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Natural Pet Care & Dog Training

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I have always been an animal lover and my boyfriend and I actually have a dream of opening up an animal sanctuary as part of our retreat center some day.  I've been exploring dog training, holistic healthcare, and cooking for my pets as well as loving and caring for strays for many years now and I thought it might be cool to gather a bunch of my favorite resources and tools in one place for other pet-p...
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Foods, Snacks & Treats

 
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These are the BEST natural chews I've found and Foxy is absolutely obsessed.  They last forever and they are a healthy alternative to all the not-so-good options out there!
EcoKind Pet Treats Premium Gold Himalayan Yak ...
 
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We LOVE freeze dried treats! It's great not having to worry about all the fillers and junk. Plus! -- Organ meats have great health benefits for our furry friends too!
Vital Essentials Freeze Dried Raw Beef Liver 2.1oz
 
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It's great not having to worry about all the fillers and junk. Plus! -- Organ meats have great health benefits for our furry friends too! We LOVE freeze dried treats!
Smallbatch Freeze-Dried Beef Heart Treats, 3.5 oz

Health & Hygiene

 
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This stuff really works and its a nice natural alternative to sedatives when it comes to dealing with anxiety about storms, travel, and fireworks, etc. (I use the human version for myself too!)
Bach RESCUE Remedy Pet | Natural Stress Relief
 
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Pure Castile Soap is what I use for bathing my dogs (specifically lavender or plain though, I would not suggest any of the other "flavors" as they could be bad for dogs). It only takes a very small amount and works really well without leaving any ...
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap Lavender
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I have been using these digestive enzymes with my pets for a few years now and it has really improved the quality of life for even my most sensitive fur-babies. Gut health is just as important for animals as it is for us and added enzymes can be a...
NaturVet Digestive Enzymes for Dogs and Cats
 
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This is a great book to have on hand. It provides a full A-Z Guide to Medicinal Plants, Holistic Recipes, and Nutritional Supplements for Dogs, Cats, Horses, Birds, etc. and it has come in handy for me many times.
Herbs for Pets: Enhance Your Pet's Life Naturally
 
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This is a must have for all pet owners. I often refer to this as my "pet care bible" because it is a reference book that I have poured over consistently throughout the years and have shared it with many fellow pet lovers along the way. It is packe...
Dr. Pitcairn's Guide to Natural Health (4th Ed.)
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Tools, Resources, & Accessories

 
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This is a must for car travel with your dog(s). Not only does it help keep them safely in the back seat, but it also helps to contain the dog hair as well! I don't know about your dog but mine sometimes sheds extra in the car (particularly if she's...
PetSafe Waterproof Hammock Seat Cover - Tan
 
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This is a great resource for helping dog owners figure out how to get creative and give your pup what they need even when you're not able to get outside for exercise and playtime.
7 Dog Games for Rainy Days
 
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My first experiences with cooking for my dogs was unfortunately due to health issues which required them to go on raw or very specific diets in order to heal.  

Those were challenging times, of course, but I am so grateful that I found those natural treatments for them and that they really worked.

And I'm also grateful for the opportunities it gave me to learn so much more about proper nutrition for dogs (as well as what's really going into most of the kibble these days)…
Recipes for Homemade Dog Food
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What I love most about Cesar's approach is that it is extremely simple and straight forward. That being said you certainly will not need to read 3 books in order to grasp this very easy and natural way of relating to your dog. However, I'm recommen...
Cesar Milan's Top 3 Books
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This is a different style of leash than most of us are used to and it can take some adjusting when you're first learning how and why it works... but ultimately, this is the most effective type of leash I've ever used. It makes training so much eas...
Slip Collar Dog Training Leash
 
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I think these would make an absolutely awesome gift for any dog owner (including yourself). I've learned more from Cesar about dog training than anyone else over the past 10 years and I love his style and approach. These cards offer a fun and intera...
Cesar's Way Deck: 50 Dog Training Tips