08/02/2025
I am a very private person, but I think it seems fair to share that I have been struggling with health issues that made me change my work and lifestyle drastically.
👉 I am still offering day training (only twice a week) and private lessons. I have not forgotten any of you and have had to take time to focus on my health so I am physically the best for you and your dogs!
So, I got a major surgery this week to correct damage from digestive issues. Luckily, my surgery was covered by insurance or else I wouldn’t have been able to get it done.
1. The first photo is me before surgery.
2. Right out of surgery and enjoying some apple juice 🤤
3. A few days after surgery and I couldn’t cuddle my dogs due to 7 incisions on my abdomen so I held my Simba haha
4. Severe bloat and inflammation 3 days after surgery. I felt like I had a bowling ball in my tummy! So uncomfortable. 🥴
5. Day 5 after surgery and a lot of the bloat has gone down thankfully.
6. Archie so happy he gets to lay next to me now. 🥰
✴️ From this experience, I have learned that stress can affect the body in so many ways. I have struggled with digestive issues ever since I was a kid and have celiac disease. I experienced a lot of stress growing up in my environment and throughout adulthood and that has played a huge role to issues becoming chronic.
⁉️How can this be relatable to dogs⁉️
Too much stress thrown at your dogs can cause episodic issues like diarrhea/digestive issues.
Constant stress can cause chronic issues like skin issues (skin patches, rashes, severe itching, ect) and digestive issues.
👉 How can we help relieve stress for our dogs?
It starts with YOU. If you are feeling anxious, stressed or angry then your dog will pick up on that energy. Your dog is so in tune with your energy that they will show signs of stress before you even know you’re feeling that negative emotion. Your dog will start panting, try to comfort you or even go hide somewhere small and enclosed.
Comment below on some ways you healthily cope with stress! 👇