The Human-Animal Connection 78 The Five Types of Dog Enrichment – and Why They Work

The Human-Animal Connection 78 The Five Types of Dog Enrichment – and Why They Work

Author: Pet Life Radio October 17, 2025 Duration: 29:59
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Dogs share our lives, and we do our best to take care of their needs. But we may have overlooked some of the needs that individual dogs may have. Is your dog getting the enrichment they need? There are five types of enrichment that may benefit your dog, no matter their age. They are: physical, social, nutritional, occupational, and sensory stimulation. Many overlap, so if you are doing sensory stimulation games, chances are you are also engaging other parts of their brain and emotions. Just like humans, we can get into trouble if we are bored.

Many undesirable behaviors in dogs may be a result of under stimulation in one or more of these five domains. Understanding your dog’s wants, needs, and temperament can help you both have happier, more connected, and fulfilled lives together. You don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy toys, training classes, or wild experiences. Sol Dog Training Program Manager, Kim Stoll, explains how simple objects around your house can be great enrichment opportunities. And when you engage a dog’s nose in any game, you are helping balance their minds and their energy.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 90

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The Human-Animal Connection 48 Healing is in Your Hands [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
We all have the ability to give healing touch to our animals. Dr. Edward Bassingwaighte, an Australian veterinarian who is both trained in traditional medicine and holistic veterinary medicine explains his method of Whol…
The Human-Animal Connection 47 Soulmate Dog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:18
Once in a lifetime, we experience love with an animal unlike any other kind of love. Michelle Slater tells the true story of her soulmate dog, Brady, and how profound their connection was at every level. Anyone who met t…
The Human-Animal Connection 46 Fostering Kittens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:49
There is nothing more adorable than kittens playing and cuddling. Have you ever thought about fostering kittens from the shelter? You can help give them love, comfort and security to make them ready for adoption. Shelter…
The Human-Animal Connection 45 Lullabies for Dogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
Using the power of the sound of the human heartbeat combined with lullabies has a remarkable effect on dogs! Terry Woodford, a hit record producer, who worked with the Supremes and all the top bands, created lullabies wi…
The Human-Animal Connection 44 Give Your Dog a Choice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
When we have dogs inside our homes, we give them so much love and care. But we also take something important away from them – the feeling of autonomy, the ability to make decisions that impact their life. We control what…
The Human-Animal Connection 43 Healing Touch for Animals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
Energy Healing can reach places that haven’t responded to traditional medical methods. Carol Komitor is the creator of Healing Touch for Animals, a systematic method to reverse illness and trauma. Since 1996 she and her…
The Human-Animal Connection 40 Talking to Horses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:04
Have you ever wondered what horses are feeling or thinking? Energy Healer and Animal Communicator, Adele Kristiansson works with world-championship horses to help understand what they need and why they are behaving the w…

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