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Discover science-backed advice about dog enrichment, pet health and care, product reviews, DIY tutorials, and dog-friendly travel guides – all from my 13+ years of experience in the pet industry and professional certifications in canine enrichment and pet first aid.
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If you're like me and you've experienced the loss of your beloved dog recently, you might be thinking, when is the right time to get another dog? There's really no right answer to that. I know that I have gone years in between dogs sometimes, and then I have friends...
In this final episode of Season 1 of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, we're flipping the script. All season, I've talked about how enrichment improves your dog’s confidence, behavior, stress levels, and overall quality of life. In Episode 10, I bring it all together...
In this episode of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, we explore one of the most important and practical categories of enrichment for every dog at every age: physical enrichment. Physical enrichment is not about wearing your dog out. It is about helping their mind and...
In this episode of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, we’re digging into one of the most misunderstood categories of enrichment: social enrichment. Most people think “socializing” means taking their dog to the dog park… but the science (and thousands of emergency vet...
In this episode of Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, we look at a super powerful and often overlooked category of enrichment for dogs: environmental enrichment. Whether you are a new pup parent or a seasoned dog parent like me, this episode is full of simple,...
Let's get into episode 6 of my podcast Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick. This one is a deep dive into the science behind scent-based enrichment for dogs. I think we all know that smell is our dog's strongest sense. Scientists estimate a dog's sense of smell is up to...
In episode 5 of my podcast Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, we get to explore the science and real-world applications of sound enrichment for dogs— AKA auditory enrichment. I'm excited to share peer-reviewed research from scientists like Lisa Wright, Daniel Mills,...
What is visual enrichment for dogs? Most people think dog enrichment is all about treats, puzzles, and sniffari walks. Those are all great, but there’s a whole world of mental stimulation you can give your dog with gentle movement, color, and watching the world go by....
We all know that dogs love to eat. And they do it every day. So food is a great opportunity to add enrichment to your dog's life. But there's a lot more to food-based enrichment than stiffed Toppls and lick mats. While I love those tools, in this episode I uncovered...
You’ve probably heard this saying before: “A tired dog is a good dog.” But what if there’s even more joy (and peace!) to be found in a thinking dog? In this episode of the limited podcast series Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, we’re diving into the power of mental...
Dog Expert + Host
Tori Mistick is a certified canine enrichment expert, QVC Program Host and longtime pet industry podcaster. Since 2013, she’s helped dog parents create happier, more enriching lives for their dogs, with a special passion for senior dogs. Her pet expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and Good Morning America.
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Lucy and Burt, my beloved Chocolate Labs, are the inspiration behind this blog. Lucy was a certified therapy dog, and Burt lived to 14, teaching me so much about enrichment for senior dogs. Their lives continue to inspire everything I share about keeping dogs happy and healthy at every age.
