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Enrichment for the Real World

by Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training
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Latest episodes

  • #189 - Why Behaviors Cluster Together

    October 21, 2026 · 38 min

    In this episode, Emily and Veronica talk about why multiple dog behavior problems often cluster together (stranger danger & vet challenges, sound sensitivity & separation anxiety, resource guard & handling issues…) and how Pet Harmony…

  • #188 - Behavior Advice You Couldn't Bring Yourself to Follow

    October 14, 2026 · 47 min

    After years of having clients come to us, scared and worried we’re going to parrot advice that leaves their stomach in knots, we’re finally laying it all out there. And yes, it gets a little spicy. In this episode, Emily and Tiffany talk…

  • #187 - Dogtor Andy: Compassionate Veterinary Care

    October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Andrzej (Andy) Ogrodny, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), also known online as Dogtor Andy. Dr. Andy is a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist, with a knack for making complex medical…

  • #186 - Your "Good Enough" Enrichment Plan

    September 30, 2026 · 41 min

    If you’ve ever lay away at night running through the list of everything you didn’t do for your pet today… welcome to the club.  In this episode, Emily and Tiffany discuss why “enough” feels impossible, what “basic” care actually means, and…

  • #185 - Troubleshooting: Perfectionism's Worst Nightmare

    September 23, 2026 · 44 min

    Last episode, Emily and Ellen talked about how perfectionism can keep you stuck waiting for the “right” time, circling the perfect plan. And when Plan A is the only plan you have, then every stumble feels like a catastrophe. In this…

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  • #184 - Perfectionism is Your Enemy

    September 16, 2026 · 26 min

    Perfectionism is a fickle little creature. It doesn’t always show up as striving for exact perfection. Sometimes, it’s the little bouts of waiting for the next “right” thing.  Waiting for winter when the streets are calm to work on leash…

  • #183 - Beccy Hughes: There's No Wrong Way in Animal Care

    September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Pet Harmony’s newest consulting team member Beccy Hughes! With decades of animal care and training experience, Emily and Beccy talk about the wonderful, windy story behind Beccy’s skills. From…

  • #182 - What If You Used the Enrichment Framework on Yourself? 4 Real Stories

    September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    Enrichment is just for pets. It’s for the humans too. It’s for pet parents trying to keep their cool while their dog parkours around the house or their cats who keep making biscuits on their chest at 3 in the morning. It’s for the pet…

  • #181 - Sneak Peek! What's New in the Pet Harmony Enrichment Framework

    August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    It’s been seven years since Canine Enrichment for the Real World came out, and you know what, you learn a lot in 7 years. After teaching hundreds, if not thousands, of people how to use the Pet Harmony Enrichment Framework, Allie and Emily…

  • #180 - 5 Things That Burn Out Pet Professionals

    August 19, 2026 · 51 min

    You didn’t get into animal care work because you wanted an easy career. You got in because you care about animals and the people who love them, well past the point of convenience and ease. In this episode, Emily and Ellen name five…

  • #179 - My Dog Is Burning Me Out

    August 12, 2026 · 56 min

    “I did not sign up for this.”  It’s the one little sentence that flashes in your brain as you clean up another accident, watch your dog blow up over the sounds of a car door three blocks away, or spend yet another Friday night at home…

  • #178 - Amelia Nagoski: Burnout

    August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    You’re tired. You’re deep in your soul, day in and day out, exhausted. In a world where everything is hard, the stress keeps on coming, and pushing is applauded while resting is punished, may we introduce you to Dr. Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A…

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About the show

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 and Allie, the authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World, for everything animal care- from meeting animals' needs to assessing goals to filling our own cups as caregivers and guardians.