Smith’s K9 Kennels

06/05/2026

Some recents grooms 🐶🧼

06/04/2026

⚠️🐈Beware of cat kind of case🐈 ⚠️

Being on constant watch so the cat doesn’t get to close to the toddler or even just locking the cat away at times for more of a secure piece of mind of where the cat is. And always keeping your distance just so you don’t arouse the cat just from getting to close to her.

But since her AIM assessments, The tension has eased in the household now that this cat has been much better temperament wise with her 2 owners.

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Most “bad” cat behavior… isn’t behavior.
It’s a nervous system asking for help.
That aggression?
That refusal to be touched?
That constant tension?
That peeing outside the litter box?

That’s not attitude. That’s overload.

Cats are incredibly sensitive to their environment, their body, and even your emotional state.
When their system feels unsafe, they don’t misbehave… they protect.

✨ They react
✨ They withdraw
✨ They communicate the only way they can

When the body shifts out of survival mode, the behavior doesn’t need to be “fixed”… it changes on its own.

Supporting the system → changes the response.

Not control. Not correction.Just regulation.

That’s where real change happens.

06/03/2026

Full for boarding this weekend 🐶

06/02/2026

What if the behaviors that we notice are just a part of the story?

This girl is still not on meds for behaviour as the owners have seen improvements with her behaviour since her AIM sessions 🤩

-Sometimes anxiety, sensitivity, uncertainty, or physical tension can be connected to deeper stress patterns that aren't immediately visible.

When those patterns are identified and balanced, the shifts can be surprisingly profound.

The body has an incredible ability to recognize what it no longer needs and move toward balance.

Every session uncovers a unique story. What might your animal be trying to tell you?

05/29/2026

An amazing side effect of AIM, this guy is about 9 years old. Although he eats quality food, his coat was dull.
Following his AIM sessions, his coat really changed.
Not only did his coat become healthier feeling and looking but also his anxiety subsided.
Where as before he would always be right at the families side.
Now, he is actually comfortable with not always being right there, cuddling, looking for attention. He is able to go off and relax on his own.
At first , the owner was a little concerned as he wasn’t acting “himself”

But this is what happens when an animal actually feels relaxed and balanced in their own body, they aren’t always seeking that constant reassurance or comfort ❤️

05/28/2026

Just some recents grooms of the ones I remembered to get pictures of 🧼

05/28/2026

Subtle signs of stress in animals people most often miss⬇️⬇️

I have done many assessments on dogs, cats and horses with amazing results and profit from the owners.

I have yet to assess a cow- if you have a cow or calf showing signs of stress, I would be happy to provide an assessment on them!

Most often there isn’t anything they really need other than some balancing 💫

Majority of my assessments are done distantly - by a picture. There is nothing you the owner needs to do other than read the full report when you have a chance!

Assessments are $65

Subtle signs of stress in animals most people miss 👀

Stress doesn’t usually start with a major symptom.

The body whispers first.

But most people haven’t been taught how to notice the whispers.

Have you noticed:
Your cat overgrooming more than usual?
Your dog pacing, panting, or struggling to fully settle?
Your horse developing more tension above the eyes or becoming slightly harder to catch?
Your cattle losing condition, looking dull in the coat, or feeling more unsettled in the herd?

These small changes matter.

Animals communicate through subtle nervous system shifts long before something becomes obvious physically or behaviourally.

The body is always trying to communicate.

First quietly.
Then louder.
Then louder again.

In many cases, symptoms are simply the body’s way of saying:
“Something here needs attention.”

That’s one of the most important things AIM teaches.

AIM helps you learn how to tune in earlier.

Earlier to the tension.
Earlier to the stress patterns.
Earlier to nervous system overload.
Earlier to the subtle changes most people overlook.

Because when we can recognize stress at the whisper stage, we have a much greater opportunity to support the body before it escalates into something bigger.

Animals are constantly giving us information.
Most of us were just never taught how to truly see it.

That’s the beauty of AIM.
It changes the way you observe, listen, and respond to your animals......at a much deeper level.

And sometimes, those small shifts tell us everything. ✨

05/26/2026

Here are some things I love and use on the daily!

