Free Advice: Interview with Sherry Woodard July 30, 2022Meg Harrison We are bringing you the last 12 minutes of free advice with our most recent interview with Sherry Woodard, CPDT-KA of SherryWoodardConsulting.com & Partners for People & a Friend of BlackWing Farms...
Great Conversations Often Start With a Whisper. July 25, 2022Meg Harrison Great Conversations Often Start With a Whisper. Interested in confirming what you ‘think’ they are telling you? It’s simple. Easy. Anyone can do it. How? Listen. Just listen....
Herbal Remedies for Emotional Disturbances in Companion Animals July 23, 2022Meg Harrison Think about every Horse / Dog / Cat you’ve had or who’s had you. Your top two complaints probably boiled down to phrases like: I can’t catch him. He is aloof....
Thank You For Your Trust: Testimonials July 14, 2022Meg Harrison It's not fair when someone starts a story with: "You shoulda been there." In my stories; you are there. Because you are the stories! Your moments of outstanding RELIEF and REPAIR watching...
Why Use BlackWing Farms Pet Products? Survey Results are Published !! June 21, 2022Meg Harrison We asked our loyal customers for their feedback on the use of BlackWing Farms Flower Essence products (for use on 24 different species) and the survey results have been published! Survey...
Separation-anxiety (isolation distress) is often NOT the Dog's problem. YUP - go get a mirror; I'll wait here. June 14, 2022Meg Harrison Hi Meg - My dog has isolation distress (cant be alone/without other dogs or people) which is the primary concern, and has leash reactivity (secondary concern since that seems to...
STRANGER DANGER SOLUTIONS, Tried and True. June 13, 2022Meg Harrison Need your help researching for an article I'm writing: * THE REASON: Because of the prevalent, over-the-top reactions to strangers in public and at home: too many animals and people are in danger of being...
I walked away from this Dog. April 22, 2022Meg Harrison How could I? I made a mistake. A big one. We were at a California county shelter doing demonstrations and training volunteers about our Remedies; how to utilize them in...
Joke's On Me re: The Disappearing Thermometer April 18, 2022Meg Harrison Bubba was supposed to be a “30-day Wonder“ = an investment I would ride and train for 30 days, sell for double my costs; then I’d turn around and invest...
Learn Her Trust March 16, 2022Meg Harrison “Don’t you mean, earn her trust?” Before I had the chance to embarrass myself by blurting out my correction, while the Horse smelled her legs, shoes, legs again...
Purrposeful Living February 02, 2022Meg Harrison A PURRPOSEFUL LIFE Cats say inappropriate things. Often. Just can’t help themselves. Or can they? They never learned appropriate vocabulary, nuance, inflections. Or did they? Responsibility for humans is to...
Unbridled Happiness May 19, 2021Meg Harrison UNBRIDLED HAPPINESS At 3:00 yesterday our horseback riding student splashed into my life in a bright pink Unicorn shirt, stretchy colorful pants, a pink Unicorn helmet, and a smile that...
The Horse we called Bubba. January 26, 2021meg harrison Bubba had a favorite word. It was 'ready'? Said as a question - he heard the start of a game. Waiting for the next word, kiss, tssk, or nudge; we...
George The Cat January 26, 2021meg harrison Doing yoga with George The Cat smack-dab where I need to be on the mat. Politely, I asked: "Can I sit down?" Looking at me and my extra 10 pounds,...
The Malti-York-Poo-Doodle-Frise June 03, 2020meg harrison Is the Dog the problem? Really? Ya’ think? Go grab a mirror. While you’re at it; grab a sense of responsibility so we can talk for a minute! After looking...
Feral Cats Changed “IN FRONT OF MY NOSE” April 09, 2020meg harrison THIS IS HOW IT STARTED and while I admit I got a little testy in the middle, (judge for yourself) but later I was told there is now: “a big...
A Sit Down With Stand Up Animal People September 06, 2019Meg Harrison 2 Outstanding Humans in the World of Animals! Join us - Live on FaceBook - Fri. 9/6 @ 10:00 west, 1:00 east. Tess and I are there every...
Working on a new behavior? Just trying to get away from a problematic behavior? July 17, 2019Meg Harrison Working on a new behavior? Just trying to get away from a problematic behavior? First piece of hard-won wisdom - is to cue a behavior they are already exhibiting. Last...
Mouthy 6 month old Shepherd mix. TEAMWORK! May 15, 2019Meg Harrison Got 2 great questions from a Massachusetts trainer today: Hi Meg, Everything is going well with us! I have a 4 dog CGC (Canine Good Citizen testing designed by the American...
Video of a TEAMWORK team! 30 seconds = guarantee a smile. May 15, 2019Meg Harrison Such a great video of Tess as in the famous PETICURESBYTESS of sunny San Diego showing fabulous love to and from a dog who just minutes ago was distracted, nervous,...
His name was Dollar because... April 17, 2019Meg Harrison Dollar was his name because that is what Tex paid for him, a dollar. Dollar was truly old. His back swayed, he walked and trotted stiff-legged, never ran, and his...
"Come Here, Please" is easier to teach than you thought. December 19, 2018Meg Harrison Play, Engage; Train! For safety’s sake and general good manners; your Dog ought to respond to a simple request: “COME HERE, PLEASE.” Let’s see if we can do this while...
Firestorm Recovery Ideas November 15, 2018Meg Harrison CAN'T BE WITH YOUR ANIMALS? Worried about them worrying about you? If you have the good fortune to visit your dis-placed animals OR HELP STRANGERS' ANIMALS - leaving them again...
