15/07/2025
When animals speak, I listen…
I have been blessed over the years to work with many animals all over the world. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, Turkey, India, the UK, Spain, Canada, or America, my work boils down to two very common issues. Helping the animal to overcome fear and/or anxiety.
It doesn’t matter which walk of life they are on. They may come from a breeder, maybe a rescue, or even a feral dog. Once I talk to the animal’s family and the animal, I can move forward with the emotional healing work. Generally, issues are resolved in one or two sessions.
I often work with the handlers who may not realize they are transferring their fear or anxiety to the animal.
As an example, I will use this scenario.
Keep in mind that dog on a leash feels they need to be protective of the handler.
A person has a dog that they walk often, and the dog has become hard to manage because it barks at other dogs, may lunge at others or try to pull away from the handler.
You are walking this dog who is docile at home, you have put on the harness and leash, the dog is excited to go for a walk, and you start thinking…. (By the way dogs are telepathic).
“On the walk yesterday, he started barking for no reason at that dog…”
“I hope he is good today.”
“Oh no, here comes a person with their dog…” your anxiety level goes up, the dog senses your fear…
The dog starts pulling harder on the leash. Your fear level has gone up.
“Oh no, he’s going to start barking at that dog” you grab the leash tighter. The dog feels your anxiety on the leash and hears your thoughts. He is gearing up for an altercation because you are afraid. He needs to protect you! The dog starts leaning into the leash more, or starts an aggressive bark, he needs to be ready……for anything.
Keep in mind that the other animal is on leash and their handler may be mirroring similar thoughts to their dog.
Chances are, if the dogs were off leash they would have no problem with one another. Humans can easily complicate a situation.
