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| Behavioral enrichment | 3/3 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_enrichment | reference | science, encyclopedia | 2026-05-05T09:06:10.666150+00:00 | kb-cron |
=== Training === Usage of more highly advanced enrichment devices, such as computerized devices, requires training. This can lead to issues as training often consists of food as a reward. While food encourages the animal to participate with the device, the animal could associate the device with food. As a result, the interaction with the enrichment would bring about behaviors that are associated with training instead of the desired playful and voluntary behaviors.
=== Time and resources === The process of producing and providing environmental enrichment usually require a large allocation of time and resources. In a survey, "time taken by animal care staff to complete other tasks" was the most significant factor influencing environmental enrichment provisions and scheduling. Therefore, it is important to develop appropriate environmental enrichment programs that can be effectively carried out with the size of staff and time available.
== See also == Socialization
== References ==
== External links ==
Laboratory Animal Refinement Database Animals in Laboratories (awionline.org) 3R Research Foundation Switzerland (forschung3R.ch) Environmental Enrichment, Animal Welfare Information Center The Shape of Enrichment selected articles on enrichment for zoo animals. Environmental Enrichment for Pet Cats (ASPCA) Environmental Enrichment for Pet Dogs(ASPCA) Environmental Enrichment for Horses(ASPCA)