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Intuition and TTouch

Intuition and TTouch

March 29, 2011

In delving a little more into the background of TTouch (or Tellington TTouch), I was interested to find out how intuition played a role in the development of this modality for both people and...

The Art of Communication: Calming Signals

The Art of Communication: Calming Signals

February 24, 2011

In order to effectively communicate with one another, dogs use a system of body language and subtle cues called “calming signals” to ease anxiety, avert potential conflict, and simply relay...

Proprioception and Animal Massage

Proprioception and Animal Massage

May 10, 2011

What is proprioception and how does it apply to your dog? Propriocepton is the body’s neurological ability to sense movement patterns within the joints. There are cells in and around the...

Portrait of a Healthy Dog: A TCM Perspective

Portrait of a Healthy Dog: A TCM Perspective

March 22, 2011

What is TCM? TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine is rooted in eastern philosophies and focuses on achieving and maintaining balance and harmony in the body. TCM begins with an analysis of the...

Keeping a Dog Journal

Keeping a Dog Journal

February 20, 2012

Are there times you wished you had written something down? Your dog has a less-than-perfect poop today, and you wonder what could have caused it. You notice your dog’s hacking cough is...

Pet Dental Health: Give Your Dog a Bone

Pet Dental Health: Give Your Dog a Bone

July 15, 2011

The topic of dental care for pets can involve various choices for animal guardians. Obviously, a plan of prevention is your first line of defence. But even with prevention, many dogs and cats may...

Nutrition for Dogs with Arthritis

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Guest post by Sonya Reichel Osteoarthritis affects one in five dogs, showing higher rates in senior pets. Joints commonly affected by arthritis include the hips, knees, elbows, shoulders and spine. The pain and inflammation associated with arthritis is observed after extensive cartilage damage has set in. It is therefore beneficial to be proactive in preventing [...]

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Craniosacral Therapy for Dogs and Horses

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I first became aware of Cherise Jacques and her craniosacral work through a dog massage client of mine. Cherise had done a few CT sessions with this senior dog, and I was intrigued. Craniosacral Therapy is most often associated with people, but Cherise’s clientele also includes dogs and horses. Here is our interview on the [...]

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Keeping a Dog Journal

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Are there times you wished you had written something down? Your dog has a less-than-perfect poop today, and you wonder what could have caused it. You notice your dog’s hacking cough is happening more often, and you try to remember how long this has been going on. Your dog hesitates when he tries to jump [...]

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Slippery Elm Bark for Your Dog’s Digestion

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Does this dog have a stomach ache? When my dog was a puppy, he had the occasional stomach upset, including diarrhea and constipation. It was at that time, my vet introduced me to the herb Slippery Elm Bark. Slippery Elm Bark powder provides a natural, non-toxic way to address digestive issues for both you and your dog. Slippery [...]

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