Intrinsic K9 Nutrition
The Why
Hi, I'm Anna! I am a lifelong lover of all things animal but I'm particularly passionate about "man's best friend". Having always had dogs and other pets since childhood, the first thing my husband and I did after marrying 29 years ago, was get a new puppy! And dogs have been a big part of our family ever since! As much as we'd like to take credit for our 4 children learning to love and respect animals, truth be told, the dogs taught them more than we ever could.
Through it all, despite my knowledge and education as a veterinary assistant, a groomer and a breeder, one thing was always painfully clear...No matter how long we had our beloved pets, we never had them long enough. That fact and my desire to give them the very best, drove me to further grow my knowledge and ultimately led me to their diet.
As a certified Advanced Canine Nutrition Specialist, I know with absolute certainty that good nutrition is the foundation upon which all else is built. I can't wait to share with you the #1 thing that can help you give your own best friends the longest, healthiest lives possible!
What I Do
Below is a brief outline of what you will receive at each level. It is very difficult to put in words a completely comprehensive description of the consultation and the details that will be covered as each dog and each dog/owner relationship is unique. The attention of the consultation/coaching will be concentrated on those individual requirements to provide the best possible service.
Basic Nutrition Consultation
Let's see if we're a good fit and if I can help you, help your best friend!
- Let me know what your concerns or questions are about what you are currently feeding and if it's the right food for your best friend.
- Let's Explore the options!
- There isn't a "one size fits all' for people, the same is true for dogs.
- Consultation can be done over the phone, virtually or in-person. (I'd love to meet you and your furry pal)
- I believe so strongly that we can always do better for our pets that I am offering this consult free of charge.
Standard Nutrition Consultation
How much do you really know about what is in your dog's food?
- Were you sold a bag of promises that have yet to deliver?
- Let's get down to the nuts and bolts of canine nutrition as it pertains to your friend's specific needs.
- Allow me to interpret that food label so you know what you are really getting.
- We can always do better for our babies, I can give you guidance.
- Let's explore ways to help your dog live it's best life!
- Allow me to help guide you through all the crazy options out there!
- Consultation can be done over the phone, virtually or in person.
Premium Nutrition Consultation & Coaching
I am ready to go all in!
- My baby deserves the best!
- This is an in-depth consultation.
- Advice on how to get started with feeding a whole food, real food diet.
- Addressing questions and concerns.
- Recieve feeding guidlines, tailored specifically to your pet!
- And continued assistance as we fine-tune your dog's diet.
Professional Consult
- Are you a veterinarian and one of your patients my client? Perhaps you are interested in incorporating nutrition beyond prescription diets into your practice?
- Do you represent a rescue/foster a rescue?
- Do you handle/represent professional K9s (Police, military, TSA, etc.) and want more information?
- Are you a groomer, trainer or K9 care facilitator?
- Is your dog a Service Animal? (Not an ESA)
- Please do not hesitate to contact me!
- As a Professional Courtesy-No Fee.
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Testimonials
"Anna is 100% determined to make your pet the best it can be. As a customer who has purchased 2 Mini Aussies from her. She continues to work with us on a nutrition plan to keep our babies healthy. If she doesn't know, she won't give up 'til she figures it out. You & your pet will become a very loving part of her family! Thank you Anna! (& Hoshi, of course) - Rick Merson & Kimberly Gohn
"Thank you again for the in-depth and very comprehensive phone consultation about my Abby's nutrition needs! I am excited now about getting her started on the best food for her so we can enjoy & love her for many years to come! I wholeheartedly endorse you & what you have to offer our beloved fur-babies!!!" - Anne Collins
"You don't get better guidance when it comes to pet nutrition than Anna. After our buddy Bluey, our mini Aussie was suffering from some gut issues, Anna did everything in her power to help me make our boy healthy again. She took so much time with us and did a lot of research to help us. He is now on the up and up, and I am so thankful for her help. She loves your fur babies as much as you do, and it shines through everything she does! Thanks Anna!" - Brandy Colhouer
"I, well my pups, love 'Hoshi's Healthy Bites'. They came very nicely packed with a beautiful informative brochure and additional information in the box. The treats arrived in perfect condition, they weren't damaged at all & were all intact. I love the seal fresh bag. The price is more than reasonable for the quality and ample amount. My pups (Ringo & Rhia) get so excited for their Hoshi treats & always think they should have more. Sooo thankful for your treats Anna, your constant encouragement, and your advice! Thank you so much!" - Kathy Ashdown
Contact Me
Have questions? Not sure about booking? Just want to say something nice? Send it to me, I want to help. Or if you prefer, you can call/text @ 757-870-9256. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Who I Am
I have waited for almost 2 years to get to this part of my site. Mostly because my story is the antithesis of exciting. I know, I know, folks want to know more about who they are talking to. That is why I am here now. However, I grew up being taught that talking about yourself was boastful. (Gen X, am I right?) It’s still one of the things I'm not great at.
Like I said in my "Why", I have always been an animal lover. In fact, since the time I realized I was going to be too big to be a jockey (I was like 8 and I love tacos so….), I looked forward to becoming a veterinarian. That all changed my senior year of high school when we were tasked with interviewing a few folks from our chosen profession. Without exception, they all regretted their line of work and were unanimous in their reason. Human beings can be shockingly awful to their “pets”. (In actuality, they used some very colorful language, but you get the idea.)
Knowing myself well enough to realize that would not end well, and not really knowing what else to do, I decided to follow my second passion, Oceanography. Too late to apply to colleges, I joined the Coast Guard with the intention of going to the U.S.C.G. Academy. Long story short, I never made it to the Academy but I did meet my Husband and I wouldn’t change a thing!
Fast forward-As a Navy wife, I was always looking for short term employment while at temporary duty stations. So for one summer, I worked in the Zoo Department at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg, VA. Translation: I got to work with the freakin’ Budweiser Clydesdales! To say I loved it, would be an understatement! Then, at our next duty station in Charleston, S.C. I got a job working for one of the carriage tour companies taking care of their horses while becoming a veterinary assistant. However, before I could get an animal-related job at our next duty station, motherhood came along.
Fast forward again- I spent many busy years caring for my family and homeschooling all four of my children through to high school graduation. Again, no regrets. (I’ve been to Camp Couldashouldawoulda and it blows, trust me.) So since my children were by then adults (I mean, technically) I had more time to pursue my
interests
passion.
That segues me to now. Part-time grooming and consulting with folks on their dog's nutrition and helping every dog I can.
I guess I should have seen that coming. Looking back, through most of my life, there was a dog to love and be loved by. What I do now is only a fraction of the love shown to me by dogs. Dogs make us better people and they deserve the best. I believe we owe them that.
Oh, and a fun fact, I have yet to meet one of those “awful” humans doing what I do. Love for dogs is a common thread. I'm certain that's why
John Wick
was so popular.
I love dogs and I love what I do!
