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Author: Heather Wallace

Massage therapy for dogs New Jersey
Canine Wellness, General Wellness

How to Become a Dog Massage Therapist

February 20, 2025

The benefits and availability of dog massage is growing in public awareness, with many thanks to my feature in The Washington Post at The 149th Annual Westminster Dog Show in New York. It’s the best kept secret! Still, it’s time for the secret to come out and more animals to benefit. I am one of…

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General Wellness, Horse Health

Are You Lunging Your Horse Correctly?

April 14, 2023

There’s a good chance that you aren’t and it’s hurting your horse…or at the very least you aren’t getting the most benefit. I grew up at a performance hunter/jumper barn in the Northeast. To say lunging wasn’t a regular occurrence is an exaggeration. I never even saw it until a returned to riding in my…

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Canine Wellness, General Wellness

Walking Is The Best Exercise, Period: The Dog

March 14, 2023

I’ve had animals my whole life. I’ve been an animal bodyworker for many years and have seen numerous things. One unavoidable fact is that walking is by far the best exercise your animal can have regardless of species. We’ll start with the dogs and make sure to read part two, if you are a horse…

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General Wellness, Horse Health

Walking Is The Best Exercise, Period: The Horse

March 10, 2023

Unpopular opinion: if you can’t do it at the walk you shouldn’t be trying at another gait. Firstly, so many horse riders have learned to walk, trot, then canter your horse in schooling. Myself included before I had more information at my disposal. I learned the traditional way as a child and carried it over…

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General Wellness, Horse Health

Are Ulcer Treatments Hurting Your Horse?

February 10, 2023

Or perhaps vaccinations and worming are the problem… The answer is complicated. Traditionally horses in the United States are dewormed every few months, vaccinations are conducted twice a year and many horses are treated for ulcers for a month at a time. It’s standard. Yet all three of these have something in common: they may…

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Canine Wellness, General Wellness, Horse Health

Your Animal Became Unbalanced On Their Own- It’s Probably Not Your Fault

January 13, 2023

No seriously. Often I get asked, “How did my animal get a knot in their (insert muscle here) or why did my pet have so much out of balance?

The truth is, it could be anything. I’ll explain.

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Canine Wellness, General Wellness, Horse Health

The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils for Animals

December 23, 2022

Interested in Using Essential Oils on Your Animals? Look no further. Over the last few years, essential oils have been increasingly popular. I can’t tell you how many times I have spent time with another parent at a playdate who is using a diffuser in the kitchen or a client who says they have tried…

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General Wellness, Horse Health

Systemic Inflammation: The Silent Symptom

December 9, 2022

Systemic Inflammation. It’s something that has cropped up a lot during change of seasons and can create a lot of havoc for animal health (and ours). What Is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s natural, immune system response to infection or other irritant whether it is an injury, a bacteria, virus, or living in a chronic…

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Canine Wellness, General Wellness

Collars,Harnesses, Chains, or Prongs- The Best Solution For Your Pet’s Health

November 25, 2022

You may be surprised. Pet supply stores carry a wide range of walking aids for dogs. Often I receive questions from my client’s owners regarding what type of lead is best- using a leash attached to a collar, front lead harness, back lead harness, chain collar, prong collar- the list goes on. There are so…

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General Wellness, Horse Health

I Don’t Always Recommend Carrot Stretches and This Is Why

November 11, 2022

For years I recommended carrot stretches to my horse clients. After all, using treats to help stretch and increase range of motion can’t hurt the horse, right? Wrong. Let me tell you why. What Are Carrot Stretches? A carrot stretch is a active stretch that is often done with a treat to encourage your animal…

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