{"podcast":{"title":"Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett","slug":"shaped-by-dog-with-susan-garrett-487351","podcast_index_feed_id":487351,"rss_url":"https://shapedbydog.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://shapedbydog.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/9/3/8/c9380520d8d1294e/Shaped-By-Dog-Main-Podcast-Image_REV.jpg","author":"DogsThat","episode_count":378,"summary":"Susan Garrett, world-renowned dog trainer, multi-time champion of dog agility, and leading educator on all things canine shares everything related to dogs! Susan understands dog behaviour and wants you and your dog to have the best life together possible.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T02:17:45.453387+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shaped-by-dog-with-susan-garrett-487351"},"episode":{"title":"Dog Enrichment Secrets Part 1: Using Your Dog's Natural Instincts To Build Variety And Engagement #314","slug":"dog-enrichment-secrets-part-1-using-your-dog-s-natural-instincts-to-build-variety-and-engagement-314","published_at":"2025-10-24T10:12:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shaped-by-dog-with-susan-garrett-487351/dog-enrichment-secrets-part-1-using-your-dog-s-natural-instincts-to-build-variety-and-engagement-314","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shaped-by-dog-with-susan-garrett-487351","url":"https://dogsthat.com/podcast/314/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapedbydog/SBD_314_-_Dog_Enrichment_Secrets_Part_1__Using_Your_Dogs_Natural_Instincts_to_Build_Variety_and_Engagement.mp3?dest-id=2148986","summary":"Visit us at shapedbydog.com 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. In this episode, you'll hear: • What enrichment really means and why it's essential for every dog. • How true enrichment goes beyond keeping dogs busy. • The difference between meaningful enrichment and passive distraction. • Why variety, choice, and balance matter for your dog's wellbeing. • Common misconceptions about enrichment, including TV, laser pointers, and dog parks. • How to recognize when enrichment becomes monotonous or overwhelming. • The eight stages of the canine predatory sequence and how each relates to enrichment. • Examples of enrichment activities for every stage, from orienting and locating to chasing and consuming. • Safety tips for enrichment toys, puzzles, and play. • How to meet your dog's instinctive needs through simple, creative ideas at home. • A simple homework exercise to help you create your dog's personal enrichment list. 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, Lun…","meta_description":"Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you've ever thought a stuffed Kong was enough to keep your dog enriched, you might be in for a surprise. Enrichment is abou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1026,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shaped-by-dog-with-susan-garrett-487351/episodes/dog-enrichment-secrets-part-1-using-your-dog-s-natural-instincts-to-build-variety-and-engagement-314/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shaped-by-dog-with-susan-garrett-487351/dog-enrichment-secrets-part-1-using-your-dog-s-natural-instincts-to-build-variety-and-engagement-314.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}