TEDx Talk – Animals Are Smarter Than You Think

Have you ever felt like your animal was trying to tell you something?

If your pet is staring at you intently, then they desperately want to tell you something. They don’t understand why you can’t hear them.

If they are behaving badly or are in pain or suffering from poor health, then yes, they are trying to get your attention.

Animals are highly intuitive. They have to be in order to survive.

When they are paying attention, they know how to read your mind. They hear your thoughts, feel your feelings, see what’s in your mind’s eye. They can also sense what’s going on inside your body.

They want to tell you what’s bothering them, where they hurt, what happened to them, what makes them happy, what makes them sad.

Learning to communicate with animals is important because people misunderstand animals not knowing how to speak their language or consider their viewpoints, which gets them into interesting and sometimes awful predicaments.

The biggest reason animals wind up in shelters is because they are misunderstood.

It’s tragic, and heartbreaking. Nobody ever took the time to communicate with them. To find out what they know, to discover their purpose.

I’m Val Heart The Real Dr Doolittle. I’ve also been called a spiritual multidimensional, multi-frequency healer and a master teacher. https://ValHeart.com

Animals are intelligent, wise and they definitely have feelings.

Animals can be Angels, Teachers, Guides and Healers. When we learn how to recognize, respect and revere animals for who they truly are, they help make us better people because they help us heal, evolve and grow. They are way smarter than you think.

I was a lonely only child with no other human playmates my age within miles around. My best friends were animals, and a mare named Maisie.

I am highly sensitive, empathic and intuitive. I can feel things other people aren’t as aware of. I know things other people don’t. And the animals talk to me, we understand each other.

As a teenager, I would sneak out of the house, go off to the barn and spend time with my horse, Maisie. Manically depressed and even suicidal at times, I would throw my arms around her neck and sob into her mane.

She would look at me with her huge brown eyes, wait until the worst had passed, then I would hear her gentle kind voice in my head asking me, “child, what’s bothering you?” And I would spill my heart out to her. Her loving and patient counsel always helped me. Her wisdom and viewpoints were clear, supportive and trust worthy. I made it through another day.

She was my Angel and my teacher.

I went on to college and went out into the world, got a job, got married. I was so busy and overwhelmed that I sort of forgot to communicate with animals, until one day I realized that my 2 cats were in a crisis situation and I had to do something.

They’d been using my husband’s expensive Bose speakers like a scratching post and my husband wanted to get rid of them and who knows what would have happened to them. I was scared and worried for my furry friends. So as I settled in that day to do my morning meditation, I shifted my focus from going inward to focusing outward to the cats.

I was astonished to see and hear things I didn’t know anything about, and the images and feelings and thoughts just kept coming. All of a sudden, it stopped.

When I opened my eyes, both cats were sitting beside me staring at me very intently, we all took a big breath together. And they never used his speakers as scratching posts again.

That was in November of 1992 and was hugely exciting! Those 2 cats were my Teachers and Guides and both of them taught me so many things, about love, about life, about relationships, and healing and being.

I continued exploring my gifts from there and I went on from there to work with dogs, cats and show horses doing olympic level grand prix dressage, world champion cutting horses, reining, jumping, racing and endurance horses.

Out of my work with animals and the people who love them, I realized that anyone can learn how to talk to animals. So I founded The Heart School of Animal Communication to teach animal lovers how to do what I do at https://LearnHowToTalkToAnimals.com

My vision is a world where everyone knows how to talk to animals. That someday people will look back in amazement and feel sad, wondering why their ancestors didn’t know how to understand or communicate with animals.

My mission is to reach and teach one million animal lovers how to communicate with animals, because I believe that when we do that, together we will change the world.

Why is that important? Because animals are smarter than you think and it’s time you learned how to hear their voices, learn their language, and make a bigger difference in each other’s lives. Get your copy of my free ebook Hidden Secrets to Communicating With Pets at https://LearnHowToTalkToAnimals.com

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Equine Therapy – Monique Morimoto Flaherty on The Real Dr Doolittle Show™

Monique Morimoto Flaherty, MS, CPCC has made it her mission to: “Connect people and horses to transform the world”. She has a unique capacity to inspire and motivate people to discover, embrace and live from their deepest potential. Her life path has included over 20 years in the life science industry and 10 years of successful entrepreneurship as a coach and consultant.

Monique believes deeply in the capacity and drive of the human soul to love and be fully self-expressed. Her work reflects this belief and is her life’s calling.

