Canine Zoopharmacognosy Practitioner Mentorship
A deep, personal one-to-one exploration of canine zoopharmacognosy, where practical skill and intuition grow together in my practitioner mentorship.
Do you feel called to work with dogs and plants in a way that is intuitive, grounded and guided by what the dog shows you…
Do you want to go beyond book knowledge and learn to feel the extracts, observe the dog deeply, and engage with the plants in a living, responsive interaction…
Do you want a form of learning that is personal, immersive and attuned to you…
You’re in the right place.
Zoopharmacognosy Mentorship
This mentorship is a one-to-one certification pathway for people who want to become confident, competent and intuitive Zoopharmacognosy practitioners — learning in a unique way that honours the dog’s autonomy, the plants’ wisdom and your own developing sensitivity.
Rather than just memorising “this oil for that,” you’ll explore zoopharmacognosy as a collaborative, moment-to-moment interaction between:
– the dog
– the aromatic plants
– the guardian
– and you, the practitioner
Here, practical technique and intuitive awareness grow side by side — at your pace, in your way, with my full support.
As one graduate shared:
“A groundbreaking and life-changing course that transformed my understanding and connection with dogs.” — Helen Moran
Why This Zoopharmacognosy Mentorship Is Different
Most courses teach information.
This mentorship teaches you how to listen, observe and respond within a dynamic dog–plant–human relationship.
You won’t just learn properties of extracts — you’ll develop embodied knowledge:
understanding that comes from experience, presence and real-world practice.
You will learn how to:
✨ notice subtle shifts in behaviour and energy
✨ follow the dog’s cues as the session evolves
✨ know when to pause, offer, change direction or step back
✨ work collaboratively with both the dog and the guardian
✨ honour your intuitive and sensory awareness
✨ hold a grounded, safe, attuned space for all involved
This mentorship develops you. Your intuition, your confidence and your ability to hold a session with clarity and depth.
As another practitioner shared:
“A transformative mentorship that ignited my passion and confidence!”
Carol Collins
About Your Mentor
I’ve been working with Zoopharmacognosy since 2011, originally training in canine, equine and feline self-selection with Caroline Ingraham, one of the leading pioneers in this field. That training changed the trajectory of my life and my work with animals. Over the last decade, I’ve devoted myself to deepening, teaching and refining this modality in a way that honours both the intelligence of the plants and the innate wisdom of the animals who choose them.
Since then, I’ve facilitated hundreds of sessions and supported dogs and guardians through a wide range of emotional, physical and behavioural challenges. I’ve taught workshops, practitioner-level trainings and one-to-one mentorships across the UK, Europe and internationally, helping students learn this work both in person and online with confidence.
My background includes:
– Over 10 years’ experience facilitating Zoopharmacognosy sessions
– Practitioner training in canine, equine and feline Zoopharmacognosy
– Extensive hands-on work with dogs and aromatic plant extracts
– A professional foundation in canine behaviour
– Years of offering professional animal communication
– Teaching students to work confidently both in-person and via Zoom
– Supporting practitioners through case studies, complex dogs and sensitive guardians
My approach brings together:
the practical foundations — safe offering, session structure, plant knowledge
the scientific intelligence — physiology, aromatic pathways, behavioural interpretation
the intuitive-sensory aspects — embodied listening, felt-sense awareness, dog-led adaptation
the human element — guiding guardians, managing expectations, emotional support
the energetic and somatic communication that happens naturally in sessions
Students often tell me I have a calm, grounding presence, this is something that helps both dogs and people feel safe enough to soften, listen and connect.
I’m known for:
– helping people feel at ease
– making complex topics feel simple
– gently guiding students to honour their own perception
– balancing intuition with structure
– offering clarity without overwhelm
– supporting sensitive learners
– encouraging authentic practitioner development
– bridging the mechanics with the intuitive
– holding a steady space during emotional or challenging cases
At the heart of my teaching is a simple truth: My role is not to turn you into a replica of me. It’s to support you as you discover the practitioner you are becoming with your own style, strengths and inner knowing.
Who This Mentorship Is For
This programme is for people who want to become certified Canine Zoopharmacognosy practitioners — without the rigidity or overwhelm of large, formula-driven courses.
