Tell your pets your Holiday Plans

​As the holiday season goes into full throttle mode with parties, events, and school breaks, the dog or cat is often left out of the planning conversations. Having mediated hundreds of conversations between people and their family pets, I’ve discovered that it’s the animal who most often plays the role of family therapist. They spend their lives in our worlds observing and responding to the energy, often taking on jobs within the family to keep the energy flowing, absorbing the emotions of their people or acting out to get stuck energy moving. When something shifts energetically, it disrupts their routine, especially holidays and big events.  If they aren't told the details around why their routine will be disrupted, they often absorb the stress, get overwhelmed, and start acting out.

I’ve spoken with several animals this week who’ve specifically asked for more information about what’s going on.  They want us to update them on plans as soon as they are made to help them understand this energetic shift. They prefer to be told on a day to day basis what is happening that day –  even if it is the same old routine of walk, work, home, walk, play, and sleep.  They love it when we spice it up with details such as, “I have a big meeting today and I am tired and unprepared.”

Just speaking about what is going on for you out loud helps them understand what they are energetically sensing. By speaking it, you own it, and they don’t have to worry about trying to absorb your stress.

Regarding the holidays, they would like specifics such as; who is coming to dinner, the timing of it, and what their job is during the meal; the more information the better.  They will be more relaxed and you have one less thing to worry about.

This might be new for you to tell your animal beloved companion everything, and it may feel strange, ridiculous, or silly. Don’t worry, our thoughts automatically get turned into images which the animals can understand. The most important part is that when you speak to them, you’re intending to communicate the thoughts rattling around in your mind to your animals.

Why not try it throughout the holidays and observe if there is a difference in their behavior as well as your stress level after telling them?  

If you’re stressing about the holidays and your companion animal, book an Animal Communication session with me.