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Animal Communication Articles
If You Could Hear Your Animal Speak to You, What Would the Message Be?
It’s mind-boggling to think about, I know. But just for a moment, imagine how your life would change if you could communicate with your dog, cat or horse. What if you could leap across all boundaries and discover your sense of connection with your animal friends…and the whole circle of life? I must confess I love seeing people just like you re-remember a long forgotten language - talking and listening telepathically from the mind and heart. Nothing gives me more satisfaction. What really excites me is that I know it’s possible for you to do the same.
5 Simple Steps to Developing Your Intuitive Abilities by Learning to Listen to Your Gut
Seekers of Truth sort through a lot of information, experience, and beliefs in order to discover what is Absolutely True. You are guided to discover Truths throughout your life similar to being on a lifelong treasure hunt. The answers are not always easy, nor do they conform to what you thought you knew, what you were expecting, nor do they conform to what you’ve been taught. It is definitely worth the investment of time and resources to learn to develop your intuition. It will help you make the best decisions for yourself, to access higher knowledge and extrasensory information, and can even help save your life.
What Animals Can Teach Us About the Joys of Animal Communication
Learning to communicate telepathically and share life experiences with other Beings is a priceless gift. Communicating intimately with other species enriches our own lives through the sharing of our experiences with one another. Many companion animals choose to spend their lives attempting to break through our barriers, help us heal and become reconnected with all of Life and our Divine Nature. If you’re really serious about re-discovering your telepathic ability so you can share life’s experiences with your animal, you don’t need to wait. Do this one thing for yourself and your forever animal friend, and watch how it changes your life and every relationship you have.
Healing Through Connecting with All Life - An Animal Communication Lesson from a Cat
Cats are natural healers, but did you know they can commune not just with humans, but with nature as a whole? Learn how one remarkable cat taught through example.
Pet Psychic Finds Burmese Mountain Dog Sharing Philosophies of Life
Did you know that animals have philosophies of life that are as profound as any master teachings? I once spoke with a Burmese mountain dog and what he told me about living a good life was as insightful and beautiful as any I've ever heard. He shares his insights with us.
Do Animal Communicators Work - Discover Why the Answer is an Emphatic Yes!
What if you don't know how to spot a bad habit that comes from a reaction to emotional trauma, or whether they are experiencing physical pain, illness or discomfort? Animal Communicators are gifted in answering these and other questions. Find out how animal communication works.
Communication Behavior in Animals - Recognizing that Special Connection
Humans have traditionally help themselves as being separate and more intelligent than animals. However studies are showing animals are more intelligent than we thought! Find out just how intelligent they really are!
What We Can Learn from Animal Dreams
It's truly amazing how an animal's dreams can affect their waking life! If you are having behavior problems, you may find this dog's story answering your own questions!
5 Critical Key Points a Pet Psychic Can Tell You About Your Pet
Animal communicators (pet psychics) can answer your critical questions about your animals. Pet Psychics are trained to get to the root cause of an issue very quickly. These 5 points (questions) will ensure you get to the root cause of an issue exceedingly fast!
Can You Hear Your Animals?
I promise you, what your animal does makes perfect sense to them! Our job is to listen to them so we can learn about their experiences and discomforts and then take appropriate action. People and their animals just don't always communicate very well. Find out how one couple was able to resolve the communication gap between themselves and their animals, and between the animals and each other.
Talking with Animals Helps
I first met Slim and Cory a few years ago. At the time, Slim had just been moved to the San Antonio area, and was very unhappy. She had a mysterious lameness that no one could figure out or help. Through my working with her, her lameness issues improved dramatically and she went on to compete and play again. Read Slim's story here...
Who are Animals Really?
Recent studies have shown that animals are much more intelligent than previously thought, and in fact, may surpass human intelligence in some ways. Researchers have observed multiple levels, methods and types of communication that were heretofore unknown and unsuspected. Communicating with your animal friends may significantly improve your relationships as well as your understanding of the inner workings of your animal friends.
Who Are You Living With?
