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Keeping your dog healthy is a vital part of your dog’s happy life. Your dog needs more than exercise and nutrition, she also needs to know that she’s a member of your family. In this article, we will discuss how to control your dog using positive reinforcement as well as the importance of giving your dog a job.

Dog’s have been man’s best friend for as long as we can remember. They provide us with compassionate acceptance and non-judgment and they love without reserve. Your dog wears its heart on its paw, so to speak. The smile on
their faces as you head out for a walk or when its playtime is your dog’s way of saying, “thanks!”

Proper care is important for your dog including nutritious food rich in proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals to ensure a healthy body. Dogs need a diet that fits their lifestyle, size and weight.

Dogs love to exercise and need to be active to stay healthy and happy. You can teach your dog to fetch a ball across the yard, or play tug-of-war with a rope toy. Just like a little kid, your dog needs to be able to burn off excess energy so they don’t get into mischief or become destructive.

When your dog isn’t getting enough exercise, it may seem like he’s bouncing off the walls! When this happens, a long walk is in order.

Your dog needs guidance and training so that they can be a productive member of the family. Dogs love to be useful and will naturally take on jobs of their own such as guarding the house, barking at the mailman, or carefully watching the kids playing outside.

Your dog wants to feel important and a good way to accomplish this is to have them wear a small saddle pack Dog Backpack Saddle Gear Bag Easy Fit for Dogs New (colors vary) when you go for a walk or hike. Don’t it load it down with too much weight however. Try a portable, light-weight water bowl and a bottle of water in the pack for a medium size dog. Small dogs shouldn’t have any weight on them except for a portable bowl and some light weight treats or your keys.

When your dog goes outside it’s also important to have them treated for fleas. Try using an herbal or natural flea remedy. Some dogs like to wear dog shoes to protect their feet and this is especially important in harsh winter conditions or when the pavement is very hot during the summer.

Having an animal companion is a lot of work and responsibility; it is also very rewarding. More than routine care, your dog needs the proper nutrition, exercise and attention. Just as important, your dog wants to be a valued, contributing member of the family and know that they are important to you. Not providing these needs for your dog can result in bad behavior and misunderstanding with your furry friend.

If your dog had a choice, she’d tell you to feed her all natural dog foods. Natural food for dogs can be cooked or prepared at home and there are also some great brands of dry food made from natural ingredients.

The best natural dog food is the one you prepare yourself from homemade foods. Using a holistic approach to your dog’s wellness can help reduce vet bills, keep your dog healthy and promote long life in your animal companion.

Author Patricia O’Grady, who is a dog trainer and self-made cook, has written a book, Woofing it Down: The quick & easy guide to making healthy dog food at home that you’re sure to enjoy. It includes information on natural ingredients for making all natural dog foods along with recipes. The recipe collection even includes desserts for dogs!

The recipes are nutritionally balanced and have been well researched for the health benefits they will bring to your beloved dog.

If you don’t have time to make your own natural dog food, the brand we recommend for dry and wet food is Wellness Super5Mix Complete Health Chicken Dog Food. It is made from organic, human grade ingredients and dogs love the natural flavors such as salmon and white fish. If your dog has allergies, try their sweet potato and white fish blend. Wellness foods do not contain unidentified “natural flavors” or sugars that can be harmful to your dog.

Enjoy your herbal dog and be adventurous! Bake some dog cookies and try some of the great recipes for dogs in Woofing it Down: The quick & easy guide to making healthy dog food at home.

Constipation dog is one of the common digestive upsets pets experience and is generally not a major cause for concern. If your pet has a sensitive stomach or seems to be constipated all the time, then they may need some help to get over their digestive issues.

A dog who is constipated will be very uncomfortable. Your dog may whine, have difficulty walking or refuse to eat. If you have an outdoor dog, these symptoms may be harder to spot right away.

Natural supplements are one way to help your dog’s stomach stay in tune and avoid constipation and other digestive problems. They come in powder which can be mixed in with your dog’s food, or in tablet form that is tasty to your dog.

Since dogs will eat practically anything, you just never know what they may have gotten into or what’s causing the problem. Dogs that appear in distress, are hunching over, or in pain should be immediately taken to the vet for treatment.

