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Empowered Animals Behavior and Training provides behavior consultation for people and their pets. We

11/11/2025

Happy ! Today’s tip goes hand in hand with our . Dog parents: if you have not ditched the bowl yet, now is the time!

Dogs have GREAT noses, and we often assume that they know how to use them. Not without practice, they don’t!

Vision is our primary sense as humans, but ever heard the expression “to the untrained eye?” Those of us who do regular puzzles, word searches, or are birdwatchers have practiced using our eyes to see things that most people don’t notice. What’s the difference? Practice!!

80% of your dog’s brain is dedicated to sensing and processing smells. Having them practice using their nose to find each piece of kibble (or any type of treat!) in the grass is a great way to give them daily exercise.

One thing you’ll notice is that your dog will be quite tired during this endeavor, despite the fact that they aren’t doing hardcore exercise. Using their nose is BIG BRAIN work for a dog.

This is a great (and easy!) way to provide enrichment and exercise for your dog that meets their needs!

09/11/2025

Happy ! Continuing on our theme with a fun way to feed your bunny or guinea pig their greens!!

08/11/2025

Happy Saturday! Continuing with our feature is a great DIY option for pigs! We have hung a plastic 5 gallon bucket with holes drilled along the bottom. In order to get the food out, Hanky has to push it, a natural foraging behavior for pigs. Keeping your pig busy is a never-ending job for pig parents, whose incredibly smart pets are always down for whatever challenge you can throw at them, as long as food is involved!!

The bucket game has been described as a lifesaver by our pig clients!! It takes the pigs a while, and they are tired afterwards!!

06/11/2025

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Foraging boxes are GREAT for bunnies, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, mice, rats, and other little guys! They get to perform their natural behaviors of digging, chewing, sorting, and sniffing to find treats like their undomesticated ancestors. Rodents and rabbits still REALLY NEED to do their behaviors for their mental welfare, so our recommendation is to make this a permanent or frequent fixture in their environment.

05/11/2025

Happy ! Today's tip is that a TRAINING SESSION can be the best substitution for your pet's boring old food bowl!!

Studies show that animals prefer to work for their food-a concept called contrafreeloading. Additional studies show that positive reinforcement training is animals' preferred form of enrichment. So we know they prefer to work, and we know what kind of work they like!!

All animals enjoy training. Here's an oldie but a goodie of Vash preferring to work for the food scattered on the table around him as opposed to eating it!

02/11/2025

Happy ! Bunnies LOVE stacking cups! Sprinkling a bit of their pellets in stacking cups can be the perfect way to provide a fun and easy challenge at mealtime! You'll probably notice that your bun keeps on tossing the cups even after the pellets are gone!!

Make sure to check out story daily for bowl replacement ideas for your pet's meals!! We'll be featuring ideas for all kinds of animals!!

01/11/2025

It's that time of year!! is here!!

Study after study after study has shown that animals PREFER to work for their food. We're going to show you a bunch of engaging enrichment ideas that can make mealtime more fun for your pet. Not only is it more fun, but it allows them to engage in more natural foraging behaviors. Every day this month we'll be featuring an activity or toy in our story!!

Do YOU have a favorite activity or puzzle you want to share with us? Send it to us and we'll share it during our month-long feature!!

29/10/2025

Happy National Cat Day!!

We don’t just train cats-we train cat people!!

We’re preparing another presentation at for a vet team who wants to ensure their cat patients and dog patients are as happy and comfortable as possible!!

Interested in learning more about training for pet people? Check out our website to learn more about how we can help you: https://empoweredanimalsbehaviorandtraining.com/other-species/

28/10/2025

Happy ! This week, we've got tips on a smooth Halloween!!

Here's the deal: Halloween is exactly the kind of situation we bred dogs for. We spent tens of THOUSANDS of years selecting dogs for traits that helped keep us-a physically weak species in every sense possible-safe. For your dog, it all comes down to this. Every trait that we selected for in the wolves that scavenged around the edge of our civilization comes to a head on Halloween-when dogs do what they've been meant to do!

And we can't hardly stand it.

Dogs scavenge. They are not majestic "hunters"-despite all of those Blue Buffalo commercials. The first dogs lived alongside humans eating the garbage of our ancestors. Our current pets would like to check out the charcuterie you put out or get involved in your kids' candy trading. If you aren't going to supervise, separate your pup from the snacks!

Dogs bark. We yell. Except on Halloween, we'll do it 100 times. UNLESS you get smart!

We appreciate a friendly dog whose hackles raise at the sight of a hooded figure approaching us on the street. Except on Halloween, when they show up at the front door. Don't try to explain it to them-just protect them. They are scared, and they don't need to learn to be okay with it. It's just one night.

There's a common theme in these tips: give the dog a break. A break from the action, a break from her job as your protector, a break from being the intruder alert, a break from that loyal obligation to throw himself between you and something he himself is quite afraid of.

And give yourself a break-enjoy your Halloween without having to worry about protecting your dog's emotional experience in the midst of chaos. Ariel is going to be tucked happily and safely in her crate, enjoying a variety of frozen goodies, relieved of the need to rationalize her favorite people in costume. Protect their peace, and have a Happy Halloween!! 🎃👻

19/10/2025

We had a wonderful time discussing enrichment this morning on The Animal Behavior Center, LLC's Coffee with the Critters!! Check this out to learn how enrichment can benefit not just dogs and rabbits, but a variety of other species as well!

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