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Observer Magazine ( Dog Reiki ) 5/3/09
"Its a dogs life" By Liane Oldham
Dog Reiki - Feature Interviews
Fiona Stewart on Dog Reiki
3. Dog Reiki - Canine Reiki Touch
Our lives are often very busy and stressful and this can have an impact
on our pets. Fiona Stewart is a former cognitive research psychologist
and a fully-qualified Reiki Master who has used her healing touch to
help calm many breeds of dogs from collies, labradors and retrievers
to Jack Russells and terriers. "It can be used on any dog provided they
are happy to be touched. Often I can be at a show and dogs will actually
seek me out for treatment. They will run up to me and brush themselves
against me," says Fiona. She says Reiki can help dogs with many conditions
including irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety separation, behavioural
problems and food absorption. It works by hands being placed gently
on the six mains zones of the dog's body. The more a dog needs attention
in one area the longer they will let you lay the hands on that area.
"The eyes and jaw represent the sixth-sense area which may often indicate
a need for higher training or stimulus," says Fiona. "The throat area
is for emotional communication. The heart area indicates the ability
to show and receive love. Rescue dogs often exhibit a blockage in this
area. The solar plexus concentrates on levels of confidence and security.
"If there is an imbalance here it can result in aggression or behavioural
problems. The lower abdomen and hips represent emotional attachment,
and the base or tail indicates how stable the animal feels in relation
to their home and owner." Fiona practices Reiki on her own border collie
Rousse, who had been traumatised by being left in kennels for months
on end before being fostered by Scally Wags dog school and bought by
Fiona. "We bonded straight away and through reiki his confidence has
returned and he is a much happier dog," she says. Canine Reiki Touch.
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Observer Article (in full)
Giving your dog a bone or a pat is not nearly enough these days, it
seems, with a multitude of dog therapies to get their tails wagging.
There are a whole host of places to visit with your pet if you want
to treat them to some pooch pampering.
1. Therapaws
When Julie Grantham's Welsh Springer Spaniel, Lucy, began suffering
from arthritis her vet suggested the holistic approach of regular swimming.
That was 12 years ago, and since then Julie and her husband have formed
Therapaws, through which Lucy and hundreds of canine chums have benefited
from swimming in the specially-adapted heated pool at the couple's home
in Sidlesham. "Word quickly spread that we had a heated swimming pool
for dogs either through recommendation from vets or people who had already
brought their pets along after an operation," says Julie. Therapaws
works with a varied range of clients from Canine Partners for Independence,
guide dogs, post-op dogs, dogs with age-related problems, show dogs,
racing greyhounds or just doggies who enjoy a good old splash around
in the pool and a get- together with friends. "We find that many people
come first because their dog has a condition such as arthritis and they
need the exercise and support that swimming gives. But the dogs end
up loving it so much they come back regularly just for fun," says Julie.
"On Saturdays, for example, we have social swims when both dogs and
owners get exercise and a chance to socialise. The dogs swim and the
owners keep fit by running round throwing things for their pets to retrieve
in the water. We've even had a couple of Therapaws weddings among owners!"
Therapaws is the first swimming pool of its kind in the county. And
it is known for its charity work. "We pick a different charity every
year and raise money through sponsored swims, raffles, an agility show
in June and sponsored walks," says Julie. Before their swim the dogs
have a shower, and any nervous clients are gently encouraged in and
kept on a lead to begin with. Doggy water wings are available for dogs
that need extra support. Afterwards they have a blow dry to keep off
the chill. Dog owners can book their pets a birthday celebration at
Therapaws, with invites for their chums and goodie bags. Therapaws. Cost is £6.50 for half-hour lesson.
2. The Dog Barn
Hundreds of little paws have padded through
the doors of The Dog Barn at Aldingbourne since it opened last year.
The Barn, previously an old cattle barn, has been adapted for dog training
by farming couple Cherry and Peter Gillbard, with seamless rubber flooring,
double- insulated walls and stable doors for ventilation. A wonderful
mural painted by local artist Melody Pryce runs round the walls depicting
different dogs engaged in the four main categories of training – fly
ball, heel work to music, general dog and puppy training and agility.
