A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES Addressing Behavioral Challenges through Animal Communication Written and compiled by Christine Noble Seller ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION A NOTE FOR YOU About this Resource Guide... Thanks for joining Dr. Cara Gubbin's Animal Communicator & Healer Summit 2023! I'm honored you watched my interview with Dr. Cara and are interested in learning more. My free gift to you is this free resource guide (an e-book) which I created for animal families seeking support with behavioral challenges. This resource guide includes the names and links for animal communicators, animal healing practitioners, and holistic vets that I know and recommend (who can help). I’ve also compiled a list of online directories and links which you can search to locate behaviorists and trainers (some practitioners offer online consultations). Help is available! ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Table of Contents Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Dear Animal Lover, Welcome! 2-3 Chapter 2: About Animal Communication 4 Chapter 3: The Benefits of Animal Communication 5 Chapter 4: A Professional Communicator’s Role 6 Chapter 5: A Multidisciplinary Approach 7-8 Chapter 6: Recommended Animal Communicators 9-15 Chapter 7: Recommended Animal Healing Practitioners 16-19 Chapter 8: Recommended Veterinarians 20-22 Chapter 9: Directories & Links, Animal Behaviorists Chapter 10: Directories & Links, Animal Trainers 23 24-25 Thank You 26 Stay in Touch 27 ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION INTRODUCTION Hello, I’m grateful you’re here. As an Animal and Nature Communicator, I raise awareness, understanding and appreciation of intuitive interspecies communication and its benefits -- for families, animals in care (shelters and sanctuaries), wildlife and Nature -through activism and advocacy. My work includes speaking, educating, writing, mentoring & hosting events which raise communication awareness, human consciousness, and funds for ethical animal, wildlife and Nature organizations. Located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, I'm helping to build a world in which all beings co-exist peacefully and respectfully: where every voice is represented and recognized. - Christine Noble Seller ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 1 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 1 Dear Animal Lover, Welcome! Animal communication makes a difference: to you, your animal family, and the quality of your lives.. together. People love their animal family and may reach out to animal communicators when they need help understanding their animal’s new or on-going behavior. Communication in any relationship is key, especially when it's between two different species with unique perspectives and needs! True communication allows all parties an opportunity to share. You can ask questions and seek confirmation about what you’re sensing. There are limitless ways animal communication can help support you and your animal family, including behavioral challenges. You may have adopted from an animal shelter, humane society, or rescue. Animals go into care for many reasons. They may have been surrendered by their person, neglected, abandoned, abused or taken away from their mother too early. Some animals adapt and others are left experiencing fear, stress and anxiety. Through animal communication you can learn about your animal’s needs and what helps them to feel safe. Your animal family can share information that you may not know or have considered. Together, you can decide how to move forward in a mutually beneficial manner. Animal communication is never about telling an animal what to do, it is never about control. Communication honors each being, the relationship and the needs of all involved. ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 2 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER I (CONTINUED) You may have a cat (or cats) that urinate (or defecate) outside the litter box. Elimination outside litter boxes can result in additional clean up time (even costly repairs). It often leads to frustration and resentment towards the cat, and can even result in cats being surrendered to animal shelters (which may put them at risk of being euthanized). Litter box issues are a common reason why people reach out to professional animal communicators. Animal communication can help with litter box issues (whether the cat is urinating, spraying, or defecating outside their litter box), helping you to understand the situation from the cat's perspective. A visit to the vet's first to rule out medical causes is always recommended (prior to seeking animal communication) as 50%+ of litter box issues are medically based. During animal communication, it's also helpful to review whether litter box management, behaviour (usually territorial issues) and/ or soul contracts that we share with our animals, may be at play. Whether you need help with separation anxiety, chewing, barking, jumping up, destruction of property, urinating or marking outside the litterbox, animal communication can help! ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 3 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 2 About Animal Communication Animal communication, or intuitive interspecies communication (IIC), is a universal language shared between all beings, with all Life. Intuitive interspecies communication isn't a special gift reserved for some. The gift of intuitive interspecies communication happens when it becomes an integral part of our everyday lives. Humans are also an animal species and part of Nature. We are all born with the natural ability to speak with all Life, with many forgetting this ability to communicate as we grow up. It’s possible you’ve already had an experience with animal communication! If you live with (or have lived with animals) it's likely you've already had an experience of animal communication (and not called it animal communication). Many animal lovers minimize their existing capacity to understand their animals. If you need help, reach out to a professional communicator for support, education and tips for you and your animal family. It's more of a re-Member-ing or reawakening to the Natural World. Due to societal conditioning, many people struggle with trusting their intuition and being able to discern between linear (thinking mind) and non-linear information (intuitive mind). As with any language, practice increases your fluency with animal communication! ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 4 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 3 The Benefits of Animal Communication Intuitive interspecies communication can support you and your animal family all by speaking with your animal family directly. Communication offers support for the whole family with all life stages, whether you're adopting an animal, discovering more about your animal family as they grow, learning about their end of life preferences, or speaking with them after they've transitioned. And yes, communication can definitely help and provide support for behavioral challenges! Communication deepens the bond and the confidence of animals and their human(s), every step of the way. Animals love being heard. They appreciate being consulted. Their needs truly understood and supported. Let them help you... to help them. Hear what they have to say. Get the whole story. Communication offers a deeper understanding to all involved and is often accompanied by feelings of relief, compassion, along with a renewed commitment to the relationship. ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 5 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 4 A Professional Communicator’s Role What does a professional animal communicator do? The role as a professional animal communicator is to facilitate communication between animal(s) and their human(s). Animal communicators do not diagnose or treat your animal family. Animal communication is not a replacement or substitute for medical or veterinarian care. It's a privilege to support families and honor all involved by relaying the messages between all beings. During a communication consultation everyone speaks, everyone is heard, everyone is supported (all species). Consultations are private and confidential. Questions to your animal family can be of an emotional, mental, spiritual or practical nature. You're also encouraged to share messages with your animal family... something you want them to know: a reassurance, gratitude, appreciation, or feeling. Many professional animal communicators honor the Code of Ethics for Interspecies Telepathic Communicators formulated in 1990 by Penelope Smith of Animal Talk. You may also find the reading the 10 Things You Need To Know Before Hiring An Animal Communicator helpful (written by Val Heart). Communication honors the bond you share and often deepens your connection. Consultations support you, your animal family, support you to help your animal family, and help your animal family to support you! Communications can be emotional given the deep bond we share with our animal family. ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 6 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 5 A Multidisciplinary Approach Just as we might need professional help to navigate complex situations in our human lives, this can also be true with our animal family. As I shared in my summit interview with Dr. Cara Gubbins, there are limitations to animal communication. While communication is foundational to building trust in any relationship, there are situations including behavioral challenges which can benefit from working with other professionals (a multidisciplinary approach). Professional help can include a veterinarian who can determine whether there are any underlying medical issue(s) which could be affecting your animal family’s behaviour. Other professionals who could be part of your animal family’s behavioral team may include an animal behaviorist, trainer, and/ or animal healing practitioner. ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 7 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 5 (CONTINUED) A word about animal trainers. Do your research. Outdated approaches are still used to train animals which incorporate disproven beliefs, as well as practices of pain and submission by fear. These old approaches only exacerbate the behavior (and can affect your animal’s trust in you). The directories and links included in this resource guide for animal behaviorists and animal trainers are not an endorsement. You are encouraged to do your own research. The directories and links are also not an exclusive list of support that is available. ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 8 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 6 Recommended Animal Communicators My communication consultation calendar is closed until further notice to focus on intuitive interspecies communication activism and advocacy work. I’m sharing a list of my animal communicator colleagues, who I know and recommend, who support families with behavioral challenges (listed in alphabetical order by first name). I encourage you to do your own research: learn about them, read reviews, and learn how they work. Trust yourself and your intuition when choosing an animal communicator. All the recommended animal communicators work globally and remotely. They do not need to be present with your animal family to communicate with them. If you reach out to them, or book their services, please feel free to share that I recommended them, thank you! I would include my colleague Wynter Worthorne of Animaltalk Africa on this list, though her website shares she “... is currently not doing consultations due to her busy work and travel schedule.” I’d also add my colleague Pea Horsley of Animal Thoughts. Currently, the Booking a Consult on her website reads, “Due to high demand, consultations are now fully booked. We will open bookings as soon as there is availability.” Feel free to check her website for updates! Interested in learning more about animal communication? Check out Conversations for Charity 2023 and Conversations for Charity 2022 replays. This series features guest experts, including animal communicators and practitioners. 100% net proceeds from each conversation is donated to the guest’s chosen animal, wildlife or Nature charity. Interested in online animal communication training? Check the Resource Directory on my website for a list of recommended animal communication teachers. ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 9 ADDRESSING BEHAVORIAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 6 (CONTINUED) Dawn Baumann Brunke, Animal Voices “Dawn Baumann Brunke is an author, animal communicator, tarot reader, and dream enthusiast. Her books about connecting with animals include: Animal Voices; Animal Teachings; Animal Voices, Animal Guides; The Key to Spirit Animals; Shapeshifting with Our Animal Companions; Dreaming with Polar Bears; Awakening the Ancient Power of Snake; Shadow Animals. She also created a tarot deck, The Animal Wisdom Tarot (newer versions titled Spirit Animal Tarot). In addition, Dawn is the author of Who Lives Here?, a series of four animal and nature books for children. She has published short stories in LadyBug (for children), Leviathan (anthology), and Rosebud (literary quarterly), and has won both Grand Prize and Editor’s Choice in the Alaska Daily News/University of Anchorage creative writing contest. She has also published many book, film and music reviews, as well as nonfiction articles on a variety of subjects, and contributed to a book series regarding the healing benefits of essential oils. For sixteen years, Dawn was the editor of Alaska Wellness, a bi-monthly magazine focused on health and wellness for the body, mind and spirit. And for ten years she was a columnist for Timeless Spirit, a spiritually enlightening online magazine. She is listed in both Who's Who in America and Who's Who of American Women.” Read more Classes and Consults My Books ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 10 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 6 (CONTINUED) Eleni Gkikakis, Founder and Facilitator of Interspecies Peace "Eleni’s ability to act as an intuitive bridge between humanity, and Nature began with her first spoken words – a conversation with the flowers in her family garden. For over two decades, she's been dedicated to deepening her Interspecies Communication practice and to continue to offer the world the foundations for Interspecies Peace. As a lifelong sacred activist and advocate for animal welfare she is actively involved in numerous conservation projects in Africa, such as the Global White Lion Protection Trust, AnimalSpirit, The Jane Goodall Institute, the Linda Tucker Foundation, and independent peacemaking groups such as L.I.O.N. (Love Is Our Nature), as well as Greek and European wildlife and domestic animal sanctuaries. In 2019, she graduated from the Academy for LionHearted Leadership, igniting her desire to set up the Interspecies Peace Foundation, to encourage and assist others on their own journeys for interspecies peace. Eleni’s work through the Interspecies Peace Foundation is focused on reconciling and restoring human and non-human relations. She envisions and works towards a world free of geographical, cultural, social, or ecological barriers; a world free of fences and borders.” Read more Consultations Gatherings Journeys ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 11 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 6 (CONTINUED) Kristen Houser, Fauna Speak Human Intuitive Communicating with the Animals in Form and Spirit “I began remembering my ability to communicate with the animal kingdom in 2015. My teachers ranged from lineaged human communicators to matriarch orca to wildflowers and Tibetan yaks dwelling in the foothills of my old Kentucky home. My curiosity and heart for this field of connection has only grown since, blossoming into my wildest dream. Every day the vision I held in my heart since childhood comes true: to speak and be friends with the animals. The animals (fauna) prompted me to explore further applications of telepathy, the