They all deserve to feel like your favorite. Many of us have multiple pets. We love each one of them. And for the most part, I think most people treat them all fairly. It’s important to remember animals are very aware of inequities. Animals feel when they are favored less, loved less, or just looked
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Here’s a tip for anyone that is or has recently adopted a new animal (or purchased!) Every animal in a new home should be treated like they know nothing at all. What you’ve been told about them, doesn’t matter. Their history doesn’t matter. What you think they know or dont, doesn’t matter. If you treat
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I always talk about being patient with your pets. About providing them with what they need so they are fulfilled and balanced, which is turn creates the best behavior. Animals WANT to be good. They naturally ARE good and DO good. When they do “misbehave”, they are just communicating. They also are allowed to make
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An animal communicator is a resource for taking better care of your pet. Just like pets have a veterinarian for physical health, an animal communicator helps animals maintain mental and emotional health as well as addressing overall wellbeing. In addition: Pets have trainers. Pets have “personal trainers” for exercise and fitness (example: dog walker). Pets
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The most misunderstood form of animal communication is what humans labels as “AGGRESSION”. It’s not aggression, its communication. It means: * I’m uncomfortable with this * I’m in pain * I don’t feel safe * I’m scared * That hurts * I want to be left alone right now * I’m confused And most importantly…..
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When you think about how much your animals give you every single day, it should be easy to give them your undivided attention for at least 30 minutes each day. Its the bare minimum they deserve. BARE minimum. It can be a walk. A play session. A grooming. Undivided. No phone. No distractions. Just your
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The world we live in expects way too much of domestic animals. We ask them to be something other than what they are because our world is human centered. We do this by asking them NOT to engage in behaviors that ARE who they are (dogs, cats, horses, etc…). Why? Because those behaviors don’t line
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Your pets mental health must always come first when making decisions. It’s easy to forget that animals can suffer from emotional abuse (often unintentional) not just physical abuse. We can all say “bad people” physically abuse animals, but often animals are emotionally stressed with loving guardians! Just out of a lack of understanding. It’s easy
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Accommodate your pets If you move, take them. You would take your child. If your pet develops a behavioral issue, show them love, patience and understanding. Change what is happening. Don’t blame them or give up on them. Their behavior is their communication. They are trying to tell you something is wrong. If you have
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I talk a lot about the importance of enrichment. It keeps pets happier, balanced, and prevents behavioral issues from boredom. But the other very important benefit that enough enrichment provides is prevention of premature cognitive decline. Enrichment also reduces stress. Stress in animals creates premature aging just like it does in humans. Stress in animals
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