How Reiki Can Help Dogs With Anxiety
Just like humans, dogs can experience deep emotional stress and anxiety. Whether it’s from past trauma, separation, loud noises, vet visits, or changes in the home, our canine companions often carry emotional burdens that they can't express with words but they can certainly feel.
At Spica Healing, I’ve witnessed how Reiki a gentle, non-invasive energy healing technique can support dogs in calming their nervous systems, releasing tension, and regaining their natural state of peace.
Why Do Dogs Experience Anxiety?
Dogs are highly sensitive to:
Loud noises (fireworks, thunderstorms)
Changes in environment (moving house, travel)
Separation from their humans
Trauma from previous abuse or neglect
The energy of people or spaces around them
You might notice signs like restlessness, shaking, excessive barking, hiding, or even digestive upset. These are often the physical expressions of emotional imbalance.
What is Reiki and How Does It Help?
Reiki is an energy healing practice that works on the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual levels. It’s deeply calming, supportive, and completely safe for animals.
In a Reiki session, I channel gentle healing energy that your dog can receive at their own pace. Whether in-person or from a distance, Reiki allows your pet to deeply relax and release the energetic root of their anxiety.
Benefits of Reiki for Dogs With Anxiety
Calms the nervous system and helps the dog feel safe
Builds trust, especially in rescue or traumatised dogs
Supports healing from past trauma or grief
Encourages emotional release (often seen as deep sighs, yawns, or dozing off)
Promotes better sleep and balanced behaviour
What Happens During a Dog Reiki Session?
Sessions are gentle, quiet, and always led by your dog’s comfort level. Most dogs prefer healing from a distance and a few are comfortable with strangers in their on space. Either way, the Reiki flows exactly where it’s needed.
You may see your dog:
Deeply relax or fall asleep
Release tension through yawning or sighing
Slowly come closer to receive more
Even distant Reiki (done without physical presence) can be incredibly effective and ideal for sensitive dogs or those easily overstimulated.
Reiki is a Gift You Can Offer Your Dog
Your dog gives you unconditional love. Reiki is a beautiful way to offer healing in return, not just for symptoms, but for their whole energy being. It’s especially powerful when combined with love, patience, and a stable routine.
Whether your dog has a specific challenge, or you simply want to support their overall well-being, Reiki is a heart-centered, holistic way to help them thrive.