RV Cat July 13, 2018Meg Harrison Cats Living in an RV. What could go wrong?The people retired, bought an RV, and because their Cats were old and wonderful - the transition was a no-brainer....
Stop a Dog From Jumping and Fetch Me a Beer June 27, 2018Meg Harrison Speaking of humping... your feedback was awesome last week as so many enjoyed the humor of Hump Day in my last note - Thank You! Today is about JUMPING. More...
Our Backstory March 16, 2018Meg Harrison Hi! Meg Harrison here, founder of BlackWing Farms. I am a flower essence expert specializing in animal behavior. I originally became interested in flower essences in 1974 in hopes that...
Oreo - Blind & Beautiful March 08, 2018Meg Harrison This week, we're featuring a little black and white fluffer named Oreo, a blind foster from Mexico, rescued by Wagging Dog Rescue in Southern CA (www.waggingdog.org).
My Experience with Flower Essences March 01, 2018Meg Harrison "I always enjoy learning new things and improving my skills. One of the best places to do that is at the educational conference sponsored by the Association of Professional Dog...
What's so Magic about these Sprays? January 15, 2018Meg Harrison First, they’re unexplainable. Second, they always work no matter what. Third, the positive results effect everyone in the room. Don’t believe it? That’s more than OK. Just like it’s hard...
Homeopathy Made Simple December 10, 2017Meg Harrison Essences succeed due to the fact they deal with the root cause of the problem and literally or figuratively, re-write the experience of past negative experiences and its resultant un-healthy...
The Facts on Flower Essences December 07, 2017Meg Harrison Flower Essences balance, maintain and/or repair emotional and mental health in any animal improving problematic behaviors, attitudes, emotions, and patterns of learning permanently.
Plant Intelligence November 21, 2017Meg Harrison The mind and/or the body recognizes the need to seek out benefits from specific plants chosen for its specific needs and functions. Flower Essences and aromatherapy are an easy way to...
The Power of Possible continued... November 07, 2017Meg Harrison One clever virus has been documented wearing an overcoat made entirely of bacteria, pulling it over itself like a cape and travels undetected through the body. If anything is found to...
The Power of Possible October 31, 2017Meg Harrison Problematic behavior is always the #1 reason for euthanasia of healthy animals. Here is Meg's theory, premise, and promise to you about BlackWing Farms products and efficacy.
The Truth October 19, 2017Meg Harrison Better to Know the Truth than the Facts Not Everything Can Be Explained. Nor should it be! Who wants to know or needs to know the exact count of stars,...
The dish on flower essences October 13, 2017Meg Harrison Frequently Asked Questions Keeping the message simple (and free from politics), these FAQs refer to Remedies primarily prepared according to the 80 year old traditions of Dr. Edward Bach. Ineffective...
30 MINUTES TO SAVE A LIFE October 10, 2017Meg Harrison Flower Essences Right Wrongs This simple statement says it all: Flower Essences right wrongs. I have dabbled in natural solutions for 40 years and settled on Flower Essences for one...
Volunteer Appreciation October 03, 2017Meg Harrison Charlene is one more person saving one more life. She is the quintessential volunteer at any shelter, rescue, or sanctuary that needs her.
Best Year Ever = 2017 January 02, 2017Meg Harrison Love it... 2 days in and this year promises to be awesome. I love my customers, clients & community of animal lovers and I promise to do the best, be...
Living Beyond Grief September 06, 2016Meg Harrison “Grief is any distressing emotion or behavior that arises out of a change,” according to Sandy Heath, certified grief recovery counselor in San Diego, California. Horses love consistency and routine...
Mirrors and Escalators August 31, 2016Meg Harrison Did you ever notice that when you are having a bad day, so is your horse? It’s not a coincidence. It is a mirror. They reflect our frustrations and impatience....
Fish & CPR August 31, 2016Meg Harrison Charlene is one more person selflessly saving one more life. She is the quintessential volunteer at any shelter, rescue, or sanctuary that needs her. Many animals have forever homes because...
Anxious Rescue Dog August 29, 2016Meg Harrison Question sent today to Meg@BlackWingFarms.com: I was pointed to your website for possible help with some neurotic tendencies that my rescue dog has. I was reading over your behavioral...
Flower Essences Right Wrongs August 18, 2016Meg Harrison This simple statement says it all: Flower Essences right wrongs. I have dabbled in natural solutions for 40 years and settled on Flower Essences for one reason: they work. They...
THE GENTLE BARN SPOTLIGHTS GENTLE BALM FOR ANIMALS July 08, 2016Meg Harrison BlackWing Farms Joins The Gentle 52 Program to Help Support Nationally Expanding Foundation. Santa Clarita, CA (July 10, 2016) – The Gentle Barn continues to attract cutting edge innovators and...
Revolution of Love January 07, 2016Meg Harrison Carla Naden, director of AnimalSynergy.org, called me, out of the blue, about a year ago and asked if I’d be willing to use my “magical sprays” while holding a terminally...
Calm for the Holidays November 25, 2015Meg Harrison Set of Balms is AWESOME!! 11/04/15 LOVE being able to just rub the balms on my wrists or on the inside of my dogs' ears without putting the balm on...
Today, we can help... September 17, 2015Meg Harrison Today, our thoughts are with the rescue efforts from the fires and floods in the western US. We are all ready to send 'care packages' FREE OF CHARGE to anyone...