Ep. 29 Functional Enrichment, More Than Just a Stuffed Kong with Emily Lewis

Ep. 29 Functional Enrichment, how to do More Than Just Stuff a Kong with Emily Lewis.

In this episode I am joined by Emily Lewis to talk about functional enrichment. We cover how we can use enrichment to support our behaviour modification plans and how we can craft specific enrichment programs for the dogs in our care that support behaviour as well as welfare.

About Emily • 22 years of professional experience as a dog trainer, shelter behaviour consultant and veterinary technician • Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants • Ten years of experience in shelters doing behavior evaluations, dog to dog testing, creating enrichment and training plans, and counseling adopters • Specializes in a wide variety of behavior issues, including human directed aggression

Emily loves working with pet parents and their dogs to strengthen the human animal bond through positive training. Over the last 20+ years she has worked with a variety of breeds from terriers to mastiffs to mutts. She has experience with rescue dogs and the unique issues they face - and is the proud owner of three of her very own. She has also owned and trained deaf, blind, and physically impaired dogs, and this is an area close to her heart.