"In our experience, NOT all communicators are created equally. And, opening up a channel to our wonderful animal companions can be quite entertaining and fun as well as informative." Animal communicators are able to help owners discover facets about their animal friends that couldn't be uncovered otherwise.
Val Heart is a Diamond Award Winning Expert Author with EzineArticles
Horse Articles
What is THE #1 Secret to Successful Horse Training? It's Animal Communication!
If you want a happy healthy sport horse who is always delighted to see you, work with you, and follows your lead, then learn this before doing anything else to solve behavior or training problems. It is your responsibility to learn how to communicate effectively so your horse understands what is being asked of them, and so they can perform with a willing and happy heart. Instead of fighting with a nightmare, you can begin to enjoy the horse of your dreams.
Horse biting may mean they have a physical or behavior issue that needs to be addressed. If you find that your horse's biting stems from a behavior issue, then there are positive ways to eliminate this bad habit which will strengthen your relationship with your horse.
Re-Training an ex-Race Horse to Win: How to enjoy a long happy, healthy life with your Sport Horse
How can you re-train an ex-race horse for the best possible long term results in another sport, like endurance riding? If you’ve tried a number of things but aren’t having a lot of success, read to find out what it takes to create a successful life partnership with your equine friend. As an animal communicator I am often asked for help with the challenges of taking an ex-race horse off the track and preparing them to be successful in other equine sports. There are a lot of things to consider, but these 3 tips will teach you what course of action to take in retraining your horse for success.
Go for Gold: Talking with your show horse helps improve competition scores!
Do you partner with a horse for competitions that doesn't perform well, and you can't understand why? Your horse may be performing well in practice, but when it comes to show time, the scores are consistently low. If this describes you and your horse, then I invite you to read about how one trainer and horse completely turned it around in one day and went on to win the competition! Read this horses story!
I Want to Buy a Horse!
Some things to look for when looking to purchase a horse; are they the "right" horse for you, can the horse teach you what you need to know, are they capable of doing what you want them to do. Find out what you should be looking for when you are serious about investing in a horse.
Dog Articles
4 Things Your Dog Can Teach You About Leadership
Dogs and humans alike need to know who the leader of the pack is. Learn the important signals that let you know when a dog is confused about who is leader. If you are a leader in your home, work or community, then you will love the lessons that dogs can share with you on leadership.
Pet Psychic Finds Burmese Mountain Dog Sharing Philosophies of Life
Did you know that animals have philosophies of life that are as profound as any master teachings? I once spoke with a Burmese mountain dog and what he told me about living a good life was as insightful and beautiful as any I've ever heard. He shares his insights with us.
Having Trouble Brushing Your Dog's or Cat's Teeth? 8 Tips to Make the Job Easier
Is the struggle to brush your dog or cat’s teeth and gums making you both crazy? Know you need to do it but can’t figure out how to start… and your pet isn’t cooperating? You’re not alone. Most caring responsible dog and cat parents know they need to take better care of their pet’s teeth by brushing them consistently. With just a few simple tricks you can be on your way to performing this necessary task with less effort, struggle or stress!
4 Tips on How to Discipline a Dog - You Get the Behavior that You Reward!
Bringing a dog successfully into your household and lifestyle consists of a lot more than just buying dog food, letting them run in the backyard, giving them an occasional bath and a place to sleep. It requires patience and an understanding of appropriate ways to discipline your dog, which provide boundaries, rules and stability, making them into model K9 citizens. The hidden benefit of becoming a better dog trainer also makes you a better human being. The concepts you learn can be applied to all other relationships as well, because the insights, clarity and ability to communicate what you truly want are priceless skills and will serve you well.
A staggering percent of dogs end up in shelters and face possible euthanasia because their owners didn’t consider some important points before making the most important decision in their dog’s life. Finding the right puppy or new dog that would fit smoothly and happily into your home can take a bit of research and care. And, by answering a few basic questions before bringing your new dog home you can be more assured that you and your new puppy or dog will have a greater chance of being happy with each other.
