HappyownerHappydog

01/07/2025

Have you checked how many carbs in your dogs food? Most companies do not put this on their bags. Call the company and find out, as this is the effect on dogs with high carbs in their food.

Carbs make one hungry (one means a dog, a cat, or you)

Carbs push the blood sugar skyward

Insulin rushes in to lower it

When the spike and drop in blood sugar takes place over and over (as it does in the SAD and most pet feeding scenarios based on kibble), insulin resistance sets in (estimates: 80% of people in the US have it now)

That means insulin fails in its job to get the blood sugar under control

IR also means insulinemia: high blood levels of insulin remain, as it tries and tries to do its job

Insulin is a growth hormone, in simple terms. It’s all about anabolism, build up.

Unlike most hormones, it affects almost every cell in the body, including the fat cells.

—>Too many carbs + too much insulin = fat bodies, in pets or their peeps.

01/06/2025

Dogs’ developmental stages are not too dissimilar to humans. We have our baby, toddler, teenage, and adult stages, spanning at least 18 years. When people get puppies, they often forget that puppyhood into adolescence and adulthood can last at least two years. People are often shocked at how hard these two years can be. Expectations are often too high, and there’s a common lack of understanding of how challenging these periods can be for our dogs. This can cause frustration, upset, and annoyance at our dogs’ behaviour, leading to thousands of dogs being given up to rescues during this time...
The time to educate is before you get a puppy, but it is rare that I come across a client that has already done that research or called me out before the puppy arrives.

12/30/2024

What could shift in your relationship with your dog if you approached this new year with their natural wisdom? What if you met each moment with the pure presence they so naturally embody? Naturally regulate your nervous system, so you shake off any fear/anxiety. Live life to the full. Not hold grudges.

12/27/2024

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position statement, “The application of aversive methods—which, by definition, rely on application of force, pain, or emotional or physical discomfort—should not be used in canine training or for the treatment of behavioral disorders.”
Why do trainers promot this way of training?
Why do owners believe this is the best way?
Why do vets promot this way of training?

12/26/2024

We need to train dogs with reward-based methods. Aversive dog training methods—such as prong collars, shock collars, and leash corrections—work because they use fear and pain.
Dog guardians should recognize and respect the emotional lives of dogs.

12/24/2024

Next time your pet is relaxed, maybe gazing out of the window or just taking in the scent of the air etc, instead of reaching for your phone to capture the moment, simply sit with them. Notice how you are feeling, how your breathing naturally slows to match theirs. This is their timeless gift to us—a return to our own natural state of being. This is a gift that we are not aware that our dogs can give us.

12/23/2024

At this time of the year that often pulls us in many directions, our animals remain anchored in the wisdom of simply being, offering us a pathway back to our own inner sanctuary. When you find yourself getting stressed, turn to your dog for help in grounding your energy, perhaps a cuddle, massaging, petting or I like to use my dogs ears by stroking them between my thumb and fingers,( Honey loves me doing this)

12/20/2024

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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine theory revolves around the 5 elements known as Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Each element is associated with specific organ systems and a specific personality or “constitution”. Each constitution can be predisposed to medical issues, based on the or...

12/19/2024

Dog Training is not regulated. Many trainers have no education and can cause more harm to your dogs. This is an amazing article regarding trainers.

Great news for dogs and their guardians who can access modern, scientific dog training—but people still need to ask questions.

12/13/2024

Looking for a gift for your dog this Christmas. Check this out.

The Original mine Pet Platter is designed to unleash the instinctive eating behavior of dogs and cats—offering the ultimate natural feeding territory! Can be used with any type of pet meals and treats including dry, canned, raw, refrigerated, and home cooked! Made in the USA using cellulose fiber....

12/13/2024

Walking the path of pet wellness. This is an amazing article.

By Jeff Feinman, VMD, CVH. We're scared. Let's be honest about that. When our beloved animal companions face health challenges, fear becomes our most constant companion. The conventional

12/11/2024

How do you feel when you have tight muscles, back pain, foot pain? Consider that all of those your dog can have, impacting their behavior. As dog gardians, it is our job to make sure we notice the difference in our dogs body, how they walk, sit or laydown, hold their head, position of their ears, their eyes. Givng your dog a gentle massage all over, watching their reponse will give you information to help your dog.

12/09/2024

Do you have a dog who sometimes gets anxious? Consider they need healing from that anxiety. You could use theraputic engagement and connection in what they love to do. Perhaps scent work, walks, mental stimulation exercises.