THE FOUR PHASE Bootcamp – addressing behavioral issues in dogs
The Four Phase Boot Camp Plan is incredibly efficient in addressing many different behavioral issues, from mild to extreme cases. This behavioral modification program addresses the holistic imbalances your dog is living with. Behavioral issues, the unwanted behaviors your dog performs, are just symptom of a bigger issue. Once unwanted behaviors become habitual the intensity ususally increases, and your dog’s imbalance becomes more dramatic. These imbalances can be the result of trauma or experience. I will guide you through your tethering program and teach communication techniques to fine-tune your interractions and build confidence and balance in your dog.
As more and more Americans appreciate the fantastic flavor and health benefits of coconut oil, many more excellent brands show up on store shelves. My favorite happens to be Tropical Traditions because it’s made from certified organic coconuts, which have not been treated with chemicals or fertilizers. Plus, it comes in a generously proportioned glass bottle (which I much prefer to plastic), so I always have enough to share with my beloved fur-babes!
My dog and cat receive a loving spoonful of the stuff at every meal — a teaspoonful, to be precise, straight from the bottle — and I do all my cooking with it (coconut oil makes the best-ever perogies and eggs).
Fed regularly to pets, coconut oil can have many health benefits — for their skin, digestive and immune systems; metabolic function; and even their bone and brain health!
The top 10 reasons to add coconut oil to your dog’s diet:
Coconut oil improves overall skin health, and clears up skin conditions such as eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis, and itchy skin. Incredibly emollient, coconut oil helps moisturize the driest skin and makes a dog’s coat gleam with health — whether you add it to her diet, her shampoo, or both!
Applied topically to the skin, coconut oil promotes the healing of cuts, wounds, hot spots, bites, and stings.
With recent findings that antibiotic ointments actually cause scars to be worse, this is a great natural option. And it’s no big deal if the animal licks it off.
The antibacterial and antifungal properties of coconut oil help reduce doggy odor, and its pleasantly tropical aroma imparts a delightful scent to a dog’s skin and coat.
Coconut oil prevents and treats yeast infections, including candida. Its antiviral agents also help dogs recover quickly from kennel cough.
Digestion and nutrient absorption are improved by the addition of coconut oil to a dog’s diet. It can, however, cause stool to loosen; if that happens, just add a few spoonful’s of canned pumpkin to your dog’s diet.
Coconut oil reduces — and sometimes eliminates — doggy breath. Some dog lovers even brush their pets’ teeth with the stuff! Which makes sense, as dogs love the taste of coconut oil, and that makes the chore less arduous for brusher and brushee.
Like cinnamon, coconut oil helps prevent diabetes by regulating and balancing insulin. It also promotes normal thyroid function, and helps prevent infection and heart disease. Helping to reduce weight and increase energy, coconut oil also promotes mobility in dogs with arthritis and other joint issues.
Again like cinnamon, coconut oil is excellent for brain health; it’s being used to stave off dementia in humans, and it’s a must to keep senior dogs’ minds from becoming cloudy.
I would love to hear from you if you have noticed any further advantages to using Coconut oil in your adventures as a pet parent.
Email me with your comments and feedback: lindsey@patience4paws.com
