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Basic: The Fundamentals of Canine Enrichment 

In this course you will learn about what enrichment for dogs is all about, as we break down the concept & fundamentals together.

  • Beginner

    Skill level

  • 23 short videos

    with quizzes

  • Certificate

    After completion

  • PDF:s included

    with course content
    what to expect

    A few words about The Fundamentals of Canine Enrichment

    Animal Enrichment – also known as environmental enrichment or behavioural enrichment – is a term and concept based on the very fundamentals of different animal species’ behaviours. It has become the focus of many behaviourists and scientists in the quest of improving welfare standards for kept and domesticated animals.

    In The Fundamentals of Canine Enrichment     you will learn about what enrichment for dogs really is, as we break down the concept for you and start scratching the surface of this broad and fascinating subject.

    After finishing this course you will get access to the online follow-up course: Intermediate Enrichment – For Dogs, where we dig deeper into the interesting world of fundamental canine behaviours.

    You will learn:

    • How animal enrichment is defined as a term, theory & practise.
    • The basics of animal enrichment as a concept & its history.
    • To separate the different main categories of enrichment & have a basic understanding of them.
    • How to safely work with canine enrichment.
    • A handful of practical ideas on how to implement enrichment into your dog’s daily life.

    References used in this course

    • Bender, A, CDBC & Strong, E, CDBC (2019) Canine Enrichment For The Real World – Making it A Part of Your Dog's Daily Life. Dogwise Publishing.


    • Bowman, A. et al. (2017) "The Effect of Different Genres of Music on The Stress Levels of Kenneled Dogs". Physiology & Behaviour, volume 171.


    • Carlstedt, Kathy & Shepherdson, David J. (2000) "Alleviating Stress in Zoo Animals With Environmental Enrichment". The Biology of Animal Stress. Ed. G.P. Moberg & J.A. Mench, CAB International 


    • Eriksson, Therese. (2011) Berikning för tamhund (Canis Familiaris). Instutitionen för växt- och miljöegenskaper. Göteborgs Universitet.


    • Garvey, M. Croney, C. and L. Stella, J. (2016). Implementing Environmental Enrichment for Dogs. Department of Comparative Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicin, Purdue University.


    • Johansson, Sandra. (2012) Berikning för att motverka stereotypier hos zoodjur. Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet.


    • Markowitz, Hal. (2011) Enriching Animal Lives. Mauka Press. ISBN 9780983357919


    • Miklósi, A. (2007). Dog Behaviour, Evolution and Cognition. Oxford University press.


    • Strandberg, Karin. (2004) Berikning – att förgylla hundens vardag. 
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