“It’s the easiest thing in the world to lose and the hardest thing in the world to get back”. Trust is at the heart of any healthy relationship. It’s something that is gained and requires honesty, communication, and listening. When it’s absent it causes stress, anxiety, and even pain. Animals in particular need to be able to trust us, especially dogs since our lives are so closely intertwined. Recently I was working with a young, anxious, fearful dog and experienced something that appalled me. While I was interacting with this beautiful, intelligent, loving dog, I was confronted by an individual demanding that I “show them whose boss and use a…
The Art Of Living With A Dog
I’m on an exciting new mission, I’d like to share with you… The past several months have afforded me time to pause and reflect on modern day dogs. What’s harming them and how best to help them. When our world changes it directly impacts our dog’s world. For over 30 years I’ve dedicated my life to these beautiful beasts, and I am determined to improve their precious lives. There’s a better way to live with them folks. Rearing is an art and I’m here to impart my bespoken approach so your dogs can live a full and vibrant life. After all, dogs come into our lives and change us forever. Are we…
Freeing a Survivor
BLESSED – A LABORATORY RESEARCH DOG It seems like it was just last week that I received a call from Beagle Rescue League after my adoption inquiry. The call was from the director. Her voice sounded tentative yet somewhat excited. The rescue group was hoping that I’d consider looking at a different dog, a ‘Lab-Beagle’. What a terrific mix I thought; Labrador and Beagle! She said, “We have a middle- aged dog here that’s part of a pilot program. He’s the oldest one of five other retired research dogs that has been in a laboratory facility for seven years”. I was sick to my stomach. Was I hearing her correctly?…
The Unforeseen Quarantine
This pandemic and quarantine have given us all quite a bit to contemplate and reflect on. If we were ever going to get a glimpse into the life of a domesticated dog’s world, it would be right now. By day three I couldn’t stop thinking about how the quarantine resembled a domesticated dog’s everyday life. Living under such rigid restrictions felt so un-natural and disturbing; and that’s where we all need to sit up and take note. Many dogs live each day of their beautiful life in a state of quarantine without a pandemic brewing. The hard truth is that we are destroying the one animal that offers us so much more…
Let’s Make Some Broth
ORGANIC BONE BROTH Your grandmother was right again. Chicken soup is good for the body and soul. And Bone Broth is even better. Bone broth is an ancient food that traditional cultures have been using and enjoying for centuries. It reduces inflammation and is excellent for the gut. This is the perfect snack for your dog in the cold winter months. It’s a great snack all year, too. Bone Broth is typically made using bones, preferably organic. They can contain a small amount of meat adhering to the bones. The extensive cooking time along with raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps to draw out the nutrients and minerals from the…
Believe and Return the Love
BELIEVE – To accept something as true. To feel sure of the truth. Have you ever wondered why so many dogs now a days are riddled with chronic diseases like allergies, IBS and painful ear infections? Have you pondered why dogs are being euthanized at 6 months old because they have an auto immune disease, cancer or some idiopathic terminal illness? Why are dogs being slammed with so many different types of vaccinations? Have you stopped to think about ALL the toxic medications they’re on – heartworm, flea/tick, digestion and allergy? Do they really need all of it? Have you wondered why so many dogs have odd, yet ubiquitous, behavior…
Dig Deeper With Me
Hi there, my name is Tamara. I want to share sound, effective and restorative strategies to support your dog to his/her fullest potential. Together, we can restore dog’s lives and give them the well-being that they deserve to achieve health, happiness and longevity. Close to 30 years ago I set out on a mission to improve the overall well-being of dogs. What began as a childhood passion flourished into an adult inspired quest and livelihood to transform dogs by systematically addressing their mind, body and spirit. In other words – teaching them how to be polite, feeding them truly healthy functional food and supporting their emotions with qualified behavior modification…
