In this episode, Allie Bender and Emily Strong join me to dive into:

• Meeting a dog's needs through enrichment
• How to use enrichment in behavior modification
• Why enrichment can help simplify a behavior training plan
• Meeting the client's needs and giving them motivation to participate
• The value of scent work for dogs
• Building resilience through enrichment
• Simple enrichment ideas for shelters

This episode was recorded January 19th, 2022

Allie's and Emily's bios:
Allie Bender, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA & Emily Strong CDBC, SBA are the co-owners of Pet Harmony Animal Behavior & Training and the co-authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World. Through Pet Harmony, Allie and Emily oversee a team of behavior consultants, work with their own private clients, and work with current and aspiring behavior professionals through the Enrichment Framework for Behavior Modification Master Class, Pet Harmony Pro Campus, and the Pet Harmony Mentorship Program. 

Allie and Emily are national speakers, published authors, animal welfare advocates, and have made radio, podcast, commercial, and TV appearances. Allie has been working in animal welfare since 2006 and started professionally training in 2012. Emily has been working in animal welfare since 1990 and became a behavior consultant in 2008. Allie has a BS in Animal Science from Iowa State University and is certified through the Council for Certification of Professionals Dog Trainers. Both Allie & Emily are certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Links:

• petharmonytraining.com
• petharmonytraining.com/enrichmentframework
• instagram.com/petharmonytraining
• instagram.com/petharmonypro
• facebook.com/petharmonytraining
• Canine Enrichment for the Real World: Making It a Part of Your Dog's Daily Life (Dogwise Publishing)

Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

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