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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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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 Animals'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Understanding the 3 Cardinal Rules of Dog Psychology to Know When Loving Your Dog Too Much Can Be Harmful

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...

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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