August 8-14 is National Assistance Dog Week
August 21 is International Homeless Animals’ Day
August 26 is National Dog Day
August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day

September is World Animal Remembrance Month
September 22 is Elephant Appreciation Day
September 19-25 is both National Dog Week and Deaf Dog Awareness Week
September 25 is Responsible Dog Ownership Day
September 28 is World Rabies Day

As always, if you know of an event that belongs on this list, please contact me and I will add it.

August 14-15: Tellington TTouch for Calm and Confident Dogs, Huntsville, AL
2-day workshop where you will learn the basics of TTouch in order to help dogs develop confidence and be better at coping with a variety of stressors. Instructor: Kathy Cascade

August 7-8: Equine Myofascial Release 1, Auburn, CA
2-day hands-on seminar at Riding High Equestrian Center where you will learn the basics of equine myofascial release. Instructor: Cathy Covell of Motion For Life.

August 13-15: Reiki Level I & II, Lompoc, CA
3-day workshop at Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary, where you will learn the basics of Reiki. Instructor: Cindy Rackley

August 20-22: Equine Touch Level 1, Salina, CA
Learn the basics of Equine Touch at this 3-day workshop with instructor Trudy Johnson.

August 28-29: Animal Communication Workshop, Agoura, CA
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day introductory workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney.

September 4-5: Reiki I & Animal Reiki Training, Santa Rosa, CA
Learn the basics of Reiki and how to use it on both humans and animals at this 2-day workshop held at BrightHaven, a holistic care facility for senior and special needs animals (50% of the class fee is donated to the sanctuary). Instructor: Kathleen Prasad

September 15-21: Equine Acupressure Level One, Fulton, CA
7-day class at Hands on Horse Care where you will gain an overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine and learn the basics of acupressure. Instructor: Diana Thompson (Equinology)

September 21-24: Equine Craniosacral Foundation Class, Santa Cruz, CA
4-day class introducing a physiological and intuitive understanding of Craniosacral work with horses. Instructor: Equine Craniosacral Workshops.

August 1-2: Animal Communication Weekend, Castle Rock, CO
2-day workshop at Rocky Mountain School of Acupressure and Massage where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Anna Twinney.

August 4: Holistic Horse Day, Horse Protection League, Golden, CO
Anna Twinney.

August 13-15: Equine Touch Level 1 & 2, Loveland, CO
3-day workshop where you learn the basics of Equine Touch. Instructor: Raian Kaiser

August 23, September 13 & 25: Intro to Working with Animals and Essential Oils, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
Learn the basic principles of essential oils and how to use them on animals. Also includes an introduction to applied kinesiology. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

August 28 & September 22: Creating a Ceremony for Animals, Kaeru Studio, Littleton, CO
Learn the art of ceremony, sacred oils, plant brushings, herbal baths, and plants and how to use them with your animals. Instructor: Frances Cleveland

September 11-12: Animal Communication Weekend, Haddam, CT
2-day animal communication workshop at Ray of Light Farm. Instructor: Anna Twinney.

September 18-19: Equine Myofascial Release 1, Washington, DC
2-day hands-on seminar where you learn the basics of equine myofascial release. Instructor: Cathy Covell of Motion For Life.

August 14-15: Communicating with Animals, Highland Park, IL
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day workshop (immediately followed by “Deepening Animal Communication” Aug 16-18). Instructor: Penelope Smith

September 10-12: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Chicago, IL
Learn the basics of Healing Touch for Animals at this 2 1/2-day workshop with dogs and horses. Instructor: Kim Thornton

September 18: Animal Reiki, Level 1, Beecher, IL
1-day class wehere you will learn the basics of Reiki and receive a level 1 attunement. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel

September 25: Level 1 Animal Communication, Beecher, IL
1-day workshop where you learn the basics of communicating with animals. Instructor: Dawn Wrobel

September 25-27: Equine Myofascial Release, Orland, IN
3-day hands-on comprehensive workshop at the Motion For Life Treatment Center where you will learn equine myofascial release. Instructor: Cathy Covell of Motion For Life.

August 28: Animal Communication, Cedar Rapids, IA
1-hour evening class at Pawsitive Paws Academy with instructor Sage Lewis

August 28-29: TTouch for Dogs, Cedar Rapids, IA
2-day workshop at Pawsitive Paws Academy where you will learn the basics of TTouch for dogs. Instructor: Sage Lewis

August 7: Intro to Canine Massage, Worcester, MA
Half-day introductory canine massage workshop at Bancroft School of Massage, both for those thinking of a career in animal massage, and those who just want to learn to massage their own dog. Instructor: Becky Thereian

August 15: Animal Program Open House, Worcester, MA
Open house at Bancroft School of Massage where you will have a chance to tour the school, see a canine massage class in session and join the students as they massage dogs and ask them questions.

August 7-8: Animal Communication Workshop, Grass Lake, MI
2-day basic animal communication workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney.

September 25-26: Animal Communication Workshop, Minneapolis, MN
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day introductory workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney.

August 27-29: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Billings, MT
2 1/2-day workshop with dogs and horses where you will learn the basics of Healing Touch for Animals. Instructor: Kim Thornton.

