We all know how amazing it feels to get a massage or visit the chiropractor, well, the same goes for our dogs! The benefits of getting your dog a massage or bodywork treatment are many and can help with arthritis, post-surgery strengthening, regaining range of motion and so much more. Show notes and info at diydogmom.com/podcast

As a certified Animal Aromatherapist, I am dedicated to using essential oils safely with animals. Some would be shocked to know that is actually unpopular with a lot of the mainstream essential oil users. Dogs have 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses whereas humans only have about six million. If you aren't being safe with your animals you might not be getting effective results and ultimately causing more damage than good. More info and show notes at diydogmom.com/podcast

Part two of episode six covers many topics that might help pet parents connect more with their dogs from a heart-centered place. We discuss cellular memory and how it impacts our dog's lives. The theory of cellular memory states that memories and personality traits are not only stored in the brain but also potentially in organs such as the heart. This impact of cellular memory is how Caroline (and myself) approach dog behavior. More show notes at diydogmom.com/podcast

In this episode, I talk to the Spiritual Dog Trainer, Caroline Griffith, about the energy and hearts of our dogs. The biggest takeaway I've had working with Caroline and attending her USA Canine Flow retreat was how much my dogs truly have picked up on my anxieties, constant mode of thinking I need to do something, and more. I share what I found out about myself because of Izzy at the retreat. 

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"How should I transition my dog to a raw diet?" I get asked this question all the time and my answer is one that might surprise you. While I do advocate for raw diets, they might not be the best for every single dog and I explain why. That's why my answer to the transition question isn't a simple one. I hope this solo episode helps you re-think how you should approach your dog's diet and look at food a bit differently as well. More info on the show at diydogmom.com/podcast

I talk to Billy Hoekman, Nutrition Science Director, for Answers Pet Food - a company that is changing the pet food industry with their raw, fermented pet food that is sourced more sustainably than most human grade food. If you want to learn more about nutrition for your dog from a highly respected commercial raw food company, this episode is for you. Learn more about the show and see the show notes at diydogmom.com/podcast

Dr. Francisco Maia is the owner and founder of The K9PT in Chicago that focuses on helping senior dogs improve their independence with daily activities, so they can live their golden years without the need to rely on pain medication. We talk about what makes a happy dog at any stage of life and how his work as a canine physical therapist impacts not only aging dogs but also their human companions. Oftentimes an aging dog means stress on the human caretaker. Visit diydogmom.com/podcast for full show notes

I talk to Kayla Kemp who founded Winks & Whiskers, a pet parent apparel company. Kayla, her dog Sadie, and husband Eric live on the road fulltime in the cutest RV. Kayla also took the plunge and began feeding Sadie a raw diet after she'd had enough of Sadie showing no interest in kibble, and researching the perils of the commercial pet food industry. Learn how Kayla feeds one-eyed rescue lab mix a raw diet from their cozy RV! Show notes can be found at diydogmom.com

Are my dogs happy? I ask myself this question all the time. In this first episode, I talk about how I got the idea for this podcast while I was driving in the car with my dog, Izzy, and asked myself a major life question. Ultimately, I know all pet parents just want to see their dogs happy - how did we get here worrying about these little creatures 24/7? I'll tell you how I did and we'll explore what it means to have a happy dog and how this all relates to the holistic lifestyle I live with my dogs.