Itching Dog Skin Driving You Nuts? Top 12 Causes and What You Can Do To Ease the Misery
As a professional animal communicator and master healer, I am often asked to work with dogs with skin condition problems. This can be a complicated tangled knot to unravel, fraught with a complexity of contributing causes. Read to learn what you need to know to help restore your dog’s skin and beautiful coat, their health, and your peace of mind.
What To Do When Fido Takes the Lead When Out for a Walk
As an animal communicator I get asked this same question often – what is really going on when my dog is pulling ME along during a walk. If this sounds like your own situation my primary concern is that you have allowed your dog to treat you disrespectfully in so many ways. These are all classic signs of a dog seriously out of control without a calm, assertive, confident leader. Read more...
How to Stop Aggressive Dog Behavior
Aggression in dogs is a dangerous tendency that can be managed and retrained. If you have a dog that is aggressive toward other people coming from their instinctual need to protect you, then I have a technique that you may find very useful. Read the article to find out a training technique that has worked for many people!
To Bark or Not to Bark? Debarking a Dog - Is Surgery the Right Remedy?
Debarking is a painful, confusing temporary solution to a much deeper human management, miscommunication and training problem. When the urge to bark is suppressed and not dealt with properly, then even after undergoing the surgery, the bad behavior only redirects and then surfaces in other inappropriate activities. Read one dog's story!
Adopting a Shelter Dog: 6 Ways to Create Faster Bonding
There are many ways animal communication can aid you when you bring a rescued animal into your home, whether you are only fostering them or offering a forever home. Learn from Rocky’s story, and discover the 6 ways talking to your dog can help smooth the transition and accelerate the bonding process.
Does Your Dog Need Knee Surgery?
Before making that decision it is best to check in with your much loved dog friend. There are many critical questions to ask before putting your dog through what can be a very rough ordeal. Find out what you should be talking with your dog about before making this type of decision on his/her behalf.
6 Signs of Depression in Your Dog
Many times when animals are exhibiting signs of depression or other psychological issues it is misdiagnosed as a psychical problem. If you take the time to educate yourself on some of the easier to recognize signs of psychological issues then you will save yourself and your animal friend much aggravation, stress and money paid out in vet bills.
Understanding these three basic rules of dog psychology can help you overcome many of your dog's behavior issues. Knowing which actions you are taking, or not taking, that is causing or contributing to their behavior problems can go a long way in helping you and your dogs have a better relationship. What you do to show your love for your dog(s) may not be viewed as love to them at all.
Are There Dog and Other Animal Ghosts?
Dogs and other animals are like humans, in that they may have something left undone here or don't want to leave their humans for reasons they deem important. Read a real life example of this...
Cat Articles
It's not only fascinating HOW cats purr, but also what happens when they do. Learn why a cat purrs, how they do that, and the amazing results YOU can get from the gift of their purr.
Healing Through Connecting with All Life - An Animal Communication Lesson from a Cat
Cats are natural healers, but did you know they can commune not just with humans, but with nature as a whole? Learn how one remarkable cat taught through example.
Having Trouble Brushing Your Dog's or Cat's Teeth? 8 Tips to Make the Job Easier
Is the struggle to brush your dog or cat’s teeth and gums making you both crazy? Know you need to do it but can’t figure out how to start… and your pet isn’t cooperating? You’re not alone. Most caring responsible dog and cat parents know they need to take better care of their pet’s teeth by brushing them consistently. With just a few simple tricks you can be on your way to performing this necessary task with less effort, struggle or stress!
General Animal Articles
3 Stress Clues and 5 Stress Busting Tips to Help Your Animals Breeze Through the Holidays
Holidays and vacations are typically stressful times and can seriously stress out your animals. But, they don’t have to be if you know what to do to minimize the stress. Learn the signs of animal stress and the simple steps to lessen or eliminate the stress and the resulting fear, illness or bad behaviors.
The 7 Stages of Grief After You've Lost a Beloved Animal Friend
During your dog’s golden years, they’re looking to you not only for the companionship they’ve grown acxustomed to, but also for all of the things that will keep them healthy, happy and as free from pain as possible, for as long as possible. Here are some tips on how to make small changes for senior dog care that can significantly increase the quality of life for your dog.
