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Enrichment for the Real WorldAuthor: Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training
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. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#185 - Troubleshooting: Perfectionism's Worst Nightmare
Episode 185
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026
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 episode, Allie and Emily talk about why troubleshooting is perfectionism’s worst nightmare. They explore why adjusting your plan isn’t failure, why finding what’s not working is exciting, and how embracing troubleshooting makes a big difference for pets and their people.TLDL (too long, didn’t listen): 3 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ Adjusting the plan is the plan – Behavior change requires iteration. Plan to troubleshoot.2️⃣"Works for everyone" is a red flag – Everyone is a unique individual with unique needs, preferences, histories, and behavior. 3️⃣ One thing at a time – Change one thing at a time, document the outcomes, and adjust based on observations.For the full episode show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode, go here.Amazon Affiliate StorefrontFind products we recommend at the Pet Harmony Amazon Storefront.As an Amazon Associate, Pet Harmony earns from qualifying purchases.More from Pet HarmonyPet Parents: enrichment ideas and practical behavior tips📸 Instagram & Facebook: @petharmonytrainingPet Pros: relatable moments and support for your work with pets and their people📸 Instagram & TikTok: @petharmonypro📬 Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://petharmonytraining.com/join/Subscribe & ReviewIf this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to subscribe and review. It helps more pet parents and pros find us. Thanks for being here! 💛
