How To Find The Right Dog Trainer For YOU!
No two dog trainers are the same. Right now there is a battle of trainers and philosophies that will make your head spin. Some trainers focus on positive reinforcement, others on more “Alpha” methods, and some in-between or balanced methods. The dog training industry is unregulated, therefore you don’t need any education or certifications to […]
Feline and Canine Enrichment
Oh my dog, yes I am going there! What is feline and canine enrichment, get ready for my interpretation – Something that your cat or dog does, that they like but in a supervised healthy form. Feline Enrichment You know all those Christmas boxes? Well, if you haven’t recycled them just yet, your cat would […]
Common Animal Aromatherapy Questions
Common animal aromatherapy questions asked and answered by an animal aromatherapy specialist trained by a veterinarian. I have a lot of the same questions asked, maybe this post will answer some of those questions. Question: I just need a quick oil for my dog to help with anxiety. What should I use? Answer: That depends […]
Summer Safety
Summer is headed our way, summer safety is important! If you haven’t visited your veterinarian lately now is a good time, it is important to do preventative care. I hope you have the best summer ever! My team and I are working on some really great products to help your furry besties live their best […]
Impulse Control
What is impulse control when talking about dogs? Well it has everything to do with your dog pausing and not acting on their emotions or behaviors. For example, if I ask my dog to “WAIT!” before going out the front door, my dog should pause and actually wait. Not push through, not bark because they […]
Pet Nutrition
Did you know pet nutrition plays an important role in the health of our pets? No longer are the days of getting table scraps or digging around in the trash. There are several options for feeding our fur babies. From kibble to raw, what is best? There are so many questions revolving around nutrition. Most […]
Verbal Markers
November 10, 2020 First let me say Happy 245th Birthday to all my Marine brothers and sisters! Don’t get into too much trouble tonight while celebrating! I can not stress the importance of a verbal markers enough. What is a verbal marker? Well, it marks the behavior and predicts the treat, praise and or toy. […]
Release Command
What is a release command? Well, it is the verbal cue or hand signal that lets your dog/puppy know they are done with the command. Release commands are so important! If you do not use the release command, your dog automatically thinks he/she is done after you have marked the behavior and provided the treat. […]
Essential Oils and Animals
Before I begin, make sure you do your research! I have done mine, you have to do what’s best for you and your family. Remember if you use essential oils that have been adulterated, they can cause serious health issues in our four-legged friends! I use doTERRA essential oils with my family and pets, I […]