Feeding the Dog You Have

In this episode, I reflect on meeting canine herbalist Rita Hogan and how her book The Herbal Dog deepened my understanding of hot, cold, damp, and dry dogs—and how those energetic types affect not only nutrition but behavior and training outcomes.

We’ll talk about:
• What canine energetics are and why they matter
• How food and herbs can bring balance to your dog’s system
• Real-world examples from my clients (like the dogs who thrive when we feed and train for who they are—not who we want them to be)

This episode is for the curious dog owner who wants to go deeper than basic obedience and understand the whole dog.

✨ Quote I’m carrying with me: “Everything is connected.” —Rita Hogan

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📍 Mentioned:
The Herbal Dog by Rita Hogan
The Big Bad Woof, Takoma Park, MD
World Pet Health (@World Pet Health)