Working with your dog

How Often Do I Offer The Remedies?

 

Antibacterial and pain relieving oils that are inhaled only, will often need to be offered more frequently, or put out in an inhaler(s). Every dog / condition will be case sensitive so the frequency of offering the oils will vary. Some dogs may only require their remedies daily while others may initially need an hourly top up. When your dog shows no further interest, offer the remedies every other day, then perhaps weekly or monthly to gauge if any ‘top ups’ are needed. If symptoms return, re-offer the remedies. In the winter or damp weather a dog may need more support with conditions such as arthritis.

 

Key Learning Points When Offering Essential Oils To Dogs

Positive Reactions

 

Eyes: Soft, blinking or heavy eyes

Breathing: Change in breathing, swallowing, puffing cheeks nostrils (VNO), Flaring - sniffing or movement of the nostrils

Nose: May become runny

Body language: Stillness, Softness - relaxed, yawning with soft eyes. Lowering of the head. Laying down - sleepy, or looking for more energy if that is the desired outcome.

Oral: The dog may lick the aromatic particles in the air or subtlty catch them with their mouth. Breathing through the mouth using the vomeronasal organ (VNO)

 

Reactions - When A Remedy Is Not Immediately Needed

Turning away from the aromatics with none of the above signs. Be aware that the oil may be needed later

 

Quiz

What should I do when my dog slowly turns his / her head away from the essential oil that I am offering?

  1. a. Follow their nose with the essential oil
    b. Remove the oil from the session
    c. Maintain position with the essential oil while looking for any positive signs, before deciding if the oil is needed or not.

Which of the following personal skills do I require to work most effectively with my dog?

  1. a. Patience to work at my dog's own pace
    b. Great skills of observation
    c. A degree in zoology or biology
    d. Focus, to remain present with my dog throughout the session
    e. Calmness, to be able to let my dog lead the selection process

Once my dog is focused and has begun working with the oils, then walks away, what do I do?

  1. a. Let them move away and see what happens next
    b. End the session
    c. Bring your dog back so that you can work further with the oils

 

 

Answers

What should I do when my dog turns away from the essential oil that I am offering?
c. Maintain your position with the essential oil while looking for any positive signs, before deciding if the oil is needed or not.

Which of the following personal skills do I require to work most effectively with my dog?
a. b. d. e. 

Once my dog is focused and has begun working with the oils, then moves away, what do I do?
a. Let them move away and see what happens next