Monique loves animals, nature and interspecies growth and learning. She has an MS in Quality Management, is a certified Co-Active Coach through the Coaches Training Institute, is a member of the International Coach Federation and was trained in equine guided coaching by Wisdom Horse Coaching and Nicole Birkholzer. She has co-authored two books and created a guided meditation CD that continues to nurture listeners’ spirits.

Listen and learn about:

* Monique’s personal journey with horses as a coach.

* What equine guided coaching is

* How it works and who can benefit

* The unique spiritual connection between women and horses

* The connection for her between animals and spirituality

* How you can learn to quiet yourself to listen better to your animals How to connect with your animal from a quiet mind

* How working with horses makes you a better person, leader, team member – for corporate training

* Children’s inherent love of animals, their unique sensitivity to them and the importance of parents paying attention and supporting them in that.

Monique says: We are all evolving together.

Our animals are part of our spiritual evolution. We see ourselves reflected in their love. That is both our animals and our own true nature- Love. The hardest lesson for us as humans is to learn that we are loveable. Our animals give us that unconditionally every day.

Listen to our Interview below!

What to do next! Get your copy of her Free Tips sheet on Quieting the Mind for A Deeper Connection to Your Animal Friend. www.soulworkscoaching.com  

Have you ever wanted to learn to communicate with animals?  Get started today with my free eBook; Hidden Secrets to Communicating with Pets

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Penguin Lady – From Tragedy to Triumph with Dyan DeNapoli on The Real Dr. Doolittle Show

Dyan deNapoli is a penguin expert and author of  The Great Penguin Rescue, which chronicles the remarkable rescue of 40,000 penguins from the Treasure oil spill in South Africa.

She was a member of the first team of penguin specialists to fly to Cape Town from the US to train and supervise more than 12,000 dedicated volunteers who saved the oiled penguins from certain death.

Dyan also helped manage the penguin colony at Boston’s New England Aquarium for nine years and now, as The Penguin Lady, she lectures internationally about penguin biology and conservation. To date, she has taught approximately 250,000 people about these charismatic seabirds. Dyan has been the featured penguin expert on several television and radio shows, and on nature cruises to the Antarctic and the Galapagos Islands. She donates 20% of the proceeds from her book and from every public appearance to penguin rescue groups.

Join us as we talk about the Treasure oil spill and the rescue efforts that Dyan was involved in. Learn more about what is happening around the world in efforts to help conserve some of the endangered penguin species, especially the 13 out of 18 species that are now on the endangered list. I asked, and Dyan answered…

* What caused the Treasure oil spill?

* What was the most challenging part of this rescue?  The most rewarding aspect?

* How did you come to be involved in this rescue effort?

* How successful was this rescue effort, and did the birds survive after being released?

* What has happened to the rescued penguins in the ten years since the Treasure oil spill?

* In what ways does oiling harm penguins?

* How does one clean and rehabilitate an oiled penguin?

* Did you go to the Gulf of Mexico to help out after the BP oil spill?

* What is the current forecast for penguins worldwide?

Dyan encourages animal lovers to donate to their penguin charity of choice. Charities supporting penguin rescue and care may be found on her website, www.thepenguinlady.com

Do you want to Learn How to Communicate with Pets? Get my free Ebook Hidden Secrets to Communicating with Pets!

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Why Pets Need Toys to Grow Healthy

Pets need as much love and attention as humans do. One of the best ways to care for them is by encouraging them, through various means and dedicated toys, to play and stay active as much as possible. Playing serves a vital role not only for the physical state of the pet but also for its mental and emotional health. Toys offer pets the chance to increase their stamina, flexibility and mental acuity while providing them with a sense of comfort and relaxation. There are many more reasons why toys are vital to the health of the pets, which we will further elaborate upon in the following entries. Here is why pets need toys to grow healthy.

Why Do Animals Play?  

Play is a vital component not only in the lives of domestic animals but also for the animals that live in the wild. Scientists, such as Carol Grant Gould and James L. Gould, describe the process of ‘’playing’’ as being any behavior that serves no adaptive, practical or survival purpose. We tend to think that animals, due to the fact that they are incapable of abstract thought, are driven solely by their survival instincts and act accordingly, performing tasks that serve this exact purpose.

But animals, just like us, feel the need to engage in ‘’purposeless activities’’ to pass the time. Herring gulls, for example, play by grabbing clams with their beaks, let them drop and try to catch them mid-air, before reaching the ground. As for domestic animals, dogs have an entire ritual when encountering other dogs – they inspect, sniff and walk in circles around each other, and then the play-fight begins. These, and other ‘’games’’ animals play, are both a way to maintain their mental acuity, and integrate themselves in same-species groups.