It’s ideal for:
– Sensitive, intuitive learners
– Dog professionals expanding their therapeutic toolkit
– Students who need personal guidance rather than group teaching
– People who value a balance of structure and intuition
– Those who want to learn responsively, guided by the dog
– Anyone ready to develop their own authentic way of working
If you want to understand the mechanics and cultivate the observational and intuitive skills that bring the work alive, this is for you.
What You Will Learn
Zoopharmacognosy is a collaboration between the dog, the plants, the guardian and the practitioner.
In this mentorship, you’ll learn to:
– Offer extracts safely and appropriately
– Read subtle signals, shifts and invitations
– Support the dog’s physical, emotional and energetic responses
– Follow the dog’s lead rather than directing the session
– Understand the natural unfolding of the process
– Build a personal, embodied relationship with the aromatics
– Work beyond symptoms — and with deeper layers of need
– Create a grounded, calm and receptive atmosphere
– Facilitate sessions both online and in person
– Work collaboratively with both dog and guardian
The Practical Foundations You Will Master
Alongside intuitive development, you’ll receive structured, methodical training in:
Extract Offering & Safety
How to offer extracts correctly, in the right order, at the right pace — and how to adapt this to different dogs, sensitivities and environments.
Aromatic Actions & Physiology
Understanding how different extracts affect the body through inhalation, topical use and ingestion, and how dogs naturally self-medicate.
Reading the Dog’s Processes
Recognising inhalation patterns, postural changes, processing behaviour, curiosity, avoidance and therapeutic engagement.
Working with Guardians
Learning to guide guardians clearly and gently so they understand what they’re observing, stay present with their dog, and build confidence in offering extracts themselves.
Balancing Expectations
Supporting guardians kindly while keeping the dog’s choices and autonomy at the centre of the process.
Session Flow & Practitioner Decision-Making
Planning and structuring a session, knowing when to pause or end, and tracking what the dog shows you.
These practical skills give you the solid foundation from which intuition can grow confidently and safely.
Intuition, Sensory Awareness & Practitioner Presence
This mentorship is immersive and embodied — you learn through observation, sensing and real interactions with dogs, guardians and plants
Throughout the journey, you’ll develop:
– embodied listening — sensing the dog, plants and your own internal process
– grounded presence — staying steady and connected as sessions evolve
– flexibility and adaptability — adjusting pace and approach based on the dog’s cues
– your natural way of navigating a session
– refined observational and felt-sense awareness
– collaborative partnership skills with dog and guardian
– clear, sensitive communication that empowers guardians
– the ability to help guardians become present with their own dog
These skills can only be developed through real, embodied experience — each session shaping the practitioner you become.
Learning Through Real Case Studies
This is where everything comes alive.
Throughout the mentorship, you will:
– Observe real case studies via video
– Shadow my sessions with guardians and dogs
– Practise interpreting real-time responses
– See how dogs work differently with different extracts
– Lead your own sessions with full support
– Receive personalised, honest feedback
– Integrate the work through real-world experience
Students often say this is where everything “clicks.”
The Zoopharmacognosy Mentorship Structure
✔️ 16 x 1:1 sessions (90 minutes)
A blend of teaching, guided practice, case-study discussion and intuitive development.
✔️ Online Learning Platform
Case studies, exercises, Q&A videos and learning modules.
✔️ Guided Case Studies
Watch and analyse sessions I facilitate.
✔️ Independent Case Studies
Carry out your own practice sessions with support.
✔️ Botanical Reference Guide & Integration Workbook
✔️ Certification
Awarded once you’ve completed the full pathway and demonstrated readiness.
Estimated duration: around 12 months.
The Practitioner You Will Become
By the end of the mentorship, you will:
- Facilitate sessions with confidence and sensitivity
- Offer extracts safely and appropriately
- Read canine signals with clarity
- Work collaboratively and responsively
- Follow the dog’s lead with trust
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with guardians
- Understand the natural flow of a session
- Trust your sensory awareness and intuition
- Hold a calm, grounded, healing space
- Work in a way that feels authentically yours
You leave feeling truly ready to support dogs and their guardians with depth, skill and integrity.
What My Clients Say
Hear from past participants about their experiences
Investment
If this work speaks to you, I would love to explore it with you.
Book a Discovery Call here
or
Email: rachel@myanimalmatters.co.uk
Let’s explore your intentions, answer your questions and see whether this mentorship is the right next step on your path.