The Human-Animal Connection - Pet Life Radio Original

Animals have a natural sense of moving toward what is good, safe, and desired -- and away from what is bad, unsafe or negative. Unless they have been traumatized – then this alert system gets out of whack! Then this Towards & Away natural guidance system begins to give false messages and interferes with their ability to trust. When we help them to slowly heal their natural guidance system, they can trust safe people and places and this greatly reduces stress and anxiety, because they can trust their own instincts again. Learn how we can help them restore their natural sense of goodness and safety.

EPISODE NOTES: The Natural Impulses of Towards & Away

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The sense of connection and belonging is essential to feeling that you “fit” in your life. But both people and animals can get separated from this sense of belonging. We are social animals, but everyone has different needs for HOW much social connection they need. If we understand this about the animals who share our lives, the differences in temperament – between introverted and extroverted animals and how to best protect their needs – they will be a lot less stressed. Find out why dogs really are “social geniuses” when it comes to reading human emotions.

EPISODE NOTES: Connectivity and Belonging

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Trust is the foundation for healthy connections – with people or animals. But life presents many opportunities to lose our sense of trust. I am a certified Trust Technique Practitioner and, in this episode, we explain why trust is so important to help humans and animals move forward with their lives – and to thrive. I will tell a story about a little mouse in the shelter who taught me so much about the circle of trust, and how people and animals can share this exquisite feeling for the benefit of all.

EPISODE NOTES: Trust: The Foundation of Healing

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All beings have a right to feel safe. But not all of us do – humans -- or animals in a human world. When we are doing healing work with animals, the first step in The Human-Animal Connection method is to evaluate the sense of safety that an animal feels. If their “Safety Tank” is low, our first task is to help them raise their sense of safety. In this episode we explain our method, that works with both animals and people and helps us all regain a calm sense of “You’re okay!” This is essential if you are working with shelter animals or your own animals who have experienced trauma or adversity. And we also explain our HAC method of Animal Soul Retrieval for animals who have lost their joy for living.

EPISODE NOTES: Rebuilding a Sense of Safety

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Dogs, just like people, can have traumatic experiences. The good news is that trauma can be healed in both animals and people. We talk about how to help shelter animals and other dogs who have experienced tremendous adversity. In The Human-Animal Connection we have methods to help them re-train their nervous systems so that the trauma triggers are not controlling their lives. In some cases, this involves “re-puppying” to help restore a fundamental sense of safety that allows the dog to let go of the burden of carrying the trauma and reengage with life. We tell many stories of dogs who have recovered from tremendous adversity. We work at the animal’s pace and help them to get their senses “back in order.” We show how the sense of choice can help heal the debilitating sense of helplessness.

EPISODE NOTES: Healing from Trauma: For People and Animals

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Animals can help us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Different dogs have different talents and even a specific purpose in life. It is important to recognize an individual dog’s innate talents, opinions, and the ways in which they desire to serve. In this episode we explain the difference between service dogs, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs. We explain the types of work these dogs do and how you can support your dog as they support others. Our high school program, Canines Teach Compassion is powerful and lowers stress by 62% from one-hour of interaction. Dogs can be trained to detect covid, and many other illnesses including cancer. We tell several stories of how dogs can be our true partners in healing.

EPISODE NOTES: Animals: Our Partners in Healing

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Words have power. And silence has power. There is a saying that “in silence all answers can be heard.” Entering the Language of Silence is what allows you to communicate clearly with animals. I have learned how to listen by entering the Language of Silence. In this way we can communicate in a way that is profound and beyond words. In the realm of silence, we can hear our deepest truths, and the truth of the beings who share our lives. Would you like to communicate with your animals? What is it you most want to hear?

EPISODE NOTES: Entering the Language of Silence

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In part two of Opening the Door to Animal Communication we explore how better communication leads to better connections in both the human and the animal world. It is an art to simply observe, neutrally, to be open to hear and feel what the animal is really feeling without projecting or interpreting based on our own perspectives. Animals are very honest communicators, which is refreshing. But I tell the story of how a horse “fooled” me – by telling his version of the story, which was not how his owners saw things! I also tell a story about how a group of captive dolphins outsmarted the researchers. And I also tell the story about Beautiful Jim Key, the horse that learned the alphabet. Once we begin communicating with animals, we can never underestimate their intelligence again.

EPISODE NOTES: Part Two: Opening the Door to Animal Communication

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In part one of this episode, we explore the Seven Steps to Opening the Door to Animal Communication. Begin by letting go of self-doubt that you can communicate with animals. How to begin to trust that YOU can communicate with animals. This is a natural process that many cultures accept, and many young children feel they can communicate until someone convinces them it is not real. Listening is not just an auditory process, it is peaceful receiving, it is very different from thinking. Learning to communicate with animals takes practice to refine your ability to hear clearly, and to be able to send messages. Animals have an emotional fluidity that is very tender and fun to engage with. The joy of being with animals increases significantly when you open the door to animal communication.

EPISODE NOTES: Part One: Opening the Door to Animal Communication – Animals Are Always Communicating

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‘I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is definitely superior’. That comment from Hippolyte Taine reflects the fact that animals have a wisdom that we humans would be wise to honor. From animals who can sense impending natural disasters like earthquakes and storms to animals’ innate sense of who they can trust, by paying attention to what they perceive, our lives are greatly enriched. I have heard so many stories of animals who alerted their person to illness or responded to their emotional needs. When we recognize that animals have a unique wisdom and pay attention to their signals, our lives are greatly improved. Simply recognizing that animals have a special wisdom helps us behave in more loving ways toward them.

EPISODE NOTES: Honoring Animal Wisdom – Makes Us More Loving People

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