Mindfulness for Dogs

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As the numbers of COVID-19 cases dropped considerably during the latter half of September, the media were frequently communicating the possibility of the lockdown restrictions easing which may have given participants residing in Victoria a sense of hope and optimism. The good thing about meditation for dogs is that these moments don’t necessarily have to be planned and can happen spontaneously as well. At Mindfulness4Dogs, our mission is to achieve success through enhancing the connection and communication between dogs and their owners. A chi-squared test of independence revealed a non-significant difference in program adherence between groups, X 2 (2, N = 67) = 4.

Future studies should investigate this in a more objective manner and in the meantime, regular owner–dog interactions should be encouraged, especially during times of extended lockdown. The time it takes for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary, depending on where you live, and the postal service. We looked forward to our sessions and the connection that grew with our dog using techniques that he responded well to.For dogs that react to other dogs, this means, don’t take them where you know you will see other dogs.

In weeks 1–5, before beginning the practice they were told to invite their dog to sit either next to them on a blanket or bed, or on their lap. The five-point Likert type scale is different for two of the 10 questions, including ‘How often do you tell your dog things you don’t tell anyone else? Pet parents who have, or have attempted to have, an at-home exercise or mindfulness routine know that the animals of the house love to be part of what their human is doing.

If you’re having issues with your dog and are looking for Dog Training in Hamilton, Cambridge and the New Plymouth areas then Mindfulness4dogs can help. Our dogs are very perceptive and if we use a cross tone of voice or our body language shifts, there is a strong possibility that they will notice. Participants in the DI group were told they could complete the task as many time as they pleased during the week. Meditating with your dog can help you relieve stress, and it can also be an emotionally nourishing experience. In the case of the DI group, the lack of effect might be explained by the owner perceiving these weekly tasks to be normal activities they would regularly perform with their dog regardless of participating in the study.

Do they really not think about climate change, Covid 19 or whether they have left the kettle on the hob? This week’s recording invited participants to engage with their senses of touch and inner sight, by closing their eyes and placing their hand on their dog with the object of focus being the dog’s heat sensation. Dogs are more ‘in the moment’ than us and I can’t help but be reminded of this when I’m walking our dogs on a hot day and Rover chooses to simply stop in the shade rather than rushing home. The greater part of this canine communication is a dance of body language and gestures, a non-verbal dialogue that requires our attentive presence. Using our own experiences of being “locked down” as a reference point, this study offers two novel ways in which owners can attempt to enrich the lives of their dogs at home.

Participants in the DI group participated in simple dog interactions that are generally well known activities such as playing hide and seek. Participant free hand responses regarding their experiences of the weekly activities were analysed using a thematic content analysis. Participants were invited them to engage with their sense of inner touch, this time with their dog outside the room, with the object of focus being the dog’s body imagery.