Always have plenty of clean water on hand for your dog as dehydration can lead to constipation.

Pet memorials are a way to give closure to the death of a beloved animal companion. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 43 percent of Americans are single and a greater percentage are pet owners. In 2006, $40 billion dollars was spent on the care and pampering of pets in the U.S.

Pets are members of our families and when they pass away, there is a profound grief that sweeps over the pet’s owner. Service companies that recognize and acknowledge the tremendous need for comforting services such as pet memorials, are in the forefront of providing a much needed service to families and communities.

Trees for a Change is a company we’ve recently been introduced to that has a wonderful way to acknowledge the passing of an animal companion. By planting a living tree in honor of your pet, a new life will flourish in his or her remembrance. You can purchase a tree planting for your own animal companion or for a friend whose pet has passed away.

Each pet memorial includes:

• The planting of a tree in a U.S. National Forest
• A card and envelope with your personal message or memory and an explanation of the tree planting
• The pet’s name and optional photo on Trees for a Change online pet memorial registry
• Online access to where the tree was planted
• And shipping to you or directly to the recipient

As pet parents and as friends of others who have pets, losing your beloved animal is a time that I believe causes a more profound grief than the loss of a human friend. Oftentimes we don’t know how to deal with that, or what we should say or do, to help ourselves or another work through the grief.

A big step is acknowledging what the person is going through and I think that Trees for a Change has come up with a way we can help ourselves and others begin the healing process. If you know someone that may benefit from this information, please pass it along.

Thanks for stopping by today.

All pets, both at home or in shelters, can benefit from Reiki treatments. Reiki is a gentle form of hands-on healing that helps maintain a balanced energy and promotes health and well-being.

Reiki for dogs involves the practitioner placing his or her hands lightly on or near the dog’s body. Dogs are very receptive to Reiki as it is attuned to their natural energy body. The practitioner and dog work together so that the dog can take whatever energy it needs from the treatment. The Reiki practitioner acts as a channel for the energy and this benefits both the practitioner and the animal that is being treated.

A great resource for more information on Reiki for dogs is a book by Nicole Wilde, Energy Healing for Dogs: Using Hands-On Healing to Improve Canine Health and Behavior.

Dogs are a natural sponge for the energy of their owners and for this reason can take stress and illnesses of their human companions. Many times when your dog isn’t feeling well, it may be due to something that’s going on with his owner and that he has absorbed. For this reason, Reiki is an important part of your dog’s health and well-being and should be made available to them on a regular basis.

Reiki practitioners can be located in your area through your homeopathic veterinarian or by local directories offering Reiki treatments.

Dog fleas are one of the biggest hassles of owning a pet. An itching dog is an indication that your it may have fleas. Fleas can infest your home by getting into the furniture and carpets. They do bite humans and if you an infestation in your home, they will even jump on your legs – yikes!

Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can treat dog fleas. Two of the most popular products are Frontline flea and Advantage for dogs. Both of these treatments, which you put on your dog, can kill fleas for up to a month on your pet.

What can also happen is that when you put the treatment on your dog, the fleas will start jumping off. If the fleas have been bothering you and your dog for a while, they may also be in the carpets waiting to hatch a new batch when the weather is warm. If your house is also infested with dog fleas, you will want to have the carpets and furniture treated as well.

I don’t like flea bombs, which are the canned flea treatments for homes you can find at the grocery store, because they only kill the fleas that are alive when the bomb is used. This means you will have a new infestation and fleas on dogs again in the near future. In addition, the stuff smells terrible and it’s may be harmful to breathe for you and your pets.

One of the most successful ways to treat your home to minimize future issues with dog fleas is with a product called Fleabusters. This is a fine powder that is brushed onto the carpet. It attaches to any flea larvae dehydrating and killing them.

For natural pet products, visit the Only Natural Pet Store at the link to the right of this post.

Good luck and thanks for stopping by today!

To naturally enhance your dog’s life, have you thought about using herbs for dogs? Herbs have medicinal qualities and have been used for centuries for their healing properties.

When choosing herbs for your pets, its important to find organic herbs that have not been treated with pesticides. The use of pesticides kind of defeats the purpose and also affects the vibratory nature of the herbs themselves.