"A lot of people commented to me in the past about taking their dogs
to train in places that either had floors that were too slippery or
they didn't feel were particularly clean," says Cherry. "We spent a
lot of time researching the floor for the Barn and found the only place
in the UK that did this special seamless rubber that was originally
used to house rhinos! "It's perfect for dog training, agility, doggy
dancing or just having a good work-out with your dog, as the paws don't
impact on it." With help from SEEDA, which gave them a redundant buildings
grant, Cherry and Peter have turned the Barn into a state-of-the-art
dog training venue used by clients such as Sussex County Dog Trainers,
Wag Tails puppy classes, Happy Puppies and Clever Canine Club. "If you
want to get your dog involved in agility, doggy dancing, clicker training,
obedience classes or just have a jolly good run around then you'll both
find what you want here. We also have an enclosed outside area for off
lead and recall," says Cherry. Cherry gives 12 per cent of any takings
to a charity which is very dear to her - Canine Partners for Independence.
"My son has cerebral palsy and to see how these dogs can help a disabled
person regain their independence and dignity is wonderful," she adds.
Dog training classes, in whatever form, have seen a rise in popularity
over recent years. "It's stressful when you can't control your dog,"
says Cherry. "People want to be able to do that and have fun with them
at the same time." The Dog Barn, Aldingbourne.
3. Canine Reiki Touch
Our lives are often very busy and stressful and this can have an impact
on our pets. Fiona Stewart is a former cognitive research psychologist
and a fully-qualified Reiki Master who has used her healing touch to
help calm many breeds of dogs from collies, labradors and retrievers
to Jack Russells and terriers. "It can be used on any dog provided they
are happy to be touched. Often I can be at a show and dogs will actually
seek me out for treatment. They will run up to me and brush themselves
against me," says Fiona. She says Reiki can help dogs with many conditions
including irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety separation, behavioural
problems and food absorption. It works by hands being placed gently
on the six mains zones of the dog's body. The more a dog needs attention
in one area the longer they will let you lay the hands on that area.
"The eyes and jaw represent the sixth-sense area which may often indicate
a need for higher training or stimulus," says Fiona. "The throat area
is for emotional communication. The heart area indicates the ability
to show and receive love. Rescue dogs often exhibit a blockage in this
area. The solar plexus concentrates on levels of confidence and security.
"If there is an imbalance here it can result in aggression or behavioural
problems. The lower abdomen and hips represent emotional attachment,
and the base or tail indicates how stable the animal feels in relation
to their home and owner." Fiona practices Reiki on her own border collie
Rousse, who had been traumatised by being left in kennels for months
on end before being fostered by Scally Wags dog school and bought by
Fiona. "We bonded straight away and through reiki his confidence has
returned and he is a much happier dog," she says. Canine Reiki Touch.
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4. Who let the dogs out?
Your dog doesn't have to miss out now when you are getting out and about.
There are many venues - from caravan parks to tea rooms - which are
advertising themselves as 'dog-friendly'. For more on dog-friendly resorts,
restaurants, hotels, holiday parks and beaches - and on how to, wait
for it, join the Wet Nose Society, send a dog an e-card or for holistic
natural doggie treats, and more - visit www.dogfriendlybritain.co.uk
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Source n/a newspaper. Last Updated: 05 March 2009 1:19 PM Original
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How
can I contact Fiona Stewart, Dog Reiki Master
You can send an email to (NoSpam)dogreikitrainer@gmail.com
with a note about your dog and what your challenges are that reiki
could help. Fiona Stewart lives in rural countryside, UK. She
has been advised instead of always giving it away, to now consider to
start charging 2009 onwards for her gift, and sponsor her greatly increased
agility competition training needs for border collie rescue, Satorius
Rousse. Reiki Master charge at current 20% discounted rate is £20-40
initial personal home visit including self-help tips and each consultation
visit of 0.5-1.5 hours depending on what your dog needs, £20/half hour
session (hands on or distant healing) thereafter, £5 for a quickie consultation
reiki at a show (in addition, petrol reimbursement to be paid, unless
local to area or at an agility area, as Reiki is best in a location
that the dog feels relaxed in).
For
frequently asked questions and much more all about canine reiki touch.
Fiona Stewart has not only been published in The Observer Magazine (2009),
also Agility Voice (July 2009), Rousse made the final of agility photographer
of the year, with "Loving the Weaves" by photographer Nat Rogers (Dec
2009), then a whole beautiful page photographs by Fiona Stewart in Agility
Voice Photographer of Year entries for 'Snow Collie' (Jan 2010). 2011-2012
onwards, author of 'DVDs for Dogs' features in Agility Voice magazine.
Agility DVD Action
Photographs 2011, courtesy of Emma Elliott, dog agility photographer,
www.emmaelliottphotography.co.uk   
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