Therefore, toys, in the case of domestic pets, are sort of a miniature extension of the solitary and social plays that animals that roam the wildlands engage in. Toys simulate a personalized version of the wildlife while keeping pets happy and healthy in the process. There are many toys available, specially designed for every kind of pet, based on needs, personalities and way of play. Websites such as ToyPetReviews have comprehensive articles to help you choose the right toys for your pet.

Exercise

While pets surely benefit tremendously from the domestic comfort of human households, one thing that they might lack in the constant physical activity from the wild. Pets such as dogs, for example – especially breeds like Huskies, who are biologically driven to run tens of kilometers per day in deep snow – can suffer the most from sedentarism. Even cats, who are more static than other pets, need the occasional physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and body.

For cats and dogs, obesity is one of the most serious health concerns, as it exposes the pets to the risk of developing diabetes and other associated illnesses. Apart from this, by gaining excess weight, the joints are exposed to additional pressure, the lifespan of the pet is greatly reduced, and the digestive and breathing organs function at reduced capacity.

These reasons and several others which we will present in the following entries are why pet owners such invest in toys.

Intellectual Stimulation

Intellectual stimulation and rigorous mental activity is as important to pets as maintaining a healthy weight. Sadly, the one thing that domestication has not ridden animals of is the ability to become easily bored when there is simply nothing to do.

When it comes to dogs, working breeds such as Border Collies and English Cocker Spaniels, are biologically wired to seek physical and intellectual activities to the point of exhaustion. Guinea pigs, despite being lazy and sedentary by nature, need intellectual stimulation because, like dogs and cats, they are prone to increased amounts of stress and anxiety.

While owners can maintain the pets at a healthy weight by exposing them to activities that provide social and physical enrichment, intellectual stimulation is provided by sensory enrichment. Sensory enrichment covers the five basic senses: tactile (touch), sight (visual), hearing (auditory), olfactory (smell) and taste. The pet’s auditory senses, for example, can be adequately stimulated by creating a diverse soundscape, either by giving them squeaky toys or turning on the TV.

Taste enrichment can be achieved by giving the pet food or toys with novel tastes. Olfactory enrichment is especially important for prey animals, such as cats, and the best way to contribute to it is by offering objects and foods that smell like prey animals.

As an owner, it is your duty to provide the pet the medium, atmosphere and tools that will constantly stimulate the pet’s five senses. One of the best way to keep the pet’s senses active is by giving it toys specially designed for this purpose.

Conclusion  

Like wild animals, domestic pets need constant physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation in order to remain healthy and lead a long, happy life. One of the best ways to contribute to your pets’ health and happiness is by providing the animals with specially designed toys that encourage them to engage in playtime and enrich their five senses in the process. The reasons presented in this article and many others that we have not managed to cover yet is why you should stock up with as many toys as you can. Make sure to read through this article, and you will get all the information that you need about this subject.

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Animal Talk: Nutrition for Pets with Dr. Harvey Cohen on The Real Dr. Doolittle Show

My guest today is Dr. Harvey Cohen. He’s known as Dr. Harvey and is a pioneer in holistic and natural nutrition for animals. He is a physician with a deep love for animals and a profound interest in discovering how to keep them healthy.

Distressed by the increase in cancer, obesity and other degenerative chronic ailments in animals, he has successfully treated these conditions through proper diet and nutrition. Dr Harvey believes that foods for animals should not contain preservatives dyes, coloring agents, fillers and artificial ingredients, so he began creating products for animals that contain only human consumption grade ingredients.

Thousands of Dr. Harvey’s clients have seen the amazing benefits of feeding animals naturally!

He is the founder of Dr. Harvey’s Healthy Formulations, makers of the world’s finest all natural health foods, treats, herbal grooming products and herbal supplements for dogs, cats, birds, and horses. He is an herbalist and nutritional expert for companion animals.

In 2001 Dr. Harvey received the award for “Outstanding Service and Commitment to Advancing and Promoting Avian Medicine and Stewardship” by the Association of Avian Veterinarians.

Today Dr. Harvey answers some very important questions:

* Why did you decide to start your company and how is it different from other companies?

* What is the one most important change a guardian can make for their companion to improve health and longevity?

* Do you recommend supplements for pets?

* Isn’t making homemade food really hard to do?

* What about topical products, like shampoos, sprays, toothpaste and ear washes?

