Fireworks and other loud or sudden noises are common triggers of fear and anxiety in many dogs. Signs of noise-related anxiety can range from mild to severe and may include trembling, vocalizing, panting, pacing, drooling, hiding, digging at doors, and attempts to escape. If your dog is easily startled by fireworks or similar sounds, the following strategies can help reduce stress and promote a sense of safety during events such as the Fourth of July. Relief Strategies Provid

Dogs, Dogs, and Dogs! This year’s Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash raised over $200,000 to help provide life-saving care for animals in need! https://sacramentospca.zenfoliosite.com/2026-sacramento-spca-doggy-dash At the Masterson Method Beyond Dog Massage booth, Ecco and Dodger joined in the fun, sharing information about what we do and even selling a few Beyond Dog Massage books. We were invited to present a bodywork demonstration in the main arena, where I welcomed dashers to jo

What do Icelandic teddy bears and I have in common? The Masterson Method Beyond Horse Massage in Vienna, Austria! Our fabulous group This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a course led by Austrian instructors Hans-Michael and Mitra just outside the historic city of Vienna. Hans-Michael’s ranch is in a cozy village that seems completely dedicated to the sturdy, hairy Icelandic horse. I felt at home in this part of eastern Austria, surrounded by horsehair,

In October, the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Manton, California, hosted The Masterson Method Light to The Core workshop. Founded over 45 years ago, the sanctuary covers 5,000 acres of lush, rocky meadows and forests, and it is home to more than 200 wild horses and over 30 wild burros. I was invited to teach the Light to the Core workshop this fall in this remote wilderness, a place I had never visited. Naturally, I felt a bit anxious about how it would unfold. From the moment ra