Dog enrichment explained: How to keep your dog happy, calm & fulfilled with Shay Kelly
The Yappy Hour · Yappily
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Show Notes
Enrichment is essential, not optional — and in this episode of The Yappy Hour we dive into how to keep your dog truly happy, calm, and fulfilled.
Host Nathan Dunleavy chats with canine enrichment expert and author Shay Kelly, who shares why enrichment matters, how it prevents behaviour problems, and simple enrichment ideas you can do at home today.
Whether you have a playful puppy, a senior dog, or a nervous rescue, this episode is packed with practical, budget-friendly advice to help you strengthen your bond and give your dog a life worth living.
🐾 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Shay Kelly
04:30 – What enrichment really means (beyond puzzle toys)
12:10 – The 5 types of enrichment every dog needs
19:40 – Why safety is the foundation of enrichment
28:15 – Enrichment for puppies vs. senior dogs
38:00 – How enrichment helps nervous or anxious dogs
46:00 – Budget-friendly enrichment ideas you can try today
55:00 – How enrichment prevents behaviour problems
1:04:00 – Final thoughts: enrichment is essential, not optional
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