Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 1: Using Your Dog's Natural Instincts To Build Variety And Engagement

If you’ve ever thought a stuffed Kong was enough to keep your dog enriched, you might be in for a surprise. Enrichment is about more than keeping our dogs busy. It’s about creating experiences that meet their emotional, mental, social, physical, and instinctive needs in ways that truly matter to them. In this episode, you'll discover how everyday activities can turn into meaningful experiences that build your dog’s confidence and connection with you while giving them a happier, more enriched life. 🐾Key Episode Moments: 00:00 What Enrichment Means for Dogs. 01:26 What enrichment IS. 04:02 What enrichment is NOT and what to avoid. 06:32 The 8 Stages of the Canine Predatory Sequence. 07:47 Stage 1 – Alert or Orient - Enrichment ideas. 08:55 Stage 2 – Locate - Enrichment ideas. 09:58 Stage 3 – Stalk - Enrichment ideas. 10:33 Stage 4 – Chase - Enrichment ideas. 11:43 Stage 5 – Grab to Bite - Enrichment ideas. 12:42 Stage 6 – Bite to Kill - Enrichment ideas. 13:49 Stage 7 – Eviscerate - Enrichment ideas. 15:30 Stage 8 – Consume - Enrichment ideas. 16:20 Homework to identify your dog’s enrichment preferences. Resources: 1. West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Toy Puzzle: https://geni.us/toppl 2. KONG Classic Stuffable Dog Toy: https://geni.us/kong-toy 3. YouTube Playlist: Stop Barking Dogs! Why Dogs Bark And Anti-Bark Action Plan With Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0bpnsTRDCxIC7NrkOuWYsU&si=jN8_e1S-t18bR_Nw 4. Podcast Episode 215: What Your Destructive, Lunging, Nipping Or Hyper Dog Or Puppy Is Trying To Teach You - https://youtu.be/iZA1NCEJYzE?si=GxNS_796pQA6XRwH 5. Podcast Episode 85: Understanding Your Dog’s Sit: LWT. - https://youtu.be/XsgHnaht_lw?si=RGbCopKWRUDXJucW 6. Podcast Episode 232: Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your Dog’s Prey Drive To Enrich Your Life Together. - https://youtu.be/uHBLvBj0Jqo?si=ywzGg9TSoNqE9hRV 7. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog Nina Ottosson Food Puzzles - https://youtu.be/XUJksPoQNps?si=hrA5cH6wP5YgrUNh 8. Podcast Episode 272: 10 Engaging Chase Games To Increase Your Picky Eater Dog’s Food Drive - https://youtu.be/xTBRygO8NAk?si=JNXBp6tlhQoyId4g 9. Podcast Episode 264: Shaping Tips For Timid, Shy, Softer Or Fearful Dogs To Create Enthusiastic Learners - https://youtu.be/yGYJ4jAL4lw?si=MnEyqWp4AGfJnIuv 10. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://youtu.be/zBH2lKVxj58?si=wnDsgds_iENT6BDC 11. YouTube Video: DIY Puppy Bombs: Easy & Affordable Enrichment Toy for Puppies. - https://youtu.be/UBveJe2C2dA?si=zBDvUeOA535qqX4n P.S. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you get notifications of new videos! - - - - - - - Dogs That is brought to you by Susan Garrett and the Say Yes Dog Training Team. Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years. A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained. Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 132 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn. - - - - - - - Our Website: https://dogsthat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettDogsThat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogsthat Pinterest: https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susangarrett There’s always something new happening at Dogs That, so if you’d like to be the first to know, visit our website, register to receive updates, and we'll keep you in the loop. https://dogsthat.com