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I'm Debbie
Canine Enrichment Specialist
Deepen your connection with your dog through enrichment, choice, and sensory experiences. Discover how to understand the signals they are using to communicate with you and build a deeper, more intuitive bond.
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Download the FREE 10 Enrichment Activities for a Happier Dog workbook and discover 10 activities you can use with your do to help them lead a fulfilled and enriched life.
Why Enrichment Matters for Your Dog:
Keeps Their Mind Sharp
Dogs need more than just physical exercise—they need mental workouts too! Enrichment introduces new scents, textures, and sounds that keep their minds engaged, preventing boredom and frustration.
Encourages Healthy Movement
Enrichment isn’t just about mental stimulation—it gets your dog moving in ways that feel fun and natural. Whether it’s sniffing, digging, or problem-solving, they’re using their bodies in ways that support lifelong health.
Reduces Stress & Anxiety
A well-enriched dog is a happier, more relaxed dog. Giving them outlets to sniff, explore, and engage with their world naturally eases anxiety and helps them feel safe and secure.
Boosts Confidence & Problem-Solving Skills
Enrichment challenges your dog to think, adapt, and problem-solve—whether it’s figuring out a puzzle toy or navigating a new environment. Every little win builds their confidence!
Strengthens Your Bond
Enrichment isn’t just for your dog—it’s for both of you. Interactive activities create opportunities to connect, communicate, and deepen your relationship in a way that feels effortless and fun.
Prevents Boredom & Destructive Behavior
A bored dog is a mischievous dog. Enrichment gives them healthy, engaging activities that redirect their energy away from chewing furniture or barking out of frustration.
Helps Them Feel More Comfortable in New Situations
Introducing your dog to new experiences in a positive way makes them more adaptable and confident in different environments—whether it’s a new park, a car ride, or meeting new people.
Fulfills Their Emotional & Instinctual Needs
Dogs thrive when they’re given opportunities to explore, sniff, and engage with the world around them. Enrichment helps them feel fulfilled, balanced, and truly understood.
Every dog is unique, and their enrichment should be too! The key is to tailor activities to your dog’s individual needs, preferences, and personality. Introduce new experiences gradually and in a way that feels fun and rewarding—enrichment should never feel stressful or overwhelming.
When you weave sensory enrichment into your dog’s daily routine, you’re not just keeping them busy—you’re boosting their happiness and confidence, easing stress and anxiety, and creating a more calm, balanced, and fulfilling life for them.
And the best part? Enrichment is for every dog, no matter their age or energy level!
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Meet Debbie Zsolnai PhD
Hi, I’m Debbie and I’m so grateful our paths have crossed.
My two passions in life are natural ways to wellbeing and my dog. I love them both and so I write about them both.
I've found significant overlap while on the journey to discover all I could about being the best possible owner for my gorgeous boy Loki, both from a training perspective but also Health and Nutrition.
And so, when it came to writing and creating courses, while trying to work out which to write about I thought, why not just do both?
And should I pick humans or dogs, again why not both?
And so here I am today.
I've studied Meditation, Mindfulness, Energy Healing, and Nutrition. I've completed my Pro Dog Trainer studies with AbsoluteDogs. And now I'm currently undertaking two Diplomas, one in Canine Health and Nutrition and one in Canine Behaviour, with the British College of Canine Studies. And I'm also completing the Level 1 Introduction to Dog Behaviour, Dog Language and Problem-Solving and Level 2 Calming Signals Approach, and Ethical Dog Training Basics with the Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Training.
If you're a passionate dog owner (yes I know, we don't own our dogs, they own us 😊) and you're looking for ways to enhance their quality and quantity of life. As well as trying to do the same for yourself, then I hope you'll find something here that you love.
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