Enrichment Exploration: Sensory and Social Enrichment
Enrichment can come in many forms and we are only limited by our own creativity. In general, enrichment is classified into 5 categories:
Food-Based
Social
Physical
Sensory &
Cognitive
For this Discussion, recommend a type of enrichment from 2 of the 5 categories above that could be incorporated into your behavior modification plan. In 300-400 words, in complete, concise sentences describe the enrichment, how the animal is intended to interact with the enrichment tools, how these will help change a specific behavior, and how you hope these would impact the welfare of the animal.
Include a photo or video of the enrichment devices in use, even if it is with an animal other than your focal species.
Include citations, using APA Style, from scientific literature to support your explanations.
Enrichment Exploration
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Introduction
Enrichment, a fundamental concept in animal care and behavior modification, focuses on a diverse array of strategies aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of animals in captivity. Rooted in the understanding that animals have physical, social, cognitive, and sensory needs, enrichment seeks to provide stimulating environments that encourage natural behaviors, cognitive engagement, and emotional satisfaction. This proactive approach recognizes that simply meeting an animal's basic needs for food, shelter, and safety is not sufficient for promoting optimal mental and physical health. This discussion focuses on behavior modification plan for a domestic dog exhibiting excessive barking and destructive behavior when left alone.
Sensory Enrichment
Incorporating sensory enrichment can be highly effective