August 27-29: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Schenectady, NY
Learn the basics of HTA (healing touch for animals) at this 2 1/2-day hands-on workshop at with dogs and horses at Animal Protective Foundation and Garrison Farm. Instructor: Carol Komitor

September 17-19: Communicating with Animals, Rhinebeck, NY
2-day workshop where you learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Penelope Smith

September 18-23: TTouch for Dogs, Cats and Other Companion Animals, Chapel Hill, NC
Introductory 6-day workshop both for those interested in TTouch as a career and those who just want to learn for their own personal knowledge. Instructor: Debby Potts.

August 9-14: Equine Massage Level 1, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
5-day introductory equine massage workshop where you will learn equine muscle anatomy, several different massage techniques, and general equine wellness. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy.

September 17-19: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Cincinnati, OH
Learn the basics of HTA (healing touch for animals) at this 2 1/2-day hands-on workshop with dogs and horses. Instructor: Kim Thornton

September 20-22: Feline Massage, Synergy Farm, Circleville, OH
3-day workshop where you will learn feline anatomy, physiology of muscles, personality traits, body language, and adaptations of massage techniques. Taught by Integrated Touch Therapy.

August 27-29: Introduction to Equine Acupressure – Greenville, PA
Teaches you to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and gives you an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories. Instructor: Kathi Soukup from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure.

September 24-26: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Philadelphia, PA
2-day hands-on workshop with dogs and horses where you will learn the basics of HTA (healing touch for animals). Instructor: Kim Thornton

August 29: Equine Massage 101 – Camden, SC
One-day seminar where you learn the basic principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy. Instructor: Joyce Falese

August 1: Flower Essences Workshop, Houston, TX
Half-day workshop (morning) where you will learn the basics of flower essences, how to use them on animals, and how to make a custom flower essence blend. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way.

August 1: Animal Aromatherapy Workshop, Houston, TX
Half-day afternoon workshop where you learn the basics of essential oils, how to use them on animals, and how to make a custom essential oil blend. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way.

August 14: Basic Animal Communication Workshop, Houston, TX
1-day workshop at the Earth Sanctuary in Houston where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

August 15: Nutrition and Kinesiology Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn about nutrition and the basics of using kinesiology in order to determine proper nutrition, topical products and to find out if your pet is suffering from allergies. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way.

August 29: Emotional Freedom Technique Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn how to use EFT on people, animals and through a surrogate. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

September 18: Homeopathy & Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Workshop, Houston, TX
Half-day workshop at the Earth Sanctuary where you will learn the basics of TCM, how homeopathy works, how the remedies are created, and how to use them. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

September 18: Crystal & Color Therapy Workshop, Spring, TX
Half-day class at Earth Sanctuary where you learn the basics of crystals, how to use them on animals and how to make custom crystal essences. You will also learn about using color therapy with animals. Instructor: Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

September 18: Basic Equine Massage, Spring, TX
Learn the basics of equine massage. Instructor: Marguerite Chipp-Matthews of Companion Animal Massage & Bodywork

September 19: Basic Canine Massage, Spring, TX
Workshop where you will learn the basics of canine massage. Instructor: Marguerite Chipp-Matthews of Companion Animal Massage & Bodywork

September 25: Basic Animal Communication Workshop, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 1-day workshop at the Earth Sanctuary in Houston. Allison Culver of The Lightfoot Way.

September 25-26: Basic Animal Communication, Gunter, TX
2-day workshop where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Kat Berard

September 26: Reiki I For Animals, Houston, TX
Learn the basics of Reiki for animals and receive the level 1 attunement. Instructor: Kim Shotola of The Lightfoot Way. NOTE: You must take the Reiki I for People before attending this class. The next one is scheduled September 12.

September 23-25: Jin Shin Jyutsu for You and Your Animal Companions, Kanab, UT
2-day introductory workshop at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary where you will learn how to perform Jin Shin Jyutsu on yourself and your pet(s). Instructor: Adele Leas.

August 20-22: Healing Touch for Animals Level 1, Richmond, VA
Learn the basics of HTA (healing touch for animals) at this 2 1/2-day hands-on workshop with dogs and horses. Instructor: Kim Thornton

September 18-19: Animal Communication Workshop, Fairfield, VA
2-day introductory animal communication workshop. Instructor: Carol Gurney.

September 4-5: Animal Communication, Auburn, WA
2-day workshop where you will learn the basics of animal communication. Instructor: Lauren McCall of The Integrated Animal.

September 10-12: Introduction to Equine or Small Animal Acupressure – Salem, WI
Teaches you to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol and gives you an understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories. Instructors: Kathi Soukup and Barb Scalise from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure.

BRITISH COLUMBIA
September 3-5: Equine Touch Level 1 & 2, Chase, BC
3-day workshop where you will learn the basics of Equine Touch. Instructor: Raian Kaiser

September: TTouch for dogs, cats and other Companion Animals, Gibsons, BC
Learn the basics of TTouch for dogs, cats and other companion animals at this foundation (and on-going) training class. Instructor: TBD

ONTARIO
September 10-12: Introduction to Small Animal Acupressure – Toronto, ON
Learn the basics of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts and theories and how to perform a complete acupressure treatment protocol. Instructor: Kim Bauer from Tallgrass Animal Acupressure. (This class is immediately followed by Meridians & Specific Conditions 1&2 on September 13-16).

QUEBEC
August 28-29: Animal Communication, Lascelles, QC
Learn the basics of animal communication at this 2-day workshop. Instructor: Lauren McCall of The Integrated Animal.