Stress is unfortunately a part of all of our lives, even more so for our dogs. They can't voice their concerns like we humans can, and despite most peoples love for their pets, they often can't tell if their dogs are stressed or struggling. Dogs can mask pain very well and this can be a leading cause of anxiety and distress. Sometimes though, despite a clean bill of health, it becomes clear that our beloved companions are are anxious, stressed and struggling, and in need of support.
So what can be done? As mentioned on the home page, I have extensive experience with anxious, reactive, stressed and in pain dogs, and really enjoy working with them and their guardians to better their lives. Because of this passion of mine, I decided that more needed to be done and offered in support of our dogs who battle these emotions daily. With my unique insight into these problems, I offer a few specialized services for sensitive canines.
What is this program?
A Canine Emotional Detox or CED is a short, but very intense routine to help your canine companion to decompress and say goodbye to stress. CED was created by Diane Garrod, who is a is Guild Certified Tellington TTouch® Practitioner, behaviour consultant/canine trainer-teacher/coach and owner of Canine Transformations in Washington State. This detox program is ideally used to help your stressed or anxious dog to get to a level where they can comfortably recover and accept a training program if behavioural problems are needing to be addressed.
Why do a CED?
Releasing stress is vital to allowing the dog to cope with real life effectively, to think through choices, make good decisions and to renew a relationship and bond that may have eroded due to behavioral challenges. Simply put, the CED changes the dog from the inside. Feeling good internally throughout the body and brain, allows the dog to exhibit change outwardly. The feel-good chemicals grow, such as oxytocin, serotonin and the release or neutralization of the bad chemicals occur.
How long is the CED?
The CED is an intense 72-hour process and customized to the individual. It is intense, but this intensity is needed and beneficial, it is like an intervention program for those suffering addictions.
Does my dog qualify for a CED?
Dogs who will benefit greatly from the stress neutralizing effects of the CED are those that:
Repeat over-the-top behaviours (such as licking, or obsessive behaviours ‘OCD’)
Have bite histories
Exhibit constant barking
Have a high-level anxiety and stress
Have dog to dog reactions or aggression issues
Are in a multi-dog family and are fighting
Have various levels of reactivity (reactions to scary objects, sounds, humans or dogs)
Suffer from Separation Anxiety (SA)
Have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Are fearful, feral or both
If you are curious about the CED and would like to know if your dog qualifies, please fill out this form below:
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