Testimonials, products and videos are available at www.drharveys.com or call toll free 866-362-4123

Need a little help with your best friend disguised as an animal? Apply for a Complimentary Pet Problem Solving Strategy Session now at https://ValHeart.com

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Autistic Animals? Val Heart & Temple Grandin’s extraordinary work on The Real Dr. Doolittle Show™

Temple Grandin, communicating with longhorns, autistic animals and we had a quick chat with Milo, the dog, about why he runs into the glass door!

Today we talked about the revolutionary work Dr. Temple Grandin is doing for the humane treatment of cattle. Temple’s unique approach and insights to the world helps her understand animals from their own perspectives, and helps us be better humans.

Autism in people and animals is an increasing problem – there are many causes to be considered and ways to approach healing. I shared the story of a dog who was autistic and what I did to help him recover. I also shared the story of Bonnie and the injured longhorn – amazing!

Any animal lover can learn to communicate with animals, if they want to. It’s critically important to learn how to talk with animals, to speak their language, to see life from their viewpoint.Their health and well-being depends on us, as ours depends on them. All are connected. Enjoy!

Temple has a great Ted Talk you may also want to listen to; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn_9f5x0f1Q

Ready to learn how to talk to animals yourself? Get your Hidden Secrets to Communicating with Pets free ebook at https://www.LearnHowToTalkToAnimals.com and find out how now!

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Emotional Support Pets: What You Should Know

If you were considering enlisting the service of an animal companion for a medical reason, particularly, a psychological or mental condition, an emotional support animal can help alleviate your symptoms and improve the overall quality of your everyday life.

This is what you should know about emotional support pets:

The definition of an emotional support animal (ESA):

An “emotional support animal” is defined as an animal that provides therapeutic benefits, comfort, and emotional support for an owner with a psychiatric or mental condition – such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety – and aids them to function normally by easing the conditions’ symptoms. They can even be recovery pets for former addicts. One example of a circumstance that makes an emotional support animal’s service valid is if a person diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder needs to remain calm in public areas. The emotional support animal can relax their owner’s nerves by their presence alone when the owner begins to feel anxious or highly-stressed, which lowers the chances of them suffering a sudden panic attack. Lastly, any domestic animal can become an emotional support animal, and are not limited to being only cats or dogs.

An emotional support animal and a service animal perform specific tasks

Upon first impression, it may seem that an emotional support animal and a service animal are the same animal – but in actuality, they are drastically different from one another! As mentioned before, emotional support animals can be any domesticated animal, but service animals are strictly dogs. Furthermore, an emotional support animal’s duties are limited only to providing emotional and psychological support, while a service animal both eases psychological discomfort as well as physically assists their owner with a disability. An example of a person who needs a service animal is someone with a chronic condition like cerebral palsy. Their service animal helps them with tasks that are sometimes difficult to do on their own such as pull out their wheelchair or reach for medication.

Emotional support animals and service animals have different legal rights

The legal rights and laws of service animals are protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which enable them to be present with their owners at all times. Emotional support animals can only board an airline with their owner or be an exception for housing accommodations that have a “no pet” policy. Public areas, such as restaurants, do not have to allow emotional support animals into their business.

Evidence that your animal is an emotional support animal must be provided by a medical professional

An emotional support animal must be licensed, and the owner should always have physical proof of one on them at all times. Unlike a service animal, an emotional support animal is not required to wear a vest, but it highly recommended that they do. Regarding a current issue today, the title of “emotional support animal” has been abused on multiple occasions by individuals who simply want to take their pet with them wherever they please. As a result, many complaints have been made in airports against so-called “emotional support animals” who misbehave and cause disturbances on the flight. Emotional support animals are necessary companions for some people, and registering a normal pet as an emotional support animal should always have a medical reason. Otherwise, doing so causes great harm to those with legitimate disabilities.

Emotional support animals are not formally trained

One can register their animal as an emotional support animal under the recommendation and approval of their medical provider. Emotional support animals do not require formal training of any sort, but it is imperative that they be obedient, have a good temperament, possess adequate social skills, and are house-trained. If not, an emotional support animal can become a nuisance or threat to others.

Pets are wonderful creatures, and it’s incredible that they can also be a service animal or emotional support animal. If you have any psychological or mental condition, an emotional support animal will only be of great benefit to you. Aside from being a supportive animal at the end day, they also become a lifelong friend.

Bio: Trevor McDonald is a freelance content writer who has a passion for writing and is currently writing for Sober Nation. He’s written a variety of education, travel, health, and lifestyle articles for many different companies. In his free time, you can find him running with his dog, playing his guitar or outside enjoying about any type of fitness activity imaginable.

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