Reiki For Pets

Yesterday, we gave a warm welcome to the newest addition to our K9 1-ON-1 family, Sharon Cooper. She was kind enough to pass along some valuable information on Reiki For Pets so we could share it with you.

Reiki is a hands-on healing method that originated in Japan.  The practitioner channels healing energy through their hands to the animal through a light touch either directly on the body or from a distance.  The word Reiki (pronounced "ray-key") is a Japanese composite word usually translated as "universal life energy".

It is based on the idea that all living beings have life energy flowing through them. When life energy is high, your pets are healthy and balanced, more relaxed and less likely to get sick. When it is low, they'll often be more easily affected by stress and less resistant to illness. Reiki is a safe complement to conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy and all other forms of healing.

A Warm Welcome To Sharon Cooper

Let's give the newest addition to the K9 1-ON-1 family a warm welcome!

A little about Sharon...

" I have been practicing Yoga for 15 years, and teaching for 9. I obtained my Advanced Reiki certification in April 2013 and I am scheduled to graduate from Massage Therapy school in December 2013. After spending over 30 years in the restaurant business, I decided it was time to follow my heart and the path towards holistic care for both people and animals alike. With a compassionate heart, I look forward to working with each individual, to bring balance back to the body, mind and spirit.

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It's hard to believe we're halfway through October already!  Most stores have their Halloween merchandise on sale and the shelves are fully stocked with Christmas decorations, ornaments, stockings, inflatables and...Christmas trees. 

There seems to be a great divide separating the people who cringe at the mere site of Christmas stuff and those who are already stringing up lights.  Whether you started the process a week ago or you're one that waits until the day after Thanksgiving...there is common ground among pet parents.

Say Hello To Cody!

We have another great pic to add to "From Our Readers."  Meet Cody...a handsome 5 year old Golden Retriever.  His favorite pastimes are chasing tennis balls (or just chewing them) and chasing the cat. 

The K9 1-On-1 Halloween Contest Begins!

We were going to wait another day or so to announce our contest however, we're too excited to hold off.  It's official, the first K9 1-On-1 Contest has begun and the theme is...Halloween!  Entering this one is super easy and the prize is DELISH...

Cupcakes not included.  We just had to tease you with another photo. 

To enter, here's what ya have to do...

The First K9 1-On-1 Contest Is In The Works...

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DIY First Aid Kits For Pets

Last year I needed a new First Aid Kit. I searched several stores and was shocked by the price!  Like with a lot of things...attached to the word "convenience" comes a hefty price tag. Sure, I could have opted for the smaller versions however, I wasn't going to waste my money on a few generic bandages and Q-Tips. I made my own.  In addition to saving over 50%, the one I created was bigger, better and properly stocked to the brim.