Enrichment is vital for the development of humanity. People (hoomans) from all walks of life thrive with a proper support system and can excel with a network of allies committed to their edification and progress. However, enrichment is more than a concept or value. Enrichment is indicative of action and encapsulates the meaning and benefit of a fulfilling lifestyle.
Enrichment is the process of improving or enhancing the quality or value of life. Pawfields Enrichment Group seeks to advocate the importance of enrichment, but not just for people or their pets. We seek to bring the two together for an enriching lifestyle in communities that promote the wellbeing of hoomans as well as their best pals and canine counterparts.
In life’s journey we might ask questions from time to time that seek solutions for our happiness. Oftentimes, these questions center on three dynamic values held by today’s generation:
“Validation, Free Expression, and Safety In Spaces”
Validation reminds us that we are competent, logical, reasonable, appreciated, or loved. Free expression enables us to share in our humanity with like-minded and diverse populations. People feeling safe in the spaces they occupy ultimately determines how, when, or where they go to express themselves freely, and to receive the validation they seek. These components of enrichment, when combined and implemented in our society and at home with our dogs (aka PawPals), reinforce a positive posture toward the cultural melting pot of humanity. Together, we can forge a way in finding enrichment in our humanity by finding purpose through the lives and pawfect touch of our PawPals.
So, what does validation, free expression, and safety in spaces look like for pet parents (aka PawRents) in a diverse world? How can PawRents and PawPals interact and bond with each other in a way that edifies and encourages both? What are the correlations of enrichment that PawRents and PawPals share? Where can each find enrichment?
Knowing the answers to these questions for you and your PawPal(s) is a journey. We encourage you to make time and space for yourself and your PawPal(s) to be enriched.
Join the pack and allow us to help create the time and space for your PawPals to be enriched. It will be our honor and pleasure to care for your PawPals. Visit our Services page for more information and to get started.
What does enrichment mean for dogs?
Occupational enrichment challenges our PawPals by giving them a job, which encourages physical and mental stimulation. Enrichment is necessary for PawPals to manage their stress levels when encountering new environments, noises, unfamiliar objects or other hoomans, pain or injury, transportation, or from boredom. Some dogs have a negative response to being confined to small spaces or left alone for any period of time. How PawPals respond to stress will vary based on their breed, size, and temperament as well as the type of care being provided to them. Oftentimes, pet parents misunderstand or misinterpret their PawPal’s response to a given situation and thus respond in a similar way, making a difficult or scary situation even harder or scarier. It is crucial that PawRents learn what their PawPal finds enriching in order to help them manage their stress and in return help reduce stress for themselves.
On the other paw, enrichment can be social, sensory, physical, and nutritional. Enrichment can benefit both PawPal and PawRent and can be found with an in-home enrichment service provider like Pawfields!
Much like hoomans PawPals yearn for validation. Validation for the PawPal (for example: treats, verbal cues, or physical affection as rewards for their behavior) is a reminder that they are pleasing to the hooman or PawRent. Free expression for a PawPal is simply “where a dog can be a dog.” It is important that the physical environment for the PawPal is conducive to their breed, size, and temperament. Many who live in the city do not have the luxury of a fenced-in yard for their PawPal to run and play. Others may need a place where PawPals and hoomans gather for developing socialization skills. Some may need additional formal training for obedience or skills. Perhaps some PawPals need daily reinforcement of their obedience training while their PawRent is away. Some PawRents may need a more cost effective way to provide enrichment for their PawPal(s) while they work or travel. Many PawRents want their precious furbabies to receive the best care while they are aware. Regardless of the motivation for PawRents to consider dog day-care or in-enrichment remains to be at the core of a PawPal’s care and wellbeing.
Benefits of in-home enrichment services provided by Pawfields:
- PawPals experience less stress by remaining in a familiar environment;
- Diet and exercise rotuines can be maintained;
- No travel trauma for PawPals;
- PawPal’s exposure to illness is minimized.
Paws of all kinds experience a fuller life when given opportunities that reinforce the ideals of enrichment. Pawfields fosters social, cognitive, physical, sensory, feeding, and play activities that enhance the wellbeing of PawPals and PawRents (alike). Pawfields leads by the example of ENRICHMENT, advocating for enrichment opportunities that disrupt the status-quo of the pet service industry.
You’re not buying daycare or boarding or even a training program for your dog, you are enriching the life of your family. Enrichment is the service you are buying; pet-sitting is the perk. By allowing Pawfields to be your in-home enrichment service provider you are creating opportunities for you and your PawPals to be happy, healthy, and thriving.
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