The Six Dogs

Making an herbal tea is the easiest way to process herbs.

Step 1

Place 1 to 2 tbs of herb in a cup.  Loose herb can be placed

in a "tea ball"

or a "tea filter"

Alternatively you can place the herb in cheese cloth and tie it with a knot

Step 2

Fill cup with boiling water

Step 3

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Infusions are essentially a really strong tea.

Step 1

Fill 1/2 a mason jar or tea pot with herb

Step 2

Fill the entire jar or pot with boiling water

Step 3

Let sit overnight

Step 4

Strain the herb and enjoy!

Calming Oats 

Oats (Avena Stavia) are known to sooth the nerves and the skin.  Lets find out how and why.

https://theherbalacademy.com/oats-benefits-getting-to-know-avena-sativa/

The sit spot is a simple activity to get grounded and feel instant stress relief.  Dogs and people alike gain countless benefits by reconnecting with nature using this simple method.

It was coined by Jon Young, founder of the Wilderness Awareness School.  Jon was a stud...

Dogs have a very keen sense of smell, therefore, when using aromatherapy, remember less is best.  We don't want to overwhelm our already overwhelmed pup.  Instead, we want to soothe and ease their burdens.

Make Infused Lavender Oil instead of using Essential Oil.

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     It is difficult seeing your dog stressed and anxious.  For some it may be an inherent part of their personalities, for others it may be due to a sad and frightening past.  Some rescue dogs have varying levels of PTSD.  Regardless of its origin or degree it can be...

Honey has many benefits;

It has long been a powerful wound healer due to its antibiotic properties.

It is often used as a cough suppressant.

And it also acts as a natural allergy shot for dogs and people who have environmental allergies.  Taken daily, local raw honey can...