What is a Snood?
So, just what is a Snood? (No, it’s not a character from a Dr. Seuss book) If you have a dog with long, floppy ears, you’ll soon realize that you need something to protect them from raw food, wet...
View ArticleSlippery Elm Bark for Your Dog’s Digestion
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...
View ArticleKeeping a Dog Journal
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...
View ArticleCraniosacral Therapy for Dogs and Horses
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...
View ArticleNutrition for Dogs with Arthritis
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....
View ArticleInterview: Lisa Spector from Through a Dog’s Ear
Since I have used the Through a Dog’s Ear music for my canine massages, I was very pleased to be able to connect with Lisa Spector recently and interview her for Your Holistic Dog. Lisa Spector is a...
View ArticleProprioception and Animal Massage
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 joints called...
View ArticleInterview: Animal Massage Author and Educator Megan Ayrault
Megan Ayrault, author, educator, and massage practitioner for both people and animals, recently agreed to an online interview with Your Holistic Dog. In addition to her extensive training in various...
View ArticleInterview: Feeding Your Dog a Raw Diet
Jill Cherrier is a raw diet advocate and co-founder of In The Raw…Food for Dogs and Cats Inc. in North Vancouver, BC. In an interview for Your Holistic Dog, Jill explains the philosophy and research...
View ArticleCreating a Partnership With Your Dog
Professional Dog Trainer, Valerie Barry, from In Partnership With Dogs, has been training dogs for over 10 years. As a full member of the APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers), she...
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