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Guest post courtesy of Lindsey Jay. 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 Communications Enterprises Inc. This article was previously published October 9, 2018, and was updated on July 23, 2022. Service Dog or Emotional Support Dog? Throughout history, dogs have been put to work next to their two-legged companions. They have helped hunt for food, herd livestock, and guard homes. Today the term, “working dog,” is often associated with service or emotional support dogs. Man’s best friend is more commonly being utilized to help people with various physical or mental illnesses or disabilities. These dogs help with tasks that are routine for most, but can be daunting for their handlers. Despite the rising popularity of service and emotional support dogs, many are confused on what separates the two. Emotional Support Dogs […]
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Elise Gaston Chand on the Real Dr. Doolittle Show™ If you’re a parent who doesn’t know horses with a horse loving kid, you could likely use a few riding tips to make your trips to the stables easier on you. Elise Gaston Chand is a horsewoman with over 30 years experience in horse management, breeding, competition, and industry marketing and advertising. Elise was a horse-crazy kid raised by non-equestrian parents and is raising a young daughter who shares her love. She and her daughter visited a horse stable/show and witnessed a traumatic event with a young rider, her horse, the trainer and the parent. She left the show determined to help other parents not suffer the same tragedy, and so wrote the book: A Parent’s Guide to Riding Lessons, which is the topic of our delightful, entertaining and insightful interview. We discussed: Is it possible to be involved with horses economically and […]
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Talking about Holistic Vet Care with guest 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 […]
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Guest post courtesy of Amber Kingsley. 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. This article was previously published October 4, 2016, and was updated on July 18, 2022. Before you welcome your new baby, are you preparing your dog for the big day? Some forms of communication transcend all things, even language and cultural barriers, like the love and affection we share with our pets. When bonding with dogs, sometimes the transition of bringing an infant into the picture can be difficult. In a recent, very adorable commercial, there are no words necessary (subtitles added later) to get this beautiful message across to an international audience about a newer baby being introduced to an existing Golden Retriever. When the dog approaches the baby, the infant cries with disapproval […]
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Welcome to our Show on Talking to the Animals! I want to teach you what I know so you can learn how to talk to your animals, why it’s important to hear your animals’ viewpoints and how reconnecting with animals makes you a better human. Reconnecting with animals helps us be better humans, and is an exciting journey into Self, the nature and reality of our world, a behind-the-scenes look at the complex interactions between us all. Any animal lover can learn how to communicate with animals, you can too! Learn how to connect at the heart for a magical bonding experience with your animals. Please enjoy today’s interview with Joe Camp, creator of Benji! Joe Camp, film writer, producer, director, author, passionate speaker, and the man behind the canine superstar Benji, has produced 5 Benji movies!! Joe has written, produced and directed seven theatrical motion pictures (including all of […]
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