Canine Enrichment for the Real World

The Workbook

by Allie Bender, CDBC, and Emily Strong, CDBC 

This is the perfect hands-on companion to their bestselling book.

Designed to help dog guardians, trainers, and behaviour consultants put enrichment into practice, this workbook provides a structured breakdown of the Enrichment Framework, guiding you through each step with practical exercises and detailed insights.

By using this workbook, you’ll learn how to assess whether your dog’s physical, emotional, and behavioural needs are fully met, and how to create a personalised enrichment plan to support their well-being.

Whether you’re troubleshooting behaviour challenges or simply looking to improve your dog’s daily life, this resource will help you implement enrichment in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Ideal for dog professionals and pet guardians alike, the Canine Enrichment for the Real World Workbook will deepen your understanding of enrichment and give you the tools to apply it effectively.

📖 Key Details

• Authors: Allie Bender & Emily Strong
• Pages: 76
• Publisher: Dogwise Publishing (2022)
• ISBN: 9781617813245

What the experts say about Canine Enrichment

Don’t let the word “enrichment” in the title fool you into thinking that the scope of this book is too narrow or not something you will find valuable. It focuses comprehensively on meeting your dog’s needs and is written in a holistic, science-based, practical, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way. I love this book!
Ken Ramirez, author of Animal Training: Successful Animal Management Through Positive Reinforcement

Canine Enrichment is a deep dive into what dogs really need and how we can provide it. It’s a great book for dog lovers who want to go beyond the standard superficialities of “dogs need exercise.” Just the chapter on agency is worth the price of the book!
Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., CAAB Emeritus, and author of The Other End of the Leash and The Education of Will

The scope of this book is ambitious and the authors deliver, navigating the subject of enrichment with depth and relevance. Caregivers will gain critically important perspectives and practical information to improve the lives of their animals.
Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Utah State University, and founder of Behavior Works, LLC

Allie Bender, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SBA, and Emily Strong, CDBC, CPBT-KA, SBA, are certified behavior consultants who work with all companion animal species. They co-founded and operate Pet Harmony, LLC, and First Train Home.