Several months ago I was looking for a new activity to do with my 14 year old, deaf dog with hip dysplasia. So we started dancing!

The sport of Canine Freestyle is great because we can move at Kalee’s pace and do moves on the flat. Quite honestly, her recent deafness is the biggest challenge since you aren’t supposed to use hand signals when competing. We aren’t at the competition level – yet – but I’ll contact the World Canine Freestyle Organization to check on rules for deaf dogs before we get there.

I’ll let you know what they say!

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Shelley Wallen is honored and excited to coordinate the “SPIRITS in Transition” seminar June 4-6 in Denver, Co. which explores the options in end-of-life care for our animal companions.

Ella Bittel, a holistic veterinarian from California, will share from her experience and training, re-evaluating most common reasons for euthanasia, how to provide geriatric care, special needs care for your pet in its younger years, the stages of the natural dying process and how to support ourselves and grieving animal family members.

Over the past ten years, Shelley has had the privilege to assist several people and animals in their transition from this life and strongly believes there is joy in the dying and grieving process. Being prepared and understanding the options helps us to remain in our heart so that we can provide them with the care they deserve and honor them during this very significant part of life.

Please join her to delve further into this often avoided but essential topic. Contact Shelley Wallen if you have any questions or visit SPIRITS in Transition for online registration.

For those working toward HTA certification, this would qualify as one of your “other trainings” as certification is currently described.

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