Happy New Year folks!
This month has been incredibly full and exciting and well, I’ve been neglectful of the blog. This is why this entry is two for the price of one!
First topic - getting back to the basics of how you can start to understand your pet. First and foremost - know that they are a fellow being who has their own set of feelings, opinions and thoughts about the world around them. Secondly, Take a moment to take a breath and be quiet and still. From this point you can begin to allow yourself to be open to what your animal companions have to say. You may get feelings, you may get a visual, you may get a sense of knowing. Notice these things as they happen and keep practicing!
Second topic - Pet etiquette with people. A lot of animal companion etiquette around people can be traced back to obedience training with the owner. Does the owner let their furry family member get away with anything and everything? Are the boundaries in place and are they enforced? Consistent enforcement of boundaries, what is and is not appropriate is critical for having a well mannered member of canine society. Cats need boundaries too.
This is all very general of course and every situation will be different. This is one place to start.
Here’s to a great 2018!!