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Communicating with Animals: Why Am I Afraid to Know What My Pet is Thinking and Feeling

Students have differing reactions and stuck spots when first communicating with animals My student/client said, “I’m so afraid to know what my pet is thinking and feeling… I realized that all I do is talk over her, but I don’t really listen to her. I override her thoughts and feelings with my own projections of […]

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Communicating with Animals: Why Am I Afraid to Know What My Pet is Thinking and Feeling

Students have differing reactions and stuck spots when first communicating with animals My student/client said, “I’m so afraid to know what my pet is thinking and feeling… I realized that all I do is talk over her, but I don’t really listen to her. I override her thoughts and feelings with my own projections of […]

Knowing The WHY Behind Dog Aggression is the KEY to Solving the Problem

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, […]

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Knowing The WHY Behind Dog Aggression is the KEY to Solving the Problem

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, […]

5 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Care for Pets

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 […]

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5 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Care for Pets

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 […]

Pre-Existing Conditions Count for Pet Insurance Too

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 […]

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Pre-Existing Conditions Count for Pet Insurance Too

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 […]

9 of the Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

What are the best dog breeds for apartment life? If you think that living in an apartment distances one from the love and companionship of a dog, then you need to open your eyes to other possibilities. It’s true that there is a certain way of life which needs to be followed in an apartment, […]

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9 of the Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

What are the best dog breeds for apartment life? If you think that living in an apartment distances one from the love and companionship of a dog, then you need to open your eyes to other possibilities. It’s true that there is a certain way of life which needs to be followed in an apartment, […]

All the Best Gear for Hours of Backyard Fun With Your Dog

This article was previously published September 12, 2014 and was updated on August 8, 2022. All the Best Gear for Hours of Backyard Fun With Your Dog What’s the best part of having a canine companion? Of course it’s having fun with your dog!  Your pup is a savvy self-entertainer and an innovative mastermind. He […]

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All the Best Gear for Hours of Backyard Fun With Your Dog

This article was previously published September 12, 2014 and was updated on August 8, 2022. All the Best Gear for Hours of Backyard Fun With Your Dog What’s the best part of having a canine companion? Of course it’s having fun with your dog!  Your pup is a savvy self-entertainer and an innovative mastermind. He […]