I had no idea they were so different

Until I had more than one dog, I thought, “Dogs love meat. Dogs don’t like vegetables, etc.”

Little did I know that, just like humans, each dog has their likes, dislikes and preferences.

Leo would pull a face as if to say, “Keep this sh!t away from me!!!” when I offered him some broccoli or anything else green 🤪 

Cai used to LOVE banana and Greek yoghurt.

Hada and Lea eat pretty much anything that comes their way, although Hada isn’t fussed about melon.

What about your dog(s)? Hit reply and share their favourite food if you like.

One thing I discovered - fortunately - very soon after finding Leo is that kibble is far from being the best choice for my dogs.

You might remember me talking to Charlie Dice about that for her podcast:

If you’re wondering what to best feed your dog and/or how to transition from kibble to something more nutritious, you’ll love the upcoming LIVE Masterclass:

Beyond Kibble: Improve Your Dog's Health and Increase Their Lifespan Through Nutrition" with Charlie Dice

12th August, 5:30 pm Europe (4:30 pm UK, 11:30 am ET, 8:30 am PT)

(HERE is what time that is for you)

Charlie immersed herself into the world of canine nutrition after her own dog, a gorgeous Bernese Mountain dog had horrible digestive issues for months, without any of the vet’s recommendations offering any relief.

With her degree in Animal Science and Nutrition, she decided not to go to vet school for her sanity. The dogs are the kids, and she's obsessed with feeding and caring for them in a holistic way. Together with her husband Andrew, they enjoy farm life, traveling and making homemade dog food.

So she knows a thing or two about food 😛

If you’ve been to any of the previous LIVE masterclasses, you know that you have two ways to get your questions answered:

1. Ask your question when you register (perfect if you’re not sure if you can make it to the live call), or

2. Ask via chat during the live call (great if questions come up while talking to Charlie)

So, if you’re curious to learn more about canine nutrition …

This week’s Pawsome Humans: Andy Hale - From Task to Care - Address Your Dog's Need for Safety and Watch Behaviour Change

This week I have the immense pleasure to bring Andy Hale to you. If you haven’t met him, I highly recommend you join his Facebook group (link below).

In this episode, he shares how his own experience with trauma experienced during childhood helped him see that

• punishment might change behaviour

• reinforcement might change behaviour

.. but if the underlying need for safety - physical and emotional - isn’t addressed, the change comes at a cost and is likely to crumble in a situation of stress.

Turns out, the same is true for dogs.

The need for safety drives everything, and a lot of the behaviours we are so keen to train our dogs out of are really our dogs’ attempt to communicate that their stress bucket is too full or they don’t feel safe.

What to do?

Andy suggests we switch “from task to care” - a concept that’s fascinating in its simplicity:

In the episode, Andy unpacks this approach in a way that will change the way you look at working with your dog.

Grab a cuppa and join us!

Gift yourself a time-out and listen in on our conversation https://share.descript.com/view/4dYIOhDkjaR

To find out more and connect with Andy:

The website: https://www.dogcc.org/
Social media links:https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcc

https://www.youtube.com/c/dogcentredcare

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It’s on Apple podcasts and everywhere else, so you can access it from your favourite podcast app.

If you enjoy listening, please consider leaving a rating and review so other dog lovers can find the show and join the doggie fun.

If you’re not using Apple podcasts, GoodPods is a great app that makes that easy.

On a serious note ..

I didn't really know how dogs are being used by abusers until I met Maya Badham.

Beyond being hurt themselves, they're often used as a lever to control and threaten the victim.

And if an abuse victim does try to escape the situation with their dogs (or cats) they have a much harder time finding a safe place to stay.

There is so much to raise our awareness to, and in this episode (full episode in the comments) Maya shares some of the many things to consider and watch out for.

Because we never know who'll need our help 🐾

To find out more and get in touch with Maya: www.sahsda.org

Are you a canine professional?

A trainer, coach, behaviorist, nutritionist, holistic vet, or other canine expert with a holistic, kindness-first approach?

Would you like to be a guest on the podcast? Do you know someone you think would make a great guest? Is your business ready for an upgrade to lift the limits on how much you can earn, without working even more, or hiring a big team?

Go (or send them) to https://soultouchedbydogs.com/pros

Check out the Shop

How about a mug with a picture of YOUR dog, for your morning coffee or as a gift, using the proceeds to sponsor dogs in need and help the people who help dogs?

If you’d like one, hit reply and let me know.

Send me a good-quality photo of your dog and I’ll create the design and send you a link where you can purchase it.

They get made to order so it takes 10-12 days to arrive. €15 + shipping.

(Shipping depends on where you are of course but will be somewhere around €5-12. I’ll check for you before I go and create the design, so there won’t be any surprises)

Get your Soul Touched by Dogs t-shirt

The moment I had the idea for the mugs, I knew I also wanted t-shirts 😝 and I’m super happy with mine 🐾🐾😊😊

If you want, you can get yours here https://mavericks.tpopsite.com/product/t-shirt-woman-soul-touched-by-dogs-dark-blue (they come in a few different colours)

If it doesn’t come in your size, let me know. I do work with another supplier so we can find an option that works for you.

Just like with the mugs, the proceeds will be donated to help dogs in need.

And as always ..

If you know another Soul Touched by Dogs, please send them to https://soultouchedbydogs.com 🙏🙏🐾🐾

Until next week,

Anke