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Raindrop Technique for Dogs -
A Spa Treatment for your Canine Friend?

Raindrop Technique for dogs is a home remedy for dogs that uses a combination of essential oils and holistic modalities to bring harmony to the dog’s body.

Raindrop Essential Oil Kit

The Raindrop Technique was developed by Gary Young, ND an expert in the field of therapeutic grade essential oils and founder of Young Living Essential Oils.

Click here or a complete overview of the technique and the oils used.

What are the Benefits of Canine Raindrop Technique?

Dogs can expect to have the same benefits of raindrop as humans. Listed below are some additional examples provided by holistic vets that use Raindrop Technique for dogs as part of their practice to help dogs live well:

• Support emotional and mental well being of the dog;
  
• Ease occasional muscle discomfort before and after training or showing;
  
• Use in conjunction with massage to ease muscle discomfort.
  

It will also complement other holistic modalities including acupuncture, chiropractic and laser light but always remember that it is a powerful modality in itself and therefore, use your experience and intuition to check in with your animal to make sure layering modalities is not too much.

Dr. Nan's Last Note

If you have never had a raindrop session yourself, please experience it first so you will understand what your animal will experience. Remember a technique is just a technique - knowing when, how and why to apply essential oils during a session is a SKILL!

It is always important to follow your gut (intuition) when doing any healing work. Too much can overwhelm an animal and send them into a healing crisis - it will bring up emotional, mental and physical patterns that are deeply held in the subconscious mind and body. Thus, people and animals must know how to navigate this part to transform those patterns that are being presented. 

If you need guidance, please reach out! Or ask someone who is certified in raindrop technique. 

Experience Raindrop Technique for Dogs

Dr. Nan doing a healing session with a dog

How is Raindrop Technique for Dogs Performed?

Here is a quick overview of the procedure:

1. Valor or Valor II essential oil is placed on shoulders and sacrum to harmonize  energies of the physical, mental and emotional body. It is also placed on all four feet.
   
2. Oils of oregano, thyme, basil, wintergreen, marjoram, Aroma Siez (optional), cypress and peppermint are applied to the spine from the base of the sacrum to the shoulders. Feathering and thumb roll techniques are conducted on the spine to harmonize energies and allow the oils to penetrate deeper into the tissue. Ortho Ease a massage oil blend is also used during the technique.
   
3. A hot towel can be applied to the spine for about five minutes if your dog is very cooperative! Usually horses love this last step but dogs (and cats) just won’t stay still long enough for this to be done! If your dog does decide to cooperate, then place the towel on the spine and add a light sheet or blanket over the compress to keep the dog warm.

How Much Essential Oil is Used?

Depending on your dog, one to two drops of oil is used for small dogs and up to four or five drops can be used for large dogs.

The oils should be super diluted for small animals. Consider the overall wellness and toxicity level of your dog before applying! I can not stress this enough and seeing way too many people using too much oil on their animal. 

Remember -

• Animals are sensitive to oils - especially dogs because they can smell for miles! 
• They don't need a lot - they need quality over quantity
• They will tell you - so pay attention - never force an oil or supplement or any modality on them. Invite them into the process!
• Support them-don't overwhelm them. If your animal has had trauma then starting with Raindrop Technique may actually too much. Especially true if they have never worked around oils before
• New to Oils? GO SLOW - PROCEED with CAUTION. Observe your animal and what they are experiencing. Again pay attention to what they are showing you.
• Keep your thoughts in the right place - healing energy and positive space. Create this space before starting ANY healing work.

My philosophy is that MORE is NOT ALWAYS BETTER! Especially when dealing with animals. Start slow....please :)

To schedule a Raindrop Technique session for you, your horse or your dog, please contact me me by e-mail or phone at 561-315-6334. 

Want to Purchase a Raindrop Technique Kit?

The Raindrop Technique Kit comes with all the oils needed to perform a raindrop, plus vegetable oil and Ortho Ease Massage Oil.

To purchase the kit go to The Oil Shop!

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