Greetings!
As I sit in the "executive suite" (aka, the porch), I am amazed with beauty of the autumn colors this year. It is breath taking. I realize the November newsletter will be written inside. Oh, life in Minnesota.
October is the month of changes and Halloween. For some reason, people love getting "scared" with the goblins, ghosts, and horrible monsters. Our pets don't understand why people are dressed funny, wear masks, and try to scare them. For many pets it is a time of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. Pets don't understand Halloween and can be afraid.
What does fear fell like? Imagine getting a dreaded phone call or dropping your dog's leash and losing him. Do you feel you gut tightening up? Are you holding your breathe? Are you shoulders hunched, hands clenched, and your muscles tight? Do you feel the fear to your very core? Now imagine living like this every time you hear a loud noise, see a person with a hat, see a small or large dog, get in the car, or walk into the vet's or groomer's office. This is what many of our pets feel. People say they are "aggressive." Really they are "reacting" to things around them. They don't enjoy this feeling and we can help them!
I've met so many pets that are stressed and really afraid. They express their fear by barking, hiding behind people, trembling, getting car sick, trying to "throw the first punch" so they aren't hurt, or snapping/biting, or even peeing in the wrong places!. We can help them. TTouch® is a wonderful gentle bodywork and movement that help our pets move beyond their fear. As I write, I remember how our beloved Boomer taught me about TTouch® and its amazing results. I will teach you how to help your pet with TTouch® in your home or at an upcoming event listed below.
Recently Hobbes and I experienced fear when he got into a dog fight. When we got home, I gave both of us Bach® Flowers' Rescue® Remedy to ease the immediate stress. Of course, it was after vet office hours. So I called a friend for advice on cleaning the wounds. After cleaning the wounds, I used Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA) to start the healing process. Using animal communication, I told Hobbes I was very sorry he was hurt and we would go to the vet in the morning. When we visited the vet, she was pleased with the wound cleaning, and HTA and essential oils I used. While he was on antibiotics, I continued using HTA as his wounds drained and healed. About a month later, I noticed he was showed dog anxiety around bigger dogs. With his trust, I used a HTA technique that allowed him to release the trauma without reliving it. I was amazed to see Hobbes release the trauma and fall asleep. I am grateful to know HTA and be able to help Hobbes with this trauma.
Fear is an emotion all living beings experience. Like other emotions, the fear may be deep seated in our body's memory. Bach® Flowers help people and pets with many emotional issues. The flower essences can help with known fears (thunderstorms), unknown fears (strange noises), fear of losing control (barking or eating too much), and other emotions. For client stories, please see Animal Bridges Blog.
Remember you can always have a free phone consultation to discuss how to help your pets. I love hearing from you!
I hope you and your pet have an enjoyable October. May you have walks in the leaves, cuddles in the house, and enjoy the beautiful season.
Take care,
Elaine
