Today's Topic: As we all know, dogs are incredibly smart animals, therefore it is crucial that we provide them with plenty of mental stimulation to exercise their brains, which can come in the form of activities designed to meet their physical, behavioral and instinctual needs, or else they can quickly get bored and start to develop a wide range of problem behaviors!  In the dog training world, we call this providing enrichment, and we've invited certified professional dog trainer, and the founder of Perfect Pals Dog Training, Erin Gianella, to the pod, to discuss the wide variety of enrichment activities you can do with your dog, how to fit it into your busy schedule, how to know the type of enrichment your dog might prefer, and much much more!

Guest Bio: Erin Gianella's journey to become a dog trainer began in 2014 when she noticed her own dog, Gus, having separation anxiety issues. She became more and more curious and passionate that she decided to leave the corporate world and learn as much as she could about being a dog trainer. Erin studied at the Karen Pryor Academy and became a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Erin started Perfect Pals Dog Training in 2021 based in Denver, CO. She offers private training using positive reinforcement, science based methods. Along with training, Erin also incorporates enrichment and management into the training plan to ensure all needs are being met. She is passionate about helping people build a bond with their dog and having them become a part of the family.

Connect With Erin Gianella:

• Website: https://www.perfectpalsdogtraining.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectpals_dogtraining