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Enrichment for the Real World

Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training
Animal Behavior
Behavior Modification
Canine Behavior
Sound Preference Test
Nutrition
Gut Brain Health
Veterinary Care
Auditory Stressors
Feline Behavior
Dog Behavior
Sound Sensitivity
Sound Masking
Enrichment For Pets
Animal Welfare
Enrichment
Cooperative Care
Veterinary Visits
Diabetes
Positive Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement 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... more

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You nail a training session. Your dog is locked in, responding beautifully, and you feel that rare rush of “we’ve got this.” Then real life shows up and your dog looks at you like you’ve never met. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: that moment is not... more

There’s a quiet assumption that runs through a lot of behavior work: if we can just change how an animal feels about something, the problem will resolve. Counterconditioning is a powerful tool, and Emily and Allie aren’t here to take it away from you... more

Resource guarding is one of those behaviors that gets treated like it’s one simple problem with one simple fix.

Just add abundance.

Just countercondition it.

Just follow this protocol.

Except… it’s not that simple.

In this episode of Enrichment ... more

In this Q&A episode, we’re answering your questions about resource guarding. 

If you’ve ever lied awake at 2am thinking: 

“Is this normal?” 

“Am I overreacting?”

“Did I cause this?” 

“Should I try that 30-second training hack I just saw on the i... more

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Recent Guests

Haylee Heisel
Special guest discussing resource guarding
sanctuary colleague (unnamed sanctuary)
Episode: #157 - Haylee Heisel: Why Giving More Doesn’t Fix Resource Guarding
Veronica Garcia
Veterinary nurse and behavior consultant
Insight Veterinary Behavior
Episode: #144 - Learning Over Threshold?
Ellen Yocum
Guest speaker discussing horror films and empathy
Episode: #138 - What Horror Films Teach Us About Behavior
Mike Agruss
Attorney specializing in dog bite cases
Mike Agruss Law
Episode: #130 - Mike Agruss: A Nuanced Approach to Dog Bite Advocacy
Sarah van Herpt
Director of the Veterinary and Behavioral Husbandry Services Department for Animals Asia in Vietnam, focusing on animal behavior and rehabilitation.
Animals Asia
Episode: #126 - Sarah van Herpt: Healing Bears, Changing Minds
Lili Chin
Author-illustrator best known for her animal-related art and books.
Doggie Drawings
Episode: #122 - Lili Chin: About Dog Breeds
Amber Quann
CEO and head trainer at Summit Dog Training
Summit Dog Training
Episode: #118 - Amber Quann: Biofeedback, Beer, & Backpacks
Sami Griffin
Veterinary assistant with a background in gender studies and animal behavior.
Episode: #114 - Sami Griffin: Beyond Performative - Effective Gender Inclusivity for Pet Professionals
Debbie Martin
Licensed Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behavior and Educator
Episode: #108 - Debbie Martin: The Behavior Specialist You Didn't Know You Needed

Hosts

Emily Strong
Co-host of Enrichment for the Real World; affiliation frequently listed as Enrichment for the Real World / Pet Harmony Training
Allie Bender
Co-host of Enrichment for the Real World; affiliation frequently listed as Enrichment for the Real World / Pet Harmony Training

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • #86 Hide and Seek

    Is there a safe way to play hide and seek when the older dog has a history of food/funnstuff aggression towards the teenager? It’s well managed now, but as a precaution?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cyndi528
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing info!

    I absolutely love listening to this podcast and eagerly await each new episode. The house gives amazing advice, information that you can easily implement. They also have great guests that I learned a ton from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisafarm
    Canada7 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    I’ve learned so much from these folks, and it makes my day when there’s a new episode to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Naha
    United States7 months ago
  • Go binge on them all right now

    When all the enrichment ideas you see on the internet aren’t working for your dog, you turn to Emily and Allie. They break things down so it makes sense. Why things work-or don’t work and they interview people who may have totally different animal backgrounds but tie it back in to how we can do things well for our pets!

    If you want to listen to a podcast that’s accepting of all walks of life-humans and animals this one is it!

    It’s the one podcast that I go back and listen to episodes more tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beccyrose17
    United States7 months ago
  • Solid information from practiced experts. Thank you .

    Podcast Addict
    5
    laraf
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests bring diverse perspectives while staying grounded in practical care.
Insightful, actionable pet enrichment strategies for real world owners.
Hosts are knowledgeable, compassionate, and clear in guidance.

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#156 - Q&A: All About Resource Guarding
Q: When is resource guarding a problem?
It becomes a problem when it endangers people or other pets, harms relationships, involves genuinely dangerous items, or forces excessive management that disrupts daily life; the episode stresses evaluating safety and reasonableness in context rather than labeling guarding as inherently bad.
#156 - Q&A: All About Resource Guarding
Q: What do we mean when we're talking about resource guarding?
Resource guarding is a natural behavior across many animals, driven by survival and ownership dynamics, and it isn't necessarily abnormal; it becomes a concern when safety or relationships are affected or when the guarding prevents normal living in the home.
#145 - Q&A: Dog Sociability
Q: Why does my dog no longer love the dog park?
As dogs age, they often become less sociable and more selective about their social interactions, similar to humans.
#145 - Q&A: Dog Sociability
Q: What is the difference between intentional biting, exploratory biting and mouthing?
There is a distinction between these types of behavior based on intent and context, which can influence how it is addressed with dogs.
#122 - Lili Chin: About Dog Breeds
Q: What are our observable goals and actionable items that people can take away from this discussion?
The idea that breed cannot predict as much as we give it credit for.

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What is Enrichment for the Real World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Enrichment for the Real World focuses on practical, evidence-informed pet enrichment, training, and caregiver well-being. Episodes cover foraging games, safe management of behavioral issues, and how to design low-stress, high-engagement routines for dogs and other companions. The show emphasizes real-world applicability, avoids quick-fix DIY traps, and often pairs actionable tips with nuanced discussions about context, animal agency, and owner mindset. A standout throughline is sustainable enrichment that enhances behavior without overwhelm, plus thoughtful guidance for communicating with clients, peers, and pet guardians.

Listeners are likely practitioners and enthusiasts in the pet-care space who value science-based methods, humane train... more

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2. Veronica Garcia
3. Ellen Yocum
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6. Lili Chin
7. Amber Quann
8. Sami Griffin

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