What does it really mean to give our pets an abundant life? Emily and Claire unpack common myths around enrichment and abundance, where well-intentioned positive reinforcement can slip into coercion, and where saying no can actually be part of a healthy, ethical relationship. From toy-bin epiphanies to dogs “earning their keep,” this episode dives into meeting needs, setting boundaries, and letting go of control without letting chaos reign. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re giving your p...
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What does it really mean to give our pets an abundant life? Emily and Claire unpack common myths around enrichment and abundance, where well-intentioned positive reinforcement can slip into coercion, and where saying no can actually be part of a healthy, ethical relationship. From toy-bin epiphanies to dogs “earning their keep,” this episode dives into meeting needs, setting boundaries, and letting go of control without letting chaos reign. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re giving your p...
#137 - All Work And No Play Makes Everyone a Dull Critter
Enrichment for the Real World
55 minutes
2 weeks ago
#137 - All Work And No Play Makes Everyone a Dull Critter
So many of us (pet parents and pros) get tangled up in “shoulds”. My dog should behave better. I should know how to fix this. People shouldn’t think my dog is “bad.” But what if some of the hardest parts of living with our pets aren’t really about their behavior… but about the pressure we put on ourselves? In this episode of Enrichment for the Real World, Emily and Tiffany unpack how our beliefs about control and perfection can make the whole family miserable, and how giving our...
Enrichment for the Real World
What does it really mean to give our pets an abundant life? Emily and Claire unpack common myths around enrichment and abundance, where well-intentioned positive reinforcement can slip into coercion, and where saying no can actually be part of a healthy, ethical relationship. From toy-bin epiphanies to dogs “earning their keep,” this episode dives into meeting needs, setting boundaries, and letting go of control without letting chaos reign. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re giving your p...