COLLARS & LEASHES:
-BioThane collars and leashes. Fully water proof, easy to clean, does not hold odour. Cause sometimes- the collars and leashes smell and are much dirtier than the dog itself!
-And I never thought I would say this but a 30foot Retractable leash. Therefore, you don’t need to carry around 30feet of long line to work and build recalls as well as gives more freedom on leash during walks.

BRUSHES:
-Slicker and a Rake style brush to use minimum once a week to maintain the natural shedding between thorough deshed grooms.
Both work great together for the short dense coats (shepherds, labs, husky, Heeler, etc type coats) as well as that long double coated breeds (border collie, bernese mountain dog, golden retriever, long haired shepherd, etc type coats)

NAIL CARE:
-Millers forge red handle. The only clipper I will ever use to trim a dog’s nails. Cuts like a hot knife through butter and puts zero to no pressure on the nail. Making nails trims so much more desirable!

ORAL/DENTAL HEALTH:
-Mighty Marrow Collagen Chews. These longer lasting dental chews last much longer than the 2.5seconds or minutes that they get out of the ordinary chews (greenies, dentastix, bully sticks, etc) These are completely digestible. Won’t splinter or break, have limited ingredients, are low in fat, high in protein and are designed to naturally clean teeth, reduce plaque, and freshen breath, all while being gentle on your dog's gums for a longer amount of time.

KIBBLE:
-Nutrience. Many varieties of kibble, for a variety of needs! Made with quality protein, healthy oils and fats, wholesome fruits and vegetables, pre and probiotics, vitamins and minerals and low-glycemic carbohydrates. No fillers. And also a very nice solid kibble for oral/dental health.
Feeding your dog their recommended daily amount for their ideal body weight is always recommended for longevity, decreasing health issues and most importantly, keeping them feeling happy and healthy when they are at their ideal body weight.

EAR CARE:
-Blue Power Ear Cleaner. This is the best ear cleaner I have ever used! Thanks to my vet’s recommendation!! 🤩
For those dirty ears, this stuff amazingly cleans them up very well! As long as there are no underlying issues.
If there are ongoing ear issues, of course-check with your vet but I have seen multiple times that ongoing ear issues are related to an intolerance, sensitivity or allergy to the food they are eating. Chicken is found to be very high on the sensitivity list. And ears will not clear up if a dog is eating a food they are intolerant, sensitive or allergic to.

E-COLLAR:
Most people see or think e-collar and immediately think punishment. If your dog reacts in a fearful way to the e-collar - you’ve done it all wrong.

-You don’t just put the e-collar on, crank it up and expect the dog to listen through being fearful or scared of the collar itself, as this doesn’t work. The owner and the dog NEEDS to be trained and understand the concepts of the e-collar first before use.

-An e-collar simply allows for more freedom and control off leash especially if your dog is far away and cannot hear your commands and most importantly long distance recalls. (But you need to have a recall first)

-There are multiple different styles and brands of e collars.

05/25/2026

Sometimes you don’t realize the amount of progress they made until they have another setback.

All behaviour stems from the nervous system.

Reactivity.
Anxiety.
Shutdown.
Overwhelm.
Sensitivity.

Animals carry stress long before it becomes visible.

AIM works by supporting regulation at the level the animal naturally communicates — through the body, nervous system, and energetic state.

The shifts can be subtle.
The changes can be profound.

For the owners sitting on the fence:
You don’t have to fully understand it to become curious about what your animal might be carrying.

05/22/2026

❓What AIM Is — and What It Isn’t❓
Animal Intuitive Mehtod is not about diagnosing illness, replacing veterinary care, or making dramatic claims.

Instead, it focuses on helping the body return to a more regulated, balanced state so the animal can better cope with stress, tension, overwhelm, transitions, injury recovery, or emotional load.

Think of it like supporting the body’s ability to settle, reconnect, and function more smoothly.

And what is so convenient about AIM is that almost all the assessments that I do, are done distantly! The results are the same whether I do the assessment in person or distant!

Many clients describe their animals after a session as:
* calmer
* softer
* more relaxed
* more connected
* more comfortable in themselves
Sometimes the shifts are subtle and sometimes they are surprisingly noticeable!

Since I started AIM 4 short
Months ago- I have so far done about 160 assessments total. Seeing and hearing about the results have simply been amazing!

I Thank each and every one of you for trusting me to support your animals!

And they also thank you! 🐶🐈🐴🐮