
The complete, downloadable masterclass to protect your dog from ticks, let's build a resilient canine.
Ticks are more than just pests; they can carry Lyme and multiple coinfections that can severely impact your dog's health, quality of life, and longevity. The good news? Nature has answers.
Learn to spot and safely remove ticks before they transmit disease — step by step.
Proven, toxin-free strategies to keep ticks off your dog and out of your yard.
Holistic protocols that strengthen your dog's immune defenses against tick-borne illness.

Rita Hogan, C.H.
Rita Hogan is a clinical canine herbalist with over 20 years of experience specializing in holistic canine herbalism and is the author of the best-selling book, The Herbal Dog. She is the founder of The Ethos School of Canine Herbalism and a member of the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association. Rita is an educator, speaker, writer, formulator, herbal medicine maker, and plant advocate.
This Masterclass is about giving you the confidence you need to work with nature, not against it. You'll walk away equipped to protect, treat, and strengthen your dog using herbal, nutritional, and holistic protocols.
In this masterclass, we'll walk through a range of powerful, toxin-free approaches to keeping ticks off your dog so you can choose what works best for your lifestyle and your pup.
Discover which oils are safe for dogs and how to use them as part of a natural tick defense routine.
Learn about plant-based sprays that create a natural barrier and how to apply them correctly.
We'll explore which supplements may help support your dog's natural defenses against ticks and tick-borne illness.
Understand how diet and targeted nutrition can support your dog's natural defenses from the inside out.
We'll take a comprehensive look at what's currently on the market — from spot-on treatments and tick collars to natural sprays and supplements. You'll learn how to read labels, understand ingredients, weigh the risks and benefits, and make informed, confident choices that are right for your dog and your family.
We'll dive into the world of medicinal herbs and how they can be used safely and effectively to support your dog's defenses against ticks and tick-borne illness — from prevention to recovery.
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Sarah M. - CT
"Rita has changed my approach to tick season. My golden retriever hasn't had a single symptom since I started using her herbal prevention protocols. I don't have the fear I used to have."
James T. - Concord, NH
"I was skeptical at first, but after I found ticks on my lab after a hike, Rita helped me take proactive actions and minimize recurrence."
Linda K. - Hudson Valley, NY
"I'm no longer afraid of tick season. Rita's guidance has helped so much."
Michelle R. - Burlington, VT
"My dog had a seizure from a tick spot-on. Rita helped me through it and helped me detox my dog with herbs. Seizures never returned."
Karen B. - ME
"My border collie was struggling with chronic fatigue and joint pain after a Lyme diagnosis. After following Rita's immune-building protocols for 3 months, she's back to her energetic self. I'm beyond grateful."
Dana W. - PA
"As someone who lives in a heavily wooded area, tick prevention is a constant concern. Rita taught me how to help protect my dogs and our whole family."
Angela S. - Annapolis, MD
"Usnea? Didn't know what it was but it sure worked on my dog's Lyme-related lameness. Thank you Rita, I appreciate you so much for helping my dog."
Priya N. - Morristown, NJ
"My dog was covered in ticks before I started Rita's guidance
Robert H. - CT
"I've taken a lot of online courses and Rita's are the BEST I've ever purchased. Learning what works for ticks and what to do if my dogs get bit is priceless.
Conventional treatments often come with trade-offs like side effects, neurological disorders, seizures, antibiotic resistance, gut problems, high liver enzymes, and temporary relief. Nature offers a smarter, whole-body approach. Don't worry, if you do need to use chemicals, Rita tells you how to help your dog before, during and after exposure to chemicals.
Avoid toxins and antibiotics that can stress your dog's liver, gut, and immune system over time.
Address root causes, not just symptoms to create lasting wellness and true recovery.
Harness clinically tested herbs and protocols to build a balanced, pathogen-resistant immune system.
Your purchase never expires. All future content updates are included, free.
Your dog's wellness journey starts completely risk-free today.
Need to spread out the cost? Convenient installment options are available at checkout. Financial Aid for those who qualify. Reach out to [email protected]
Holistic Canine Tick Care
One-Time Investment: $97
Your dog depends on you, and now you'll have everything you need to help protect them. This masterclass gives you the knowledge and confidence to take control of tick prevention and support your dog's long-term health through the power of diet, herbs, and targeted supplementation.
"Your dog deserves a long, healthy, vibrant life free from the burden of tick-borne disease. The natural path is powerful and it starts here."
A complete, step-by-step curriculum covering everything from tick biology to advanced immune-building protocols.
Lesson One: Understanding The Tick Lifecycle
Lesson Two: Tick Identification
Lesson Three: The Four Core Survival Factors
A deep dive into tick biology, species identification, life cycles, feeding behavior, and geographic distribution. Learn which ticks carry which pathogens and early identification tactics.
Lesson One: How Ticks Attach
Lesson Two: Preferred Attachment Sites
Lesson Three: Tick Removal
Lesson Four: Supporting The Body After A Bite
Understand exactly how ticks find, attach, and feed on your dog, where they prefer to hide, how to safely remove them, and what to do to support your dog's body in the aftermath of a bite.
Lesson One: Strategic Positioning
Lesson Two: Yard Strategies
Lesson Three: Tick Repelling Plants
Lesson Four: Seasonal Awareness
Learn how to strategically position your yard and use natural plants and seasonal awareness to create a tick-resistant environment for you and your pets.
Lesson One: Trail Walking Guidelines
Lesson Two: Timing
Lesson Three: Pre and Post Walk Guidelines
Discover how to choose safer trails, time your walks wisely, and build pre and post-walk routines that significantly reduce your dog's tick exposure.
