bach flower remedies
for animals …
Practitioner:
Andrea Williams MAR BFRP
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REMEDIES FOR DOGS
Domesticated dogs are generally
expected to exist in situations and environments which feel unfamiliar to them.
Furthermore, behaviours which are perfectly normal for dogs are often
considered unacceptable by humans.
When animals are unable to act out
their natural behaviours this has a stressful effect on them and can often
result in behaviour patterns which are disturbing and bizarre even for them.
Dogs’ ancestors are pack animals and, as such, most dogs insinctively prefer to have company. In the absence of other dogs, they tend to
look to us humans for companionship.
When dogs are left alone for long periods of time they often pine and
become distressed.
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There are many
dogs who are much loved and well-cared for. These dogs appear healthy, relaxed and
happy. However, not all dogs are this
fortunate and some dogs are living in far from perfect circumstances.
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Dogs end up in rescue centres for a variety
of reasons. Sometimes puppies are
bought as “presents”. When the novelty
wears off and the reality of caring for a dog hits home,
these dogs are no longer wanted.
Other times owners have become unable to continue caring for their dog,
due to a change in circumstances. In
some cases the owner has died and the dog is left alone with no other home to
go to. Some dogs are the subject of
abuse and neglect. Any one of these experiences is likely to have a
devastating effect on a dog’s emotional state which in turn affects behaviour. Once a dog exhibits problem behaviour it
may be more difficult to rehome and sometimes, even after being rehomed, a dog may be
returned to the centre if the new owner feels unable to cope.
All of this change and upheaval has a
traumatic effect and usually makes the problem behaviours even worse. It takes love, understanding, commitment,
patience, and perseverance to turn these situations around.
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The Bach Flower Remedies can help dogs in so
many different ways. Here are just a
few examples of problems that can be helped by treating emotional states:
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· Separation and other forms of anxiety
· fears, phobias and timidity
· obsessive or compulsive behaviours
· destructive behaviours including self-harm
· aggressive tendencies
· pining and grief
· excessive barking
· eating disorders
· travel problems
· over-exuberance and many more.
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Oscar – photo courtesty of Julie Shoobridge
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