Herbs for Pets: The Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet’s Life, by Mary L. Wulff and Greg L. Tilford, is a comprehensive guide to caring for your pets using holistic methods and herbs. The authors are herbalists and bring their extensive knowledge of herbs and their properties to the reader.

Alternative Medicine for pets is becoming more popular and sought out every day. Many cities are privileged to now have homeopathic veterinarians and care for animal companions. Through the use of herbs, homeopathic remedies, Reiki, animal massage and other natural forms of healing, your pet will enjoy a gentler form of non-invasive treatment.

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Homeopathic remedies for dogs are being used by many pet parents to treat common dog symptoms . Homeopathy, invented by German physician Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843) is a therapeutic system based on the belief that disease can be treated with drugs in very small doses causing the same symptoms in healthy animals and people just like the actual disease.

Some common dog symptoms that may benefit from homeopathic remedies include:

• Dog incontinence
• Dog separation anxiety
• Skin and allergy symptoms
• Itching
• Diarrhea and gas

Homeopathy is a gentler form of treatment for your dog and is non-invasive. Your dog and you will benefit from this holistic and often less expensive approach to treatment.

Holistic over-the-counter remedies can also be used to treat your dog’s symptoms with great success.

If your dog is exhibiting signs of illness or is not improving, get him to your homeopathic veterinarian for a checkup.

Your herbal dog will thank you with a tail wag and a kiss.

A new puppy! It tugs at your heart to think of a cuddly new puppy that you can play with, teach tricks and count on to be your companion for many years to come.

When you bring a new puppy home, it’s important to think about puppy health and the type of food you will feed your new friend. Commercial dogs foods will certainly support the health of your pup, but at Herbal Dog, we prefer puppy food made with natural, wholesome ingredients.

Our own dogs have enjoyed a healthy life with Wellness brand dog foods. Wellness makes a special formula for puppies that is provides the right mix of nutrient rich whole foods.
Wellness Super5Mix Puppy Health Large Breed Formula Dry Dog Food

Puppies need more than just good food of course. They also need plenty of naptime, playtime and exercise. If this is your first puppy, or even your first puppy in a long time, you will want to read about caring for and training  your puppy in this great book by Sarah Wilson, My Smart Puppy: Fun, Effective, and Easy Puppy Training (Book & 60min DVD), which is also available for download on Kindle.

Some things to remember in caring for your new puppy,

1. Provide natural, wholesome food made just for puppies, such as Wellness brand.
2. Have a soft bed where you puppy can sleep close to where you are.
3. Train your puppy using positive reinforcement, and soft tones.
4. Lots of fresh water always available.
5. Exercise your pup by taking him on walks, throwing a frisbee or ball, tug of war with dog toys.

Caring your puppy’s health will be rewarding and fun for the whole family and bring you years of joy with your new family member.

Natural flea remedies to treat dog fleas are available in many different products. As a general rule, your dog and your family will benefit from natural treatments for problems such as fleas. The less you expose your pet and your family to harsh chemicals the better.

Natural remedies used to treat dog symptoms can be found in powder form, shampoo, tablets that you feed to your dog, sprays, and even rechargeable fleas collars. To find the right product for your pet, you will need to consider what’s easiest for you and your dog and also what is most effective.

A great book for helping your pet with allergies and flea issues is The Allergy Solution for Dogs: Natural and Conventional Therapies to Ease Discomfort and Enhance Your Dog’s Quality of Life (The Natural Vet). Fleas are a common cause of dog allergies and can cause rough patches of skin on your pet.

If your dog likes to have a bath, you can try the natural flea shampoos and conditioners. If you take your dog to the groomer, you can have them use a natural shampoo that you provide, or ask them to give your dog a flea dip. A flea dip is usually available at most grooming parlors for dogs.

Natural rechargeable flea collars are scented with natural herbs that repel fleas and ticks. The collar is recharged by spraying Insect Shooo onto it every other day for the first week. The Insect Shooo is pleasant smelling and does not contain chemicals.

Help your itching dog by treating fleas right away when you see any symptoms of fleas. Your dog’s vet and groomer are good resources for more information on natural flea treatments.