Lesson One: Exposure and Risk
Lesson Two: Your Dog's Immune System
Lesson Three: Exposure Verses Active Disease
Lesson Four: Pathogen Movement
Get a foundational understanding of how tick-borne pathogens interact with your dog's immune system, the difference between exposure and active disease, and how pathogens move through the body.
Lesson One: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Lesson Two: Babesiosis
Lesson Three: Ehrlichiosis
Lesson Four: Lyme Disease
Explore the four most common tick-borne coinfections — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, and Lyme Disease — including their symptoms, risks, and natural considerations.
Lesson One: 4DX (SNAP Test
Lesson Two: IFA Test
Lesson Three: PCR Test
Lesson Four: Blood Smear/Microscopy
Lesson Five: Multiplex Testing
Lesson Six: When to Test
Lesson Seven: Navigating Testing
Lesson Eight: Tick Testing
Navigate tick disease testing options, from standard SNAP tests to advanced multiplex panels, so you know when to test, which test to choose, and how to interpret results.
Lesson One: Nose-To-Tail Assessment
Lesson Two: Systemic Changes
Lesson Three: Tick Journal
Lesson Four: When to See Your Vet
Lesson Five: The Nervous System
Lesson Six: Our Dog, Ourselves
Learn to recognize tick-related symptoms from nose to tail, track changes over time with a tick journal, and know when it's time to involve your veterinarian.
Lesson One: What Is A Biofilm
Lesson Two: Pathogenic Biofilm
Lesson Three: Antibiotics
Lesson Four: Negative Testing
Lesson Five: Breaking Down Biofilms
Lesson Six: Natural Biofilm Disruptors
Understand what biofilm is, how pathogens use it to evade treatment and testing, and which natural strategies can help break it down to support deeper healing.
Lesson One: Medication Classes
Lesson Two: Prescription Tick Medications
Lesson Three: How Tick Medications Affect Organ Health
Lesson Four: Support Protocol
Get an comprehensive look at conventional tick medications, how they work, the risks they carry for organ health, and how to support your dog if you choose to use them.
Lesson One: The Nose Knows
Lesson Two: Essential Oil Resonance
Lesson Three: Meet The Oils
Lesson Four: Dilution, Dilution, Dilution
Lesson Five: Application of Essential Oils
Lesson Six: When To Avoid Essential Oils
Lesson Seven: Alternative Strategies
Learn how to safely harness the power of essential oils for tick repellency, including proper dilution, application methods, which oils to use, and when to avoid them entirely.
Lesson One: Ingredient Laws
Lesson Two: Understanding GRAS status
Lesson Three: Commercial Tick Sprays
Lesson Four: Spot-ons
Lesson Five: Inert Ingredients
Cut through the marketing noise by understanding ingredient laws, GRAS status, and what's really in commercial tick sprays and spot-ons — including hidden inert ingredients.
Lesson One: Skin As Terrain
Lesson Two: Topical Products and Skin
Lesson Three: Natural Tick Shampoo
Lesson Four: Recipe Base
Lesson Five: Tick and Flea Powders
Treat your dog's skin as a living terrain and learn how to use natural shampoos, recipe bases, and tick and flea powders to support topical protection from the outside in.
Lesson One: DIY EO Tick Collars
Lesson Two: Natural, Commercial Tick Collars
Lesson Three: Frequency and Resonant Tags
Lesson Four: Ceramic Collars
Lesson Five: Ultrasonic Tick Devices
Lesson Six: Amber Collars
Explore the full spectrum of natural collar options, from DIY essential oil collars to amber, ceramic, and ultrasonic devices, and learn how frequency and resonance play a role in tick repellency.
Lesson One: Understanding Formulas
Lesson Two: Internal Powders and Treats
Lesson Three: Ingredient Guide
Lesson Four: Limitations
Discover how internal powders and herbal treats can support your dog's natural resistance to ticks, with a practical ingredient guide and honest discussion of their limitations.
Lesson One: Understanding Homeopathy
Lesson Two: Dosing
Lesson Three: Context
Lesson Four: Systemic Concerns
Lesson Five: Prophylaxis Care…What?
Lesson Six: Isopathy
Lesson Seven: Advanced Lyme Protocol
Lesson Eight: Nosodes
Lesson Nine: Commerical Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic approaches for Lyme and tick disease, including dosing, nosodes, isopathy, prophylaxis care, and an advanced Lyme protocol for complex cases.
Upon completing the All-Natural Dog Tick Masterclass, you'll gain invaluable knowledge and practical skills to safeguard your canine companion against ticks and tick-borne illnesses using holistic methods. Plus, Rita will continually update this course and notify you when this happens.
Identify ticks by species, lifecycle stage, and geographic risk — and know exactly which pathogens each one carries.
Know how to safely remove a tick and support your dog's body immediately after a bite.
Create a tick-resistant yard and walking routine using natural, seasonal strategies.
Understand the difference between tick exposure and active disease — and how to navigate testing from SNAP to multiplex panels.
Recognize the full range of tick-borne coinfections / Lyme, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and their symptoms.
Spot subtle tick-related symptoms early with a nose-to-tail assessment and tick journal system.
Build a complete natural toolkit: essential oils, herbal sprays, internal powders, natural collars, and tick-safe shampoos.
Understand the real risks of conventional tick medications and how to protect your dog's organ health if you use them.
Read commercial product labels critically, understanding ingredient laws, GRAS status, and hidden inert ingredients.
Support your dog's immune system from the inside out using diet, gut health, medicinal mushrooms, homeopathy, and biofilm-busting strategies.
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