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The WoofTrax Walk for a Dog app is Perfect for Helping Pets, With or Without a Dog Did you know that you can help out the pets in your community, even if you don’t have any pets yourself? Sure, if you’re a dog owner or professional dog walker, chances are you already have the popular Walk for a Dog app from WoofTrax. But…no dog? No problem. Whether you’re an animal lover, an avid hiker, or you walk to work, you could be part of something amazing… …you could help the furry companions in your community! With this unique, free app, you could be racking up the miles and racking up donations for one of the hundreds of shelters across the country. You already knew that walking is one of the best kinds of exercise you can get… …make something good even better! via GIPHY Why Walking Your Dog Rocks There […]
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Just a typical day at the office for me solving pet problems… Q: “Why does Buddy without Prozac get a crazy look in his eyes and want to tear someone’s face off?” Me: *nods* “When we communicate with Buddy, he can tell us why he does that. That’s the first step in solving every behavior problem.” Them: “Oh, really? That’s great!” ********* Different Q: “Why does he act afraid when we have had him since he was 4 weeks old and he has never been abused?” Me: “When we communicate with him, he can tell us why he does that. We’ll find out what he’s responding to that you can’t see (and don’t understand yet), and why his behavior makes perfect sense to him.” Them: “Oh, I guess that’s true. I’d love to know what he’s thinking.” ********* Yet another Q: “My cat is a good boy. The only thing […]
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Tips for Bonding with Your Dog Guest post courtesy of Sam Ellison. 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 LLC. Whether you’ve grown up around dogs or you’re a first-time dog owner, there are countless lessons to learn about how to best train your dog to encourage bonding with your dog as well as obedience and loyalty. Owning a dog can be an incredibly rewarding experience and it’s worth making sure you’re doing everything the right way. There are lots of things you can do to bolster this bond between you and your faithful hound, so consider these tips we’ve put together to build up a better understanding between you and your dog. via GIPHY Teaching Tricks This is a perfect way to keep your dog both entertained and […]
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What is Bad Karma, and how can the “Unseen” cause so many problems? Jessica, a business owner from Sacramento, California said: “For the past 10 years I have been dealing with anxiety that at times has been debilitating. I feel like I am not able to live my life. I always have this feeling of uncertainty, worry, feeling alone, depression, like there’s a boulder on my chest. It makes me angry, sad, and depressed, which only exacerbates the issue. I have tried everything I can find to help (doctors, therapists, pharmaceuticals), I even removed certain foods from my diet, but nothing is working. And if it did help, it didn’t last for long before I am right back where I started, or worse. I’m not the type of person who wants to take a pill for the rest of my life to mask or put a band aid on what […]
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Positive vs Negative Emotions – ALL Emotions Are Important! People who are learning to communicate with animals will sometimes start to worry that if they share their strong “negative” emotions, it will hurt the animal. So, let’s think about that a sec… There is a way to hurt them that way, which I’ll get to in a minute. But for the most part, the bottom line is that you can share what you’re feeling without fear of hurting them as long as your intention is pure and clear. And besides, they already know how you’re feeling. In fact, sometimes they know what you’re feeling BEFORE you are consciously aware of it yourself! No sense in trying to hide or pretend otherwise. via GIPHY Let’s unpack this further. First, it’s important to express emotions in general – stuffing them down is actually harmful… to YOU, and your animals, too, because it […]
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