the topics we discussed was essentially how to creep on your pets to learn more about them. This week, we’ll dive further into why you need to video your pets and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Emily’s love of infomerci…
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#48 - Lili Chin: Behind the Scenes with Doggie Drawings
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This week, we are joined by Lili Chin, the illustrator behind Doggie Language and Kitty Language. Even if you’re not familiar with her name, you’ve likely seen one of Lili’s illustrations if you’ve spent some time down the dog training rabbit hole. She started off with the Boogie illustrations- her Boston Terrier at the time- and now illustrates al…
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Last week we heard from Dr. Micaela Young about When Medical Problems become behavioral problems. This week we’re going to dive further into phrasing feedback to your vet and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Including everything Your vet knows more about your indivi…
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Enrichment Today Episode 25: The Last Mile
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On this episode of the Enrichment Today Podcast, our host, Holly Melton, interviews Bart Brown, the president and CEO of Ozarks Food Harvest, to talk about partnerships and hunger in our area.Av Dr. Amy Blansit
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#46 - Dr. Micaela Young: When Medical Problems Become Behavioral Problems
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In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Micaela Young. Dr. Young is both a veterinarian and Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed based in the Seattle area. Dr. Young does an incredible job of navigating the needs of all family members in the home and supporting the whole team. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and …
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#45 - Building Connection Through Touch
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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 connection through touch and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Touch consent tests Oso’s itchy face Copper’s owie knee Yo…
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Enrichment Today Episode 24: Shared Knowledge is Empowerment
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The Enrichment Today Podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit with special guests Chelsea Caceras and Ramon Martinez. Join them as they discuss the impacts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or DEI. To learn more about the Drew Lewis Foundation, visit our website https://drewlewis.org/ To continue to support what we do, feel free to check out our mer…
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#44 - Katie Sulzmann: The Benefits of Massage for Your Pet
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In this week's episode, we are joined by Katie Sulzmann. Katie is a Nationally Certified Canine Massage Therapist, a Certified Veterinary Massage and Rehab Therapist, and is Fear Free Certified. You have probably heard Allie gush about Oso’s massage therapist before. Both Oso and Allie absolutely adore her and she’s helped him so much to maintain h…
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#43 - Why Your Dog Training Isn't Working
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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 further into a common reason why folks say training isn’t working, which is providing a challenge that is well-matched to the animal’s skill set, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. …
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#42 - Dr. Kristina Spaulding: The Stress Factor in Dogs
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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 Resiliency and Enhancing Well-Being. Stress and its effect on behavior is one of those topics that benefit everyone to know about. It’s such an integral part of understanding behavior and addressing needs …
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Enrichment Today Episode 23: Blue House Project Porch Party
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On the 23rd episode of Enrichment Today, hosts Dr. Amy Blansit and Holly Melton tell us all about the Blue House Porch Party, scheduled for May 5th at the Fairbanks. All are welcome to join us at 5 pm for music, memories, and Drew Lewis' favorite drink: the Cuba Libre! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/…
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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 into training a species other than dogs and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: A happy tarantula swinging its little le…
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#40 - Michelle Martiya: The Benefits of Working with Multiple Species
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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. Michelle coaches people virtually in training their equids and exotic pets and specializes in working with fearful and feral equids, from those who have never been in contact with humans to those who have …
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Enrichment Today Episode 22: Helping the Future
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Episode 22 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, hosted by Holly Melton with special guest Brandi VanAntwerp, the Executive Director of Foster Adopt Connect.Av Dr. Amy Blansit
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Enrichment Today Episode 21: Giving a Voice to Children
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Episode 21 of the Enrichment Today Podcast, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit with special guest Katiina Dull, the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/thechildadvocacycenter https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoun…
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Enrichment Today Episode 20: Cultural Diversity
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Episode 20 of our podcast Enrichment Today, hosted by Dr. Amy Blansit and our special guest Kay Gibson from the American Indian Center of Springfield! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/americanindiancenter1 https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation…
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#39 - Q&A - Enrichment for Herding Dogs
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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 answer your questions, including: The biggest misunderstanding folks have about enrichment Our go-to activities The enrichment category we wish got more love And, of course, the question we named this episode afte…
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#38 - Unlocking the Behavior Matrix: Part 2
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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 positive reinforcement and what that means for the pets in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: What positive reinforcement is and isn’t, and why taking a prescriptive ap…
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Enrichment Today Episode 19: Intervention Prevention
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On Episode 19 of Enrichment Today, Director of Development Holly Melton sits down with Timmarie Hamilton from Missouri Mentoring Partnership! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewLewisFoundation https://www.facebook.com/MMPGreeneCounty https://www.facebook.com/EnrichmentToday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewlewisfoundation/ https://www.i…
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#37 - Unlocking the Behavior Matrix: Part 1
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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 learning foundations and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. And, because there’s like… a lot… of learning foundations, this is part 1 of part 2. In this implementation episode, Emily an…
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#36 - Dr. Susan Friedman: Become a Better Animal Trainer
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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 before, you know that this is going to be a great episode full of nuggets that you can apply to your animal training, but also just to your life in general. Susan walks the walk when it comes to implementing…
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#35 - Implementing Predictability for Security
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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 predictability and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: How Emily and Allie met, in which Allie screamed at Emily and Emily decide…
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#34 - Sara McLoudrey: Care With Consent
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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 philosophy is so in line with our work smarter not harder approach to enrichment and animal training and she puts on great emphasis on sustainability for the human. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emi…
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