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Speaking of Humping

Speaking of Humping

Speaking of humping... Years ago, my Chiropractor asked how to get his Retriever to stop humping furniture, blankets, and house guests. I asked if the Dog was causing harm to himself or others. He said 'no' and I declared TO MY CHIROPRACTOR that happy humping was good for the Dog's back. On the other side, dominance, insecurity, nervousness, jealousy, and confusion about social status are some culprits I have seen in my practice and all are fix-able. AND THEN, THERE IS ECSTASY...
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Surviving Trauma

Surviving Trauma

We are so often bystanders, witnesses to our own lives in many ways. Helpless in natural disasters or trying to digest the confusion of human cruel...

Essential Oils + Flower Essence Blends As Herbal Remedies for People

We concentrate on caring for our family, friends and animals and we often neglect ourselves. We created two Essential Oils + Flower Essence aromat...
Emergencies = Good Advice Bears Repeating

Emergencies = Good Advice Bears Repeating

Duct tape, a pocket knife, twist tie trash bags, zip locks, and a Sharpie. Extra food, water, leashes, collars, halters and lead ropes are indispensable. Double everything you think you need then double it again. In emergencies, worried about your animals worrying? We have proven ideas!
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Goats, Pigs, Rabbits and Others

Goats, Pigs, Rabbits and Others

They love us. We love them - the goats, pigs, rabbits and others. And even though we have never met, the love affair continues.  May I share that B...
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Grief, Loss, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue

Grief, Loss, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue

 Animal guardians, advocates, caregivers are not strangers to grief, loss, trauma or compassion fatigue nor do they pretend to be unaffected - but ...
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Free Advice: Interview with Sherry Woodard

Free Advice: Interview with Sherry Woodard

We are bringing you the last 12 minutes of free advice with our most recent interview with Sherry Woodard, CPDT-KA of SherryWoodardConsulting.com &...
Great Conversations Often Start With a Whisper.

Great Conversations Often Start With a Whisper.

Great Conversations Often Start With a Whisper. Interested in confirming what you ‘think’ they are telling you? It’s simple. Easy. Anyone can do it...
Herbal Remedies for Emotional Disturbances in Companion Animals

Herbal Remedies for Emotional Disturbances in Companion Animals

Think about every Horse / Dog / Cat you’ve had or who’s had you. Your top two complaints probably boiled down to phrases like: I can’t catch him. H...
Thank You For Your Trust: Testimonials

Thank You For Your Trust: Testimonials

It's not fair when someone starts a story with: "You shoulda been there." In my stories; you are there. Because you are the stories! Your moments ...
Why Use BlackWing Farms Pet Products? Survey Results are Published !!

Why Use BlackWing Farms Pet Products? Survey Results are Published !!

We asked our loyal customers for their feedback on the use of BlackWing Farms Flower Essence products (for use on 24 different species) and the sur...
Separation-anxiety (isolation distress) is often NOT the Dog's problem. YUP - go get a mirror; I'll wait here.

Separation-anxiety (isolation distress) is often NOT the Dog's problem. YUP - go get a mirror; I'll wait here.

Hi Meg - My dog has isolation distress (cant be alone/without other dogs or people) which is the primary concern, and has leash reactivity (secon...