Is Spontaneous animal communication possible?

And how to try for yourself

One question I am asked a lot as an animal communicator is, how does communication happen? Is it something you need to prepare for? Or is it something that happens naturally?

The answer is: Both!

I do certain things to prepare for a client session or an intentional conversation with one of my own animals and make the connection easier. I clear my energy with smudging or visualizing white light, meditate and invite my angels and guides to help me hear clearly, and I try to connect with the animal in a very respectful and intentional way.

But, talking to animals is a natural occurrence, too, and can happen spontaneously with no preparation at all, just like talking with a friend.

You communicate with your own animals every day, even if you are unaware. Think of the look your dog gives you while you are sitting on the couch, and suddenly you ‘just know’ she wants to go for a walk, or when your cat stares at you with his tail twitching and you realize without looking that the food dish is dangerously empty. These little things that you ‘just know’ are communications on a very basic level, and it goes both ways. Have you ever set up a vet appointment for your cat only to have her disappear a half hour before you even need to leave and stay gone until you call the vet to cancel? As a former vet tech, I can tell that this happens more often than you think. But, how did the cat know? It’s almost like he read your mind.

If you start to pay attention to these little communications they can blossom into something unexpected. The key is to be open to the possibility.

One of my most profound spontaneous communications came from Bean, my dearly departed Italian greyhound. He gave me some very sage advice towards the end of his life that floored me during a simple walk to get the mail.

A message of mindfulness

As we walked down the long dirt driveway that day, I was remembering Bean as a younger dog. He used to dash back and forth, looking and sniffing at everything. I would have to call him back repeatedly to check in so he didn’t roam too far ahead.

These days, Bean was frail, and rather blind and deaf. I had to slow my steps so he could keep up, and instead of looking around, he was focused mainly on the ground ahead of him while he plodded along. I felt sad for him, that he had lost his ability to take in the wide world around him. Bean heard my thoughts, and answered me with what seemed like a gentle download of information.

“When we come into the world, everything is new, everything is exciting. Our focus is extended outwards. We are learning about our world every day, growing and expanding to take everything in. New sights! New sounds! New smells! New people! It can be overwhelming at times. I was scared to look, but you helped me be brave and rejoiced in my successes in learning about the world around me. (Bean was a very scared dog when we met, and much of my time with him in the beginning centered around teaching him that he didn’t have to fear everything around him.)

But as time passes, we grow, and we age. There comes a time when the expansion of spirit slows, and then begins to contract. I am at a point now where I am content to notice the small things around me. The road right here in front of me. A leaf full of good smells, the warmth of a friend. There isn’t a reason to be sad- I haven’t lost anything. It’s just a different kind of focus. Soon my spirit will be free and I will start to expand again.”

I had never looked at life this way, it made so much sense. Gratitude for the wisdom of my friend filled my heart.

How to start communicating with your pet

Have you ever had a spontaneous communication with your animals, or even with wildlife around you? Have you ever tried? It’s easier than you might think. As easy as clearing your mind and being present with your animal friend. I invite you to try it. Just casually speakto your pet as you move through your day together, either out loud or in your mind. Be open to the small thoughts that float into your mind as answers, usually the very first one, and especially the ones that surprise you. You might find you have a closer connection than you thought with the animals around you.

And if you try it and have great results, or if you have any questions, I’d love to hear from you! Let me know in the comments below, or email me at terri@shinyhealthydogs.com. Cheers!