Still dealing with reactivity, anxiety, or destruction—even after walks, training, and puzzle toys?

In this eye-opening episode, Em talks with Meghan Wolfgram, founder of SwiftPaws, to explore the deeper science and soul of dog enrichment—and why it’s often the missing piece in solving behavior challenges. Whether your dog is high-energy, reactive, or just bored, real enrichment taps into instincts and builds regulation far beyond food toys or frozen Kongs.

In this episode:

• Why physical exercise isn't enough to calm a dysregulated or anxious dog

• Discover how mental stimulation improves confidence, behavior, and connection

• Get real-world enrichment strategies you can use at home to create calm and fulfillment

Press play to rethink enrichment—and give your dog the instinct-satisfying, behavior-supporting outlet they’ve been asking for.

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This episode is proudly sponsored by our partnership with SwiftPaws.

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This podcast explores real-life dog behavior and training through the lens of a canine nutritionist, dog coach, and retired vet tech—diving into reactivity, dog obedience, dog health, dog food, dog habits, dog lifestyle, canine enrichment, pet enrichment, dog myths, and what it actually takes to support reactive dogs safely and calmly. Whether you’re a dog mom navigating reactivity, building the human–dog bond, choosing dog products, or just trying to create a calmer dog life with your canine, you’ll find grounded strategies to build trust, improve dog behavior, and help your dog feel safe, understood, and supported.

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