#11: How to connect with your dog emotionally

This is THE no.1 podcast where your dog’s voice is heard. The first of its kind. This podcast is where the TRUTH is told about dogs. You may not like what I talk about. You may not agree with the things I say. And that’s perfectly fine. Whether you agree or not, I would love to get a conversation going. It’s time for change. Change is always uncomfortable. But our dogs need us to change…..that’s why I’m doing this.

I reached out on social media encouraging people to connect with me and let me know what they would like me to talk about. It’s not easy being a small voice in a vast ocean of much more sophisticated, skilled, educated, cool, and louder voices - but to my surprise and excitement, a listener reached out on Instagram and told me  

quote” I would love to hear more on connecting on an emotional level with dogs. Unlearning the training we’re doing. The whole industry, not just anti one side”

Yes! This is such an important conversation to have. The part about connecting with our dogs on another level than training and this is what my work is all about - but also to look at what we do as dog professionals in a much more nuanced way.

To make a connection with anyone, human or animal, you have to first be able to understand WHO they are and WHY they do what they do. You have to be willing to hear their story, to hear their voice, to listen and build trust - help them FEEL safe  - that you have their back. You have to give them your full attention and really SEE the being in front of you. You have to give them YOUR TIME.

UNPLUG training as the first thought when it comes to your dog. This is NOT his main need!! 

UNLEASH your need for control and learn to engage in REAL communication and understand what your dog is saying (with his body language).  Then you’ll be ready to get down on the floor and get to know your dog, connect with him spiritually and emotionally. 

You will be able to HEAR his voice. I encourage you to go to my website and download the FREE ebook on living life unplugged. See details below.

Thank you for listening with an open mind, heart, and soul,

Vivi MJ

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