Animals AMAZE me because they are so smart. Think about how much they are asked to adapt to a human world. And they do.  But let me tell you a few things they dont understand, and never will.  * Jokes. Playing jokes on pets causes distrust and confusion. This applies to every pet in every

Let’s talk about “Yes” And “ No”. We can teach our animals these words just like we teach “sit”, “stay”, Etc. Most humans use “No” very assertively, loudly, aggressively, with a deep (mean) voice, etc… This is unnecessary and just scares your pet. Your pet doesn’t learn what the word “No” means, they just know

When animals are reactive (dogs, cats, horses, goats), correction is not going to yield the fastest results. Exposure is not going to lead the fastest results. What do these animals need? They are reacting out of emotion. When you are emotional and someone tells you to “calm down”, does that work? Nope. If someone were

What does stress in animals look like? * Bad Behavior What causes stress? * Physical Illness (Animal or You) * Changes in environment, routine, home, etc.. * Over crowding * Lack of basic needs * Lack of desired affection * Transportation (for some) * Forced interactions (with animals or humans) * isolation * Inconsistent cues

If your animal’s behavior suddenly changes, take a moment to look at what’s happening in your environment — not just theirs. Animals are incredibly sensitive to emotional and energetic shifts. They often respond to things like stress, routine changes, or unspoken tension before we even consciously recognize it ourselves. What can look like anxiety, restlessness,

ne of the best things you can do as a guardian is accept that your pet will have good days and bad days. They will have days when they make mistakes. They will have days when they are tired. They will have days when they are a bit cranky or sad for reasons you may