Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your pet’s furry, little noggin? What are they thinking? Do they like you? And most importantly, are they happy?
You’re not alone. Many pet parents want reassurance to know they aren’t failing Fido ~ directly from Fido himself.
But regardless of popular opinion, successful Animal Communication first begins with us. I immediately think of Robin Williams in the movie “Night At The Museum” when he asks Ben Stiller, “Who’s evolved, who’s evolved?” … After Ben’s character argues with a Capuchin Monkey.
Like all good relationships, communication is a two way street. So, you first need to ask yourself if your energy and lifestyle are conducive to making a dog feel like they can share their innermost thoughts and feelings with you. Dogs have to be comfortable in their environment and with their people in order to trust being heard. Animal Communication has a lot to do with matching energy, so if your energy is amped or you’re distracted, and your dog is chill, messages just won’t flow.
Many people who first start communicating with their pet become discouraged because they think they are making up the information they’re receiving. The number one thing that shuts down hearing your dog is you. Not trusting your own intuition is why animal communication stops.
Validating information can be tough when you don’t trust the messages. So, as an experienced Animal Communicator, I have formulated some ways to get out of your head and into your heart while figuring out your own style of communicating with your pet.
The goal is to create a “phone line” between you and your dog. Step by step intuitive techniques will feel more real as you continue to work with them. This list is a great jumping off point and will help you to expand your individual Animal Communication style.
- Allow your dog to be a free thinker.
Let your dog take their time to answer your question. They have a lot of other thoughts and sometimes can’t process everything all at once. Remember to pause, and allow some time for your dog to respond.
- Use common sense when you ask your dog a question.
If they are about to “do their business,” refrain from engaging them in conversation. Learning to “read the room” when communicating with your dog will save you a lot of frustration in the end.
- Be respectful.
Use loving phrases and encouraging praises to let your dog know you care about them. In return, you’ll build trust which will allow them to share thoughts and feelings they wouldn’t otherwise feel comfortable doing.
- Don’t compete for attention when they are being fed.
Just as with potty time, your dog has a one track mind when it comes to their routines. This also applies to people who visit and make the energy in your home more heightened. Wait until the energy is calm to see what’s on your dog’s mind.
- Develop your own meditative practice.
By doing this, you will see how a calm mind will create the kind of energy field intuitive communication can surf on. Our dogs are always affected by our energy first and foremost. This is why older people have great relationships with their animals. It’s because their energy is typically more quiet, and they devote more time to tuning into their dog’s energy.
- Vet check your dog’s health.
If your dog is experiencing nervous behavior, is suddenly lethargic, or looks like they are sick, get them to a Veterinarian. Animal Communication is a tool to check in on your dog’s thoughts and is not meant to replace traditional animal care. You can have both, just don’t forgo one for the other.
- Get familiar with your dog’s breed.
I can’t say this enough ~ check the characteristics of your dog’s particular breed. It will save you a lot of frustration in the long run. Information from reputable sources like the AKC, is incredibly specific and will tell you a lot about the tendencies and behavior associated with a particular breed. The difference between a Bloodhound’s concentration level versus a Shih Tzu is major, and it’s unwise to assume all dogs respond the same way when their human is trying to talk to them. This will help you to understand your dog on many levels so that when you are ready to communicate with them, you’ll be able to consider all of the variables that make up their personality.
- Set Boundaries.
Animal Communication is built on a mutual comfortable level. A dog needs to first trust you before they’ll want to talk to you. Setting boundaries means that your dog may want to talk to you one day but not the next. And that’s okay. Just as with people, based on whatever happens in our day we may simply need some alone time. Setting boundaries honors not only when we talk with our dog, but allows the space for honest communication to occur.
- Don’t have expectations about what you want to hear.
The rule of thumb in Animal Communication is to not put expectations on the outcome of a message. I have seen this numerous times in Animal Communication classes I’ve taught. People want their animals to tell them certain things, and when they don’t, they get offended. This boils down to our ego having a temper tantrum. Animal Communication isn’t about what we want, it’s about listening to what our dog says. Ego and intuition do not play well together. Once you reconcile the fact that you are not in control of your dog’s thoughts, you’ll have a much more enjoyable time communicating with them.
- Take your time and enjoy the process.
Being in the moment is actually the best advice for successfully communicating with your dog. Get on their level, see things from their perspective, and realize you are receiving everything you are supposed to in the messages you get. Our animals are meant to assist us on our journey, but along the way, they too, have things to say. Honor this process, and be glad you have the opportunity to be your dog’s pet partner in your life journey together.
Jill Militzer is a Reiki Master Teacher, Animal Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive, former Veterinary Assistant, and Pet Portrait Artist. Her love of animals has been lifelong, and she has offered Animal Communication Sessions and Classes for over ten years. Jill is also the Host of the Hello Inner You Podcast streaming on a variety of platforms. If you would like to learn more about Jill and how you can take her Animal Communication Course, check out: helloinneryou.com for more details.