nature of energy, and other senses that were dormant. I witnessed that regenerative growth is a patiently nurtured seedling. And that many of the solutions we seek, from conservation to connection, are available to us when seeking them from a place of relationship. I now live beside the Salish Sea, home to such inspiring beings; from curious selkie seals to the orca who have been my guiding light all along. You can most often find me beneath the fruit trees with my cat best friends, filming medicinal creatures I meet or swimming in the sea. It’s a deeply nourishing joy to assist in bridging the perceived 'divide' between human society and the natural world through conversation and collaboration. The inseparability of human and animal sovereignty is the cornerstone of my work, fostering both dialogue and action that assists in balancing ourselves, our human networks; our animal relationships and ecosystems.” Book Session Events Interspecies Roundtable The Whale + Dolphin Circle ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 12 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 6 (CONTINUED) Laura Marjorie Miller, O Best Beloved Animal Communication “Consulting for Peaceful Households, & Excellent Zoos and Sanctuaries. Searching for understanding of what an animal in your care is going through? With a deeper understanding, we all can move forward together.” “I’m Laura Marjorie Miller. I’m a professional animal communicator and O Best Beloved is my company. I achieved my professional certification through AnimalTalk Africa, an academy based in Cape Town. I chose the program for it includes wild as well as domesticated animals because I want to be versatile and able to serve as many different kinds of animals as possible—and for its rigorous peer review and high code of ethics. Since then, I have worked with wild animals in sanctuaries around the globe—with primates and tigers!, in addition to people’s beloved dogs, cats, horses, and rabbits. I chose this path after a successful career as a features writer because instead of writing about animals from outside and hoping people would listen, by becoming an ‘AC’ I could actually help bridge the gulf that has tragically divided humans from other animals—to help humans understand the animals in their lives and in their care, and also to reawaken everyone’s unique intuitive gifts so that eventually ACs like me will be unnecessary. I choose to embody the change I wish to see in the world. In order to keep my practice of greatest service and grounded in material reality, I also get my hands dirty as a dedicated wildlife rehab and shelter volunteer.” I Need An Intervention! Triage Package FAMANIMALS Sanctuary Life ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 13 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 6 (CONTINUED) Nancy Windheart “Nancy Windheart is an internationally recognized animal communicator and interspecies communication teacher. She teaches courses and training programs in interspecies communication for both lay people and those who wish to practice professionally, and provides animal communication consultations, intuitive and energy healing sessions, and professional mentoring for clients worldwide. She is also a Reiki Master-Teacher and a certified Yoga teacher. Nancy’s interspecies communication students have included scientists, trainers, groomers, behaviorists, animal rescue volunteers and professionals, veterinarians and veterinary technicians, Reiki and animal Reiki practitioners, pet sitters, and many animal lovers from all walks of life. Certified graduates of her Animal Communication Professional Practitioner Training Program have gone on to work professionally in the field of animal and interspecies communication. Nancy’s work has been featured in television, radio, magazine, and online media, and she has written for many digital and print publications. She is a contributor to the book from Sounds True, The Karma of Cats: Spiritual Wisdom From Our Feline Friends. Nancy’s life’s work is to create deeper harmony between species and on our planet through interspecies communion, connection, and communication, and to facilitate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing and growth for both people and animals through her services, classes, workshops, and retreats. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her animal family of dogs, cats, and chickens.” Animal Communication Consultations ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 14 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 6 (CONTINUED) Sue Becker, Animal Communicator & Consultant “I’m an animal communicator, and I’m also a consultant. You will always receive that extra step as part of your consultation. If you’re having problems understanding why your animal friend is behaving, reacting or responding the way he or she is, I can help. I can ask him or her questions and get answers, relay messages for you and provide counselling to your animal friends if needed. I will make sense for you what’s going on, AND you’ll also receive the information, tools and resources you can use to help your animal be happier, find stronger balance and be a great family member! Your connection and understanding of each other will improve and your relationship will deepen in leaps and bounds through this process.” “AN EARLY LOVE AFFAIR I’ve loved animals and have felt close to them for as long as I can