Therapy Dogs – Carol Lea Benjamin on the Real Dr. Doolittle Show™

Carol Lea Benjamin is the award-winning author of 9 books about dog behavior and training, including Mother Knows Best, Second-Hand Dog and Dog Training in Ten Minutes, as well as the Shamus-Award, winning Rachel Alexander and Dash mystery series.

She has been awarded the Dog Writers of America’s highest honor, The Distinguished Service Award for Extraordinary Achievement and Communications Excellence and in 2003, she was elected to the Hall of Fame of the International Association of Canine Professionals for “a lifetime of dedication to dogs and their training.”

Co-written with Denise Wall who breeds and trials with Border Collies, Do Border Collies Dream of Sheep? is her latest book. Written in alternating chapters with her good friend Denise Wall who bred her dog, Sky, DO BORDER COLLIES DREAM OF SHEEP? is the true story of how two littermates grow up and into their jobs, one to be a sheepdog, the other a service dog. It is an exploration of how dogs’ instincts were passed down to them by their wild wolf ancestors, of how their personalities, characters, responses to us and the world they live in and even the games they play are informed and colored by the work they were originally bred to do. And it’s the love story of humans and dogs, one that has passed the test of time.

DO BORDER COLLIES DREAM OF SHEEP? is the story she’s been wanting to tell since her first service dog, a rescue dog named Dexter, saw a need and volunteered to help in a way that, back then, no one knew a dog was capable of doing, thus becoming the first service dog ever to work with Crohn’s disease.

So this is also an exploration of how dogs help us when we are sick or in pain, electing themselves to do whatever they can to keep their mixed-species pack as healthy as possible, just as their ancestors have always done in the wild.

Enjoy!

And of course, get a copy of Carol’s delightful book from www.amazon.com or www.barnes&noble.com or www.outrunpress.com Comments are welcome here and on her blog www.clbenjamin.wordpress.com

Photo by Man Dy from Pexels

 

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Urban Shamanism – Keith Varnum 2 Part talk on The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™

A vibrant filmmaker in college, at the tender age of 19, Keith Varnum went totally blind before he could launch out on his own. The prognosis of Western doctors that Keith would be blind for the rest of his life catapulted him into the adventure of his life!

On this journey, he studied with medicine men, shaman, Hawaii Kahuna, and Eastern spiritual masters, regained his eyesight, and discovered the secrets of all healing, transformation, and success.

Keith has tested these practical secrets in his 35-year career as an author, Certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner, Life Coach, Vision Quest guide, acupuncturist, sound healer, radio host, and vice-president of a multi-million dollar company. When not exploring consciousness in the canyons of Arizona, Keith travels around the world assisting people to open to life’s wonders and surprises in his Dream Workshops.

Listen to our interview and you’ll gain a vibrant and accurate feeling for what shamanism is about and how it can help a person in their life journey.

We discussed:

* What is shamanism?

* How does a shaman practice?

* How does a shaman assist you in freeing your emotional and physical energy?

* What is shamanic journeying?

* What is a power animal?

* What is soul retrieval?

* What is the social role of the shaman?

* What is the purpose of shamanic ecstasy?

* What is the role of crisis and trauma in the development of a shaman?

* What is the relationship between shamanic traditions and culture?

* What is the origin of the term “shamanism?”

* How does one become a shaman?

The first part of our interview helped us discover what shamanism is about and how it can help a person in their life journey.

Because I recently lost the vision in one eye and am working to regain my sight, I wanted to know a lot more about how he regained his sight and health.  So he shared some of the fascinating techniques and insights he’s learned. I was so fascinated I had to know more, so we just kept on talking as Keith graciously shared more of his personal journey, and what he’s learned about the art and heart of healing.

This is Part Two of our conversation.  I’ve gone on to use what he taught me in my work with my clients, their animals as well as my own, and with communicating with animals with great results. And, my sight is improving day by day.

Enjoy!

For more information, contact Keith by visiting his website at www.TheDream.com or email him Keith@TheDream.com call 800.736.7367

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Holistic Vet Care – Dr. Richard Pitcairn on The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™

Dr. Richard Pitcairn is THE Guru of modern veterinary Homeopathy in the Western Hemisphere.  Since 1992 he has trained almost 500 graduate veterinary doctors in the field of homeopathic medicine and is the force behind the founding of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy in America in 1995.

He founded the Animal Natural Health Center in 1986 as a clinical and teaching center in Eugene, Oregon. It’s dedicated to the understanding and use of homeopathic medicine in the treatment of disease.  He also covers the use of the importance of excellent nutrition using home-prepared & raw foods. In 1995, Dr. Pitcairn co-founded the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy, the first professional organization of practicing veterinary homeopaths in the United States.

You will learn:

* How Dr. Pitcairn, one of the leading veterinarians, went from traditional to holistic medicine.

* Why homeopathy is being used very successfully to help with health issues in animals today, and why you should consider this treatment option first.

* Why everyone should have Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs and Cats on their reference shelf now.

* How the different forms of medicine are being utilized today. For instance, allopathic medicine has the goal of eliminating symptoms but does it by suppressing and weakening the patient. When is it good to use allopathic vs. holistic medicine?

* There is also a lot of confusion about proper nutrition. Find out what you should avoid and what is actually very healthy.

For a referral list of veterinarians trained in homeopathy and to purchase your copy of Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs and Cats visit www.drpitcairn.com. Look for Dr. Pritcairn’s articles on vaccinations 

 

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Positive Dog Training Tips – Pam Dennison on The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™

Pam Dennison is the author of the best dog training book:

The Complete Idiots Guide to Positive Dog Training, Bringing Light to Shadow; A Dog Trainer’s Diary, How to Right a Dog Gone Wrong; A Roadmap For Rehabilitating Aggressive Dogs, Civilizing the City Dog, Click Your Way to Rally Obedience and the TWO new DVDs; The Magic of Shaping; Explore the Possibilities and Training the Whistle Recall!

(WINNER of the Maxwell Award in 2010 from DWAA!!!!)

“If you don’t have time to train your dog, get a stuffed animal,” is Pam’s Motto. Pam teaches many different types of classes at her 7,000 square foot facility in Belvidere, NJ and has presented seminars across the globe on a myriad of topics. She holds regular 3-day seminars called Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. for aggressive and reactive dogs.

She competes successfully with her own dogs in Tracking, Competition Obedience, APDT Rally Obedience, Canine Water Sports and Agility. Pam has been helping dog parents since 1992 train their dogs with a positive approach. As a certified dog behaviorist, she has helped dog parents win more awards at shows and also have happier healthier home lives in the process.

We discussed:

· The difference between positive and negative training, you are probably making some of these simple mistakes which could be sabotaging your training right now.

· 3 of the biggest mistakes that people make in training their dogs

· The biggest mistake that Pam made in dog training and how to avoid doing this yourself.

· Learn about Foundational Commands, what they are and how they help with training your dog.

· Some of the most common “poison” words and how they can be a huge detriment to training your dog.

· Instant Recall Commands and how they can save your dog’s life.

Pamela Dennison, CDBC Website: http://www.positivedogs.com

 

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