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This article was previously published March 23, 2012 and was updated on March 16, 2023 Welcome saddle fit specialist Sabine Schleese to the Real Dr Doolittle Show™ Sabine Schleese (pronounced SHLAYZA) has been Director of Corporate Affairs of Schleese Saddlery since 1986, when her husband, German Certified Master Saddler and Equine Ergonomist Jochen was asked to be Official Saddler for the World Dressage championships. Together they have changed the face of saddle fitting in the equestrian industry. When they first arrived, saddles were treated like commodities. They were basically bought off the shelf – either they fit or they didn’t – and if they didn’t, there was really no one capable of fitting them properly or repairing them. They began a Saddle Ergonomist certification course allowing equine professionals insight into diagnosing and analyzing issues arising from poor saddle fit. Sabine and her company have received many industry and professional awards, […]
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What is Reconnective Healing? The powerful new form of healing practiced by 70,000 people in 60 countries to heal themselves, heal others and heal their loved ones is now being applied to alleviate the suffering of animals. People who formerly felt helpless in the face of their pet, horse or farm animal’s pain and anguish are now singing the praises of Reconnective Animal. Even veterinary and other animal healthcare professionals are jumping on the bandwagon. Renee Coltson was a Reiki practitioner before meeting Dr Eric Pearl in 2000. But after attending his life changing seminar, she knew she had to change her practice to facilitate reconnective healing with people and animals. Reconnective Animals takes the knowledge gained from Reconnective Healing – which uses energy, light and information via a new, more comprehensive spectrum of healing frequencies to bring the human mind, body, and spirit into total balance, and applies it […]
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This article was previously published March 17, 2012 and was updated on March 13, 2023 Author Bonnie Best on the Real Dr. Doolittle Show™ Bonnie Best, the very BEST Pet Sitter, has been a professional pet sitter for 15 years and owns The Best Pet Sitting and BNME, Inc. She was a Veterinary Technician, a financial coordinator and accounts receivable manager for a 24- hour emergency service Veterinary Hospital. She is a professional dog obedience instructor and has raised champion show dogs, obedience titlists, and therapy dogs for over 30 years. While being a cruelty investigator for the ASPCA and organizing charity events for abused children and pets, her passion in life is dedicating herself to pet education and care. She lives in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband, daughter and 5 dogs. Questions Bonnie answers on why pet sitting can be a great career choice: *What are some of the […]
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Welcome Dr Nancy Bromberg and Eric Darling to The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™ Personal Note from Val: Having had 6 eye surgeries in recent years, I know intimately how important our vision really is. It is especially important for service animals, whether they are dogs, cats, donkeys or horses. If they can’t see, then they can’t perform their job! However, it can sometimes be hard to know for sure if your animal is suffering from poor vision or losing their vision. Listen now so you’ll know what signs to look for. And if you have a service animal, or know someone who does, be SURE they know about this critically important annual event so they can participate. If they apply during the month of April, they can receive FREE Eye Exams for their animals during the month of May from participating veterinarian ophthalmologists in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. […]
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Guest post courtesy of Sarah Welson. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. Dog Emergency Care Tips for Beginners Dog emergencies can be a scary and overwhelming experience for both pet parents and veterinarians. Knowing how to handle a dog emergency can help ensure that the pet receives the best possible care. This guide will provide tips on how to handle such situations. It will also discuss the importance of staying calm in a crisis and having a plan in place for emergencies. Finally, it will provide advice on first aid for your pup. via GIPHY Basic Dog Emergency Guide for a Pet Parent: Remain Calm: It is essential to remain calm when dealing with an emergency involving your dog. If your pup is in physical distress, the […]
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