Insider’s Look Through The 8TH Chakra: Healing for Animals And Their Humans
Our bodies store cellular memories of events, traumas and injuries that we’ve experienced, sometimes at a deep sub-conscious level. Some memories are from our current life, yet some aren’t. One explanation is that they come from past lives. Animals often tell me about incidents that happened to them in another time and place. Many times they remember their people from ‘before’. In order to resolve a current behavior or health issue, we have to find the trigger for it. And that trigger may have happened a long time ago…
Are Animals Afraid of the Afterlife and Death?
Ever wonder what animals think about death? Or, if they know anything about the afterlife - if it exists? How it works?
Are Animals Carrying Your Illness and Stress?
Vets confirm that there is a correlation between stressed animal owners and their sick animals. Find out how one person's back problems contributed to her dog's paralysis!
What We Can Learn from Animal Dreams
It's truly amazing how an animal's dreams can affect their waking life! If you are having behavior problems, you may find this dog's story answering your own questions!
How Your Animals Reflect You
Did you know that animals mirror you in mind, body and spirit? They reflect us. Animals are spiritual teachers, and are at times barometers of our souls. So, when we have a problem, they are talking to us. The question is: Are we listening!?
Do Animals Have a Life Purpose?
Much like us humans, animals do have a life purpose. However, if they have been frightened or traumatized then they may have forgotten what it was. Through communicating with the animal it is possible to reconnect them to their own special gifts, talents and purpose. One such amazing dog did just that, find out how.
Do You Know Your Animal's True Name?
Have you ever felt that the name you are calling your animal friend is somehow not right, or doesn't fit them, or noticed that they didn't respond to it? Maybe you've got the wrong name. Journey with me as I tell the tale of two of my animal friends who definately felt they had the wrong name.
Are You Missing the 8 Signs of Illness in Your Animals?
Many signs of illness are nonspecific and can be associated with many different diseases. You probably already know the cost of dealing with a symptom of a real problem or treating misdiagnosed illness. Read further to learn the top 8 ways to identify illness in your animal friends.
Cancer & Our Animal Friends - Percy's Story
Animals are supposed to live long lives and in times past, they normally did. Today, our animals are living shorter lives than ever before and alarming numbers of them are suffering from cancer, autoimmune problems, and other degenerative diseases. It is hard enough to deal with cancer in our own bodies or with our loved human family and friends, but it can be especially difficult to watch our loved animal companions suffer from it too. There are amazing and helpful ways to help you and your animal friend move through these life-altering illnesses.
Pets Behaving Badly...
Dr. Joey desperately wanted his animal friends to be behave and didn't understand why they weren't. He also worried that they weren't happy. And, because of the tragic loss of two of his dog companions, he was very concerned about their health. Dr. Joey was able to work through the behavioral problems with his animal friends with help and guidance from Val. Read further to discover the unique approach they took to accomplish their amazing results.
When It's Time to Let Go
The holidays, and special day events like birthdays, are known to be key markers for humans in their lives. Many times folks who know they are dying will hang on until that special day, then let go and move on. Our animals do this as well. Sometimes it's just a good day to die, as the Indians would say. Some people as well as animals struggle with this process and good communication between the owner and their animal friend can ease the process greatly.
Learning How to Live a Good Life
In my practice as an Animal Communicator/Behaviorist and Certified BodyTalk Practitioner, I often find myself assisting both humans and their beloved companion animals in facing death with courage and dignity, honor and respect. Other Beings in our lives sometimes serve us by reflecting back to us the lessons we are here to learn. How to graceful go through the process...
Are There Dog and Other Animal Ghosts?
Dogs and other animals are like humans, in that they may have something left undone here or don't want to leave their humans for reasons they deem important. Read a real life example of this...
7 Gifts from Our Animal's Hearts to Ours
Did you know that you can indeed live longer by surrounding yourself with animals? Find out how animals enrich our lives in these 7 ways. It may surprise you...
Euthanasia: Making the Right Choice, Josh's Story
Josh's story is a fine example of a dog's journey through the transition process. Do yourself and your animal a favor by reading his story before making that final decision.
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