remember, admiring the intelligence and magnificence of these creatures so tuned in to the wisdom of the Universe. My love affair includes all of Nature – the trees and grasses, clouds and rocks – and as a child I would spend hours communing with, even just watching, the birds, chipmunks, squirrels and butterflies that visited my yard (and I still do!) On my way to school, I would make ‘heart’ and eye contact with all the cats in their front yards, on porches and in windows, sending them silent, loving greetings. And relaying quiet greetings to the birds in the trees.” Read more Contact Us ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 15 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 7 Recommended Animal Healing Practitioners Animal communication and healing are complementary modalities. In working with families, there are situations where I recommend healing practitioners. If an animal shares about being previously neglected, abused, or surrendered, I recommend the family consider working with a healing practitioner. Other situations where healing may be recommended include: when an animal is adapting to a new home is being introduced to new animal family member(s) about to have surgery (or recovering) experiencing an illness or experiencing behavioral challenge(s) In my experience, animals benefit the most when their human family is involved and also participates in the healing session(s). Animals are always communicating with us. This doesn’t mean we’re doing something wrong. It’s an opportunity for all of us to learn, evolve, and receive support. I’m sharing a list of animal and human healing practitioners, who I know and recommend, who support families with behavioral challenges. I encourage you to do your own research: learn about them, read reviews, and learn how they work. Trust yourself and your intuition when choosing a practitioner. All the recommended animal and human healing practitioners work globally and remotely. They do not need to be present with your animal family (or you) to offer healing. If you reach out to them, or book their services, please feel free to share that I recommended them, thank you! They may be bringing us into awareness, mirroring us, or choosing to take on our stress or even illness. ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 16 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 7 (CONTINUED) Tammy Billups, Animal-Human Wellness Author and Global Healer for Animals & Humans “Tammy is an international authority and spiritual guide on the extraordinary animalhuman sacred soul partnership. She's a certified Interface Therapist (Bioenergetics), author, and healer to the healers. And she's a pioneer and global educator on the animalhuman healing relationship, with three award winning books on the subject, and three proprietary masterclass courses based on findings garnered from the thousands of sessions she's facilitated." “I'm Tammy, and my life's passion is to raise awareness of the higher purpose in the heart and soul of every animal and human experience, ailment, and issue to expedite healing for all beings. Twenty-three years ago, my mother and all three of my animal companions returned to spirit within a few months' time, and quite suddenly, I had access to seeing, sensing, and feeling energy in multiple dimensions. I then embarked on a long overdue deep inner healing journey and in turn, the many medications I was destined to take the rest of my life were no longer needed. I've learned a lot along the way and want to help you and your animal companions have an easier life journey so you can have less suffering, and more love in your lives. Yes, you are so worthy of having a thriving, abundant life!” Read more Animal-Human Tandem Healings™ Healing for Animals Healing for People ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 17 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 7 (CONTINUED) Monique (Moe) Rosteius, Momentous Reiki “Meet Moe, a multifaceted practitioner known for her expertise as an Usui Reiki Master and Teacher, Animal Reiki Practitioner and Teacher, Energy Maven, Communicator and Empath. Her transformative Reiki practice centers around your ability to understand and harness your own energy, or M.O.E. My Own Energy, which can lead to profound life changes. Since beginning her Reiki business, Momentous Reiki & Energetics, Moe has brought grounding, energy renewal and serenity, dissolving energy blockages and fostering holistic balance for body, mind and soul of both humans and animals. Moe has focused on a heart-centered approach in her Reiki practice that has led to exploring the deep connection between humans and animals, discovering how to use energy to establish a harmonious bond and support the well-being of our beloved animal companions and wild animals alike. Moe’s mission is to bridge the gap between humans and the animal kingdom by sharing invaluable insights on how animals work with energy for emotional resilience, adaptation and connection. She invites you to explore how animals navigate Earth’s energies, harness the power of intention, trust their intuition and live mindfully. Through Moe’s guidance, you will learn to apply these animal insights to lead a more balanced, resilient and interconnected life. Moe believes that by embracing these animal-inspired teachings, we can harmonize our own lives to become more present, aware and engaged while offering vital support to the