Exercise classes for people and dogs
Human-dog exercise classes are springing up all over. They’re a fun way for you and your dog to stay fit together, both physically and mentally.…
Author: The AW Academy Team
AW ACADEMY is a natural extension of our 25 years of experience publishing Animal Wellness, Equine Wellness and Innovative Veterinary Care Journal. We believe that everyone has a responsibility to care for animals to the best of their ability utilizing the most natural and minimally invasive means possible. We feel strongly that it’s better to promote a preventative healthy lifestyle for our pets instead of taking a wait-and-see approach. We also fiercely advocate for the quality of animals’ lives, supporting animal rescues and welfare organizations both financially and through our editorial.
Bentonite clay and diatomaceous earth
You have likely heard of different clays and earths being used in various ways to help promote healing and wellness in horses. But what are…
Tips for handling a rearing horse
Rearing is a very dangerous unwanted behavior in horses. Let’s take a look at why your horse might display this behavior, and how you can safely…
Canine Compulsive Disorder or CCD
Does your dog seem obsessive-compulsive? Does he do the same strange things over and over again, without apparent reason? He could have Canine Compulsive Disorder…
Pepper: A laminitis case study
In the rehabilitation process from laminitis, things often seem to get worse before they get better. Let’s take a walk through Pepper’s journey from pasture…
Doggie dental care made simple
Visiting the dentist is a routine part of our lives, but we often forget that our dog’s dental health is also extremely important. Just like…
Essential oils and equine pain relief
We don’t need to rely solely on pharmaceuticals to help give our horse pain relief. Age-old remedies such as essential oils are becoming more popular,…
Way to go, Waffles!
Labeled “ugly” as a kitten, this little Scottish Fold boy had a hard time finding a home – until he met the right person. Now…
Nutraceuticals and the aging horse
While we can’t prevent aging, you can help support your elderly horse through the senior years with these natural strategies. Horses, like people are living…
Centered Riding basics
Reconnect and build trust with Centered Riding basics. Sally Swift, the founder of Centered Riding, would often remind her students that the basics of Centered…
Honey for equine wound management
Honey isn’t just good to eat – it has great wound-healing properties for humans and horses alike! Bees manufacture honey as a way to store…
Snowman
How Snowman, an $80 rescue horse, became a show jumping champion. People often think of horses at the top of the equestrian sport as “machines”.…
