Healthy K9 Companion

03/30/2026

Sprouting increases the nutritional value, digestibility, and bioavailability of seeds, grains, and legumes by breaking down antinutrients like phytates. These nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods are rich in enzymes, vitamins (especially C and B), and antioxidants, which aid digestion, support weight loss, improve heart health, and help regulate blood sugar levels.

Key Benefits of Sprouting:

• Enhanced Nutrition & Bioavailability: Sprouting increases levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while reducing antinutrients (phytates, tannins, lectins) that block mineral absorption.

• Improved Digestion: Active enzymes produced during sprouting break down complex carbohydrates and proteins, making them easier to digest. They are also high in fiber, promoting gut health.

• Heart Health: Studies indicate sprouts can improve heart health by reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing "good" HDL cholesterol.

• Blood Sugar Regulation: Sprouted foods can help manage blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, making them beneficial for managing diabetes.

• High Nutrient Density: Sprouted seeds are exceptionally nutrient-dense, sometimes containing up to 100 times more enzymes than unsprouted foods.

Affordable and easy to grow.

Make sure you rinse them with hot water before eating.

03/29/2026

One of my dogs and his doggy friend got to mush with a junior mushing at a fun race this Saturday. Doing a total of 5 miles, while we have beautiful weather!

What did you do / are you doing?

03/24/2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at AAKC this weekend!

I appreciate the engaging discussions and the opportunity to work on lots of beautiful pups. It was wonderful to see familiar faces and catch up, and I'm pleased to have made new connections.

03/22/2026

In a 6-week head-to-head trial, a turmeric extract outperformed glucosamine + chondroitin. Dogs showed less pain and limping, better joint movement and weight-bearing, and improved activity and quality of life. Both helped, but turmeric consistently delivered stronger results.

This wasn’t a combo, it was a direct comparison: turmeric vs glucosamine + chondroitin.

Key insight: managing pain and protecting cartilage are not the same. Most joint supplements aim to support cartilage, not reduce pain. This study highlights the need for both approaches if you actually want to improve how dogs feel and move.

03/21/2026

Ready - set - massage

We are here at the Dena'ina Center and ready to loosen up canines and humans alike!

03/15/2026

Massaging dogs is my love language!

03/12/2026

That special moment when shy clients let me in & fully relax.

Let me tell you, it's pure magic!

Miss Kenai had a rough time loosing one of her humans who was very dear to her. Dogs grief too, as you might know. The loss knocked her off her paws and she withdrew from the world. All of the sudden many things & other humans became scary. Making new contacts was difficult as she was simply not interested.

We started massage sessions. At first she didn't want to be touch. So I started with sound therapy while she was in the same room. Worked with treats and getting her used to have my hands within her energy field. She watched as I massaged her sister.

Yesterday she layed right behind me while I worked on her sister. So I decided to choose the sunny spot in the room and a lick mat with peanut butter. 🪄✨️ with patience, a step by step approach and by giving her what she needed I earned her trust. Yesterday I was able to do a regular 30min laser session with her, while she fell asleep!!!

Now I can help her feel better in her body and proof that trust can pay off! ❤️‍🩹

03/05/2026

🎉🐾 Big tail wags and happy howls of thanks to Janina with Healthy K9 Companion for donating $170 from her Winter Blues Buster event to the Mat-Su Animal Shelter!

Not only did this event support our shelter, it also got our community moving (353 miles logged) and smiling during those long winter months. From brisk walks around the park to beginner mushing sessions, Winter Blues Buster encouraged people and their pups to stay active, connected, and have a whole lot of fun together. ❄️🐕 It was truly an amazingly fun event for our community!

Thanks to generous donations like these, our shelter pets receive extra treats, medical care, enrichment, and cozy items while they wait for their forever homes. Every dollar helps brighten their days and wag a few more tails. 💙

A huge thank you to Janina and our incredible community for your generosity, energy, and support! We’re so grateful ~ and so are the animals! 🐶🐱💕

02/28/2026

The health coach's health plan for herself

Caring for others is easy and comes natural to most of us. But self-care?! Has to be learned!

First of all, self-care isn't selfish. It's necessary to refill our own tanks. And second it's needed in order to care for others. As we all know, devices without power won't work. We are no different.

Maybe my own health plan inspires you to create your own?! Let's charge up our own batteries to be the best version of us for our dogs!

Reach out if you have questions.
My current plan includes movement, what & when to eat, and an evening wind down routine.

02/26/2026

Sitka & Kenai are two of my new clients. At 13 and 9 years old these to prove that age is just a number. Hunting birds with mom is their biggest passion and with massage & laser we will make sure they'll be able to stay in top shape!

02/19/2026

Agility is a wonderful sport. It's important that the equipment can safely be used by all dog breeds.
New standarts can help with that.
Currently it's a gambling for larger breeds. Injuries can happen and have happend!

Please consider signing this petition!

Update AKC/FCI/UKI/IFCS dog walk width