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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...
STRANGER DANGER SOLUTIONS, Tried and True.

STRANGER DANGER SOLUTIONS, Tried and True.

Need your help researching for an article I'm writing:  * THE REASON: Because of the prevalent, over-the-top reactions to strangers in public and a...
I walked away from this Dog.

I walked away from this Dog.

How could I? I made a mistake. A big one.  We were at a California county shelter doing demonstrations and training volunteers about our Remedies; ...
Joke's On Me re: The Disappearing Thermometer

Joke's On Me re: The Disappearing Thermometer

Bubba was supposed to be a “30-day Wonder“ = an investment I would ride and train for 30 days, sell for double my costs; then I’d turn around and i...
Learn Her Trust

Learn Her Trust

     “Don’t you mean, earn her trust?” Before I had the chance to embarrass myself by blurting out my correction, while the Horse smelled her legs,...
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Purrposeful Living

Purrposeful Living

A PURRPOSEFUL LIFE Cats say inappropriate things. Often. Just can’t help themselves. Or can they? They never learned appropriate vocabulary, nuance...
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Unbridled Happiness

Unbridled Happiness

UNBRIDLED HAPPINESS At 3:00 yesterday our horseback riding student splashed into my life in a bright pink Unicorn shirt, stretchy colorful pants, ...
The Horse we called Bubba.

The Horse we called Bubba.

Bubba had a favorite word. It was 'ready'? Said as a question - he heard the start of a game. Waiting for the next word, kiss, tssk, or nudge; we b...
George The Cat

George The Cat

Doing yoga with George The Cat smack-dab where I need to be on the mat. Politely, I asked: "Can I sit down?" Looking at me and my extra 10 pounds, ...