Worried Your Dog is Bored?
You’re not alone! 52% of pet parents say boredom or loneliness tops their worry list.
On the new podcast Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick, you’ll discover fun, science-backed ideas you can try at home to spark curiosity, engagement, and a deeper bond with your dog.
Your new favorite podcast:
Dog Enrichment with Tori Mistick
Join me as I share fun, science-backed ideas that make a big difference for your dog’s brain, body, and bond with you. As a certified Canine Enrichment Technician (DN-CET), I share advice rooted in both science and experience.
This show is dedicated to my late Labrador Lucy, who taught me the power of making every day special.
SEASON ONE SHOW NOTES
Episode 1: What is Dog Enrichment?
Discover what dog enrichment really means and how simple daily activities can make your dog calmer and happier.
Episode 2: Why a Tired Dog Isn’t a Happy Dog
Learn the science behind how mental enrichment boosts your dog’s happiness, confidence, and ability to learn new things.
Episode 3: Chew, Choose, Connect with Food Enrichment
The food-based enrichment nobody talks about! The key to ease anxiety and lower stress for your dog.
Episode 4: Boost Your Dog’s Brain With What They See
Looking for non-food ideas? Visual Enrichment boosts your dog’s brain with light, color and gentle motion.
Episode 5: Scientifically Proven Calming Music
What music is most calming for dogs? Plus, how is sound enrichment different than sound desensitization?
Episode 6: To Your Dog, You Smell Like Love: The Science of Scent Enrichment
Studies show that dogs prefer their person’s smell more than any other scent. Plus, how scent training makes sods feel more optimistic!
Episode 7: The Environmental Enrichment Your Dog Is Missing
A recent study showed food-stuffed toys and puzzles to have the least impact on dogs. Novelty is the key!
Episode 8: The Dog Blue Zone: Smarter Social Enrichment for a Longer Life
Learn why socializing matters so much for your dog’s health, happiness, and longevity.
Episode 9: Physical Enrichment Can Lead to 33% Lower Doggie Dementia Risk
Learn how simple movement, textures, and touch can keep your dog’s brain and body feeling young.
Episode 10: The Science of How Dog Enrichment Improves YOUR Life
In the season finale, discover the 3 biggest takeaways and how dog enrichment improves your own life!
Take Enrichment to the Next Level!
Take your dog’s enrichment to the next level with my Mental Enrichment Activity Pack! Featuring 10 unique ready-to-go activities with video tutorials to keep your pup engaged and happy.
Hi, I’m Your Host, Tori Mistick
Dogs have been at the center of my life for over 20 years. I built Wear Wag Repeat as a place to share all the ways I love to connect with my Labs, from enrichment games to everyday adventures. My senior boy Burt is still by my side, and this podcast is dedicated to the memory of Lucy, who crossed the rainbow bridge in June 2025. She inspired me to spend our last months together making every day count and reminded me why enrichment really matters.
As a certified Canine Enrichment Technician, I break down the science behind enrichment so you understand why things like a snuffle mat or puzzle toy make such a difference for your dog’s brain, body, and bond with you.
Over the years, I’ve shared 600+ blog posts, 350+ podcast episodes, and countless enrichment ideas with dog lovers around the world. My passion is helping you feel confident, curious, and connected as you create a richer life for your pup.
Ask Me (almost) Anything!
Have a question you’d like me to cover about dog enrichment, training or dog-life balance? Submit it here. In every episode, I cover a few listener questions. Your’s could be next!