Heart Wisdom Animal Talk Blog
Dedicated to improved health, behavior and wellness for pets and the people who love them.
Dog aggression is a terrible thing. It’s difficult to know what the real issues are and where they are coming from when a dog behaves aggressively, and trying to control them so they don’t hurt anyone – including you – is dangerous, too. I once worked with a fellow dog lover, trainer, and performer, Kim, whose amazing dog Jody had recently become terribly aggressive. Kim was horrified! She was at the point where she thought she might have to find a new home for Jody… or put her down. Dog aggression is a deal breaker in a show dog and ruins many a good career. And because Kim is a dog trainer, she was afraid that her clients would think she wasn’t good enough to hire her, either. She felt heartbroken as she and her kids loved Jody very much. Jody had always been sweet, loving, and kind, and she […]
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What is an animal whisperer? I define the term as someone who can hear, feel and see animal’s thoughts. Can anyone who loves animals become an animal whisperer? Yes! How do I know? I know because animals have been whispering their innermost secrets, thoughts and feelings to me all my life. And because I teach animal lovers all over the world how to whisper! What I Learned in the Process of Listening to Animals Through the eyes of a cat Letting my heart soar in flight Learning family lessons Man’s (girl’s!) best friend Soulmate with hooves Through the eyes of a cat When I was four years old, an only child living in a wooded, hilly, rural area overlooking Lake Travis outside Austin, Texas, my orange cat Josie taught me how to respect and understand the world using feline sensibilities. She was a feral cat who adopted me one bright […]
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Guest post courtesy of Ken Myers. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. This article “Tips for Teaching Kids How to Care for Pets” was previously published August 22, 2013, and was updated on August 16, 2022. Teaching Kids How to Care for Pets If you are going to be working as a nanny in a home with pets, it’s important that you are able to instruct the children on how to interact with pets properly. Playful behaviors that often seem natural or harmless to children can sometimes end up injuring the pet, or worse, the child. As such, it is advisable to have some basic guidelines and wisdom that you can use to ensure that the children who are in your care behave smartly around animals. Here are […]
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Have you heard of BodyTalk for animals? If you had an extraordinary healing technique, like a magic wand for health, what would you do with it? I’ve been telling you about one of my favorite healing techniques, the ever fascinating and oh so powerful healing therapy for people and pets called The BodyTalk System. It is amazing! The results we get from it are, in the words of my clients: “Incredible! My dog slept the rest of the day – you wiped him out! AND, when he woke up? It’s like he’s a different dog! He’s happy, calm, peaceful and is moving well now.” “OMG, I can hardly believe it! I feel fantastic, my pain is completely gone!” “Wow! My old cat is running around and playing again! He hasn’t moved like that in years!” I decided to interview Loesje Jacobs. She is a BodyTalk for Animals instructor and is world-renowned for her work with animals. Our entertaining, inspiring […]
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Guest post courtesy of Melissa Hathaway. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc. Pet insurance and pre-existing conditions Over the last decade pet insurance has become more popular with pet owners. This is in part due to greater awareness of our pets and their medical conditions. All pet owners and pet lovers want the very best for their animals and as veterinary science has improved, so have the chances of pets to survive and overcome their conditions. As a direct result of this, the cost of treating pets has gone up as well. With the economy struggling, pet owners need to weigh up whether to insure their pets or not. There is, however, another consideration to make. Does your pet have a pre-existing condition? If it does, the chances […]
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