Zion's Touch LLC

04/22/2025

As we mark the 10-year anniversary of Zion's Touch, I am honored to be featured in Longwood magazine, a tribute to my alma mater's legacy of excellence.

04/13/2025

I love teaching dogs “Life Saving” behaviors such as coming when called, don’t rush out of an open door, stay in the car until I release you, stay in a designated spot when I am cooking, etc.

In this video showing Recall, there are a few things taught in order for this girl to give me the automatic sit at the end of the recall.
1. The “Sit” command was taught.
2. The recall word “Here!” needed to be paired with the action for here to understand what I wanted.
3. Putting steps 1 & 2 together so that the dog gives an automatic sit when she comes to me. I do tell her to sit at the end of her recall in this video, since sometimes she is so excited to come into me that I think she’s about to run into me. 😂

This is just one example of what I can teach your dog. If you have a new pet, please consider scheduling training with Zion’s Touch to help provide basic manners, safety manners, and some fun tricks for your new family member.

Reach out to Zion’s Touch for scheduling, and let’s turn your new pup (or existing pup) into the “Best Dog Ever!”.

02/22/2025

Visit Zion’s Touch at the Pet Expo and find out what we can do for your pet. You can also play a game and win a prize. We hope to see you there!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from Zion’s Touch !
We’d love to help you train your dogs to be this patient for pictures.

02/12/2025

Zion’s Touch dog training can help you train one dog while the other stays in their place. In this quick video, the Beagle is being taught “Paw” (give paw) while Allie Mae patiently waits in her “Place”. As you can see, Allie Mae responds to the “Paw” cue and never leaves her “Place”. The Beagle is still learning, but I felt this video was too cute not to share.
This video reflects several things we’ve taught these pups: sit, stay, place, impulse control, and paw.
Reach out to Zion’s Touch for help with your training needs. We can train on site or virtually.

01/29/2025

Can you believe this dog was once afraid of being brushed?
With the help of Zion’s Touch, she now enjoys brushing sessions. Check out the end of this short video where she asks for more.

Reach out to Zion’s Touch to help your dog learn manners, tricks, or life challenges such as being groomed. We also can teach these virtually, so please share this post with all your friends.

01/24/2025

Tricks are a fun way to bond with your dog no matter how young or old your dog is. Reach out to Zion’s Touch to help have fun with this.

In this video, we have the “Hold It” command as well as the dog giving great eye contact as she waits for her release word, “Break”.

01/15/2025

Why should I get my dog or horse a massage?

Here are just a few of the benefits:
* Physical heath - Massage can improve circulation, reduce pain, increase flexibility and range of motion.
* Mental health - Massage can help relieve stress and anxiety, and help promote a more relaxed disposition.
* Health assessment - Massage can help identify lumps, swelling, or changes in skin or hair.
* Teaching - Massage can help your puppy (or new dog) see touch as a positive experience.

Some dogs enjoy it so much that they sometimes do not want to leave the mat as seen in this picture.

Reach out to Zion’s Touch to schedule a massage for your pet. They will be glad you did.

01/02/2025

Happy New Year!!
Now it’s time to relax and know that Zion’s Touch can help your pet be its best. Whether your pet needs some help with training or your dog and/or horse needs the benefits of receiving a massage, Zion’s Touch can provide these for you.
Training and massages are done at your location. Virtual training is also available for a lesser fee. Please reach out to schedule an appointment.

12/26/2024

Did something bark on Christmas morning? If you have a new pet, please consider scheduling training with Zion’s Touch to help provide basic manners, safety manners, and some fun tricks for your new family member.

In this video showing recall, there are a few things taught in order for this girl to give me the automatic sit at the end of the recall.
1. The “Sit” command was taught.
2. The recall word “Here!” needed to be paired with the action for here to understand what I wanted.
3. Putting steps 1 & 2 together so that the dog gives an automatic sit when she comes to me.

This is just one example of what I can teach your dog. Reach out to Zion’s Touch for scheduling, and let’s turn your Christmas pup (or existing pup) into the “Best Dog Ever!”.

12/12/2024

Zion’s Touch gift certificates make great Christmas gifts! We offer what your pet would love as a gift. Dog training. Dog massage. Horse massage. Reiki.

Here is a special gift for the pet owners: We are now adding daytime appointments into our schedule.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

12/01/2024

Here’s a checklist to help in socializing your pet. This is just a quick list. There may be life experiences not listed that reflect your environment and lifestyle, so add experiences that reflect this as well. Be sure to make each experience a positive one.

11/13/2024

A resource teaching how to introduce cats and dogs.

Adding a new pet to your home? Find out how to introduce cats and dogs safely and gradually by following our trainer’s step-by-step guide.

11/13/2024

08/10/2024

They heal us in so many ways. They deserved to be spoiled.
Get in touch with Zion’s Touch to spoil your dog with a massage.

06/16/2024

I love what I do so much, this is what I consider having fun on vacation! Massaging a Percheron, then taking a ride on another horse, Dreamer.