nonprofit organization that will use horses and miniature donkeys to empower people to find their strengths and create a wonderful life.

Not every animal has advice for their guardians after they have passed. However, clients report that when they receive insights like Clara’ s, they find it right on and useful.

I met Renee’ s rescue dog Cynder when she was twelve. She demonstrated aggression issues through the backyard fence toward other dogs and some people. Renee worried that these issues might escalate and Cynder might bite someone. Despite working with a trainer, the aggression hadn’ t abated.

When I connected to Cynder, I had to laugh in spite of myself. I had assumed the aggression was territorial, alpha dog stuff. While my hunch was close, she also confessed that she just liked scaring people and other dogs. She got a kick out of it!

We focused on increasing her empathy, letting her feel the fear that she created in others. We shared how happy Renee would be if Cynder were friendlier and how much more loving attention she’ d receive if she acted friendly.

Cynder’ s human and fence aggression have both improved. She’ s a happy, healthy dog that has adjusted to Renee’ s home and needs. What I love is that Cynder has deeply bonded with Renee.

But Cynder still has a subversive sense of humor. When I checked in with her a couple months ago, I asked how she was doing.

Cynder replied with a grin,“ Still living the thug life!”

Renee and I had a belly laugh over that. Cynder, Renee shared, still barks aggressively at other dogs, but her behavior is much better than it was. I had a chance to remind Cynder the reasons for being friendlier and kinder to other dogs.

She’ s thinking about it.

If there’ s a takeaway from these stories, it’ s we don’ t always get what we expect when we communicate with our animals. We do get what we need in order to help them let go of whatever’ s getting in the way of becoming wonderful family members. If your relationship with your animals is based on love, it’ s amazing how they are willing to share their stories— and to move in a direction that brings you closer together.

Seeing our pets in a different light opens your heart wider so you can accept this new version of your animal in your heart. Your appreciation for them expands and you find more reasons to find them delightful. Many times, they respond to your energetic shift by becoming more loveable and loving. And that’ s a beautiful thing!

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Maribeth Decker- Maribeth, founder of SacredGrove. com( where people and pets heal & connect), is an intuitive animal communicator who helps people have a 2-way conversation with their pets. People often see improvements in their animals’ behavior and their relationship after working with Maribeth. She helps pets transition peacefully at the end of their lives. Read more in her Amazon bestseller, Peace in Passing. Download 5 Things Your Pets Want You to Know, you will get Maribeth’ s bonus video to help you begin communicating intuitively with your pets.

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