Energy Healing for Dogs: What It Is & How It Can Help your Dog
- busy-pawz
- May 6
- 4 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
You’ve probably heard someone say, “Dogs just know how we’re feeling.” Whether it's curling up beside you when you’re sad or becoming restless when there’s tension in the house, our dogs are incredibly attuned to energy.
But what if that same energy awareness could also be used to help them feel better?
Welcome to the world of energy healing for dogs.
What Is Energy Healing, Really?
At its heart, energy healing is about restoring balance to the body’s natural energy systems. All living beings, including our dogs, have an energy field. When this field is balanced, everything flows smoothly. But when it’s blocked or out of alignment, things can start to go a little… wobbly.
You might notice:
🔮 Changes in behaviour or mood
🔮 Tension in the body
🔮 Reactivity or anxiety
🔮 Difficulty sleeping or settling
Just like humans, dogs can experience emotional build-up, stress, and even trauma that gets 'stored' in the body. Energy healing helps bring the body back into a state of calm and balance, creating space for both emotional and physical healing.
How Can It Help My Dog?
Dogs don’t overthink like we do but they do absorb energy like little emotional sponges.
And because energy doesn’t rely on words or reasoning, it can be particularly powerful for dogs who:
🔮 Are anxious, fearful, or reactive
🔮 Struggle to relax or sleep
🔮 Have experienced trauma or abandonment
🔮 Are recovering from injury or illness
🔮 Seem stuck in behavioural patterns, despite training
It doesn’t replace veterinary care or training but it can work beautifully alongside them. Think of it like tending to your dog’s emotional immune system.
Ways to support Your Dog's Energy
There are many forms of energy healing out there, but two of the most widely used methods for dogs are Reiki and Kinesiology (they happen to be two of my personal favourites!)
Reiki
This calming, hands-off approach works by gently channelling energy into your dog’s body to help shift tension, clear blockages, and restore balance. Many dogs naturally respond to Reiki by relaxing deeply sometimes even drifting off to sleep.
Kinesiology
Using subtle muscle testing, kinesiology taps into your dog’s energetic system to uncover stress patterns or imbalances. It can guide the use of supportive remedies like flower essences, energy corrections, and calming techniques to help the body release what it no longer needs.
Both are non-invasive, intuitive, and work beautifully with your dog’s natural rhythm offering support without pressure or overwhelm.
How Distance Energy Healing Works (Yes, It Really Does!)
You might be wondering… How can energy healing work if the practitioner isn’t even in the same room as my dog?
Think of it like tuning into a radio station.
When you turn on the radio, you don’t need to see the DJ to hear the music because radio waves travel invisibly through space and time. Energy healing works in a similar way. Practitioners connect with your dog’s unique energy frequency, allowing them to tune in, assess imbalances, and gently support the body’s natural ability to realign.
Because energy isn’t bound by physical space, it can flow wherever it’s needed.
In fact, many dogs prefer distance healing sessions. There’s no travel stress, no new environments - just a calm, familiar space where they can truly relax and receive. Some curl up and nap, others stretch out and sigh. However they respond, they’re processing exactly what they need.
This approach is especially helpful for anxious, reactive, or sensitive dogs who might not do well with in-person handling, or who feel safest at home.
How Do Dogs Experience Energy Healing?
Each dog is different. Some will flop into a relaxed puddle mid-session. Others might get sleepy, sigh deeply, or just seem more chilled out afterward. Many owners report subtle but powerful shifts like reduced anxiety, more emotional resilience, or even changes in long-standing behaviours.
There’s no “one size fits all.” But the common thread is a sense of peace, safety, and relief.
Is It a Bit Woo-Woo?
Maybe. But just because something feels a little magical doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Energy healing has been around for centuries and is used widely across human and animal care alike.
And honestly? If something gentle, supportive, and non-invasive can help a dog feel better -why not give it a go?
Final Thoughts: Healing Beyond the Physical
Sometimes, what your dog needs isn’t more training. It’s to be seen, heard, and supported on a deeper level.
Energy healing is a beautiful reminder that our dogs are more than just behaviour. They’re sentient, feeling beings and when we care for their emotional energy, their whole world can shift.
🎧 Want to go deeper?
If this week’s blog piqued your interest, you’ll love the latest podcast episode where I chat all things energy healing for dogs - how it works, what it helps with, and a goosebump-worthy story you won’t want to miss.
👉 Tune in here
Thanks for reading!
Whether you’re new to energy work or already a believer, I hope this gave you a little glimpse into how it could support your dog.
And don’t forget to throw your dog a (calm, balanced, energetic) treat from all of us
Deb & the Busy Pawz Crew xo
P.S. Exciting news! I’m now offering distance energy healing sessions for dogs needing extra emotional or energetic support. If your dog struggles with anxiety, fear, or just feels a little “off,” this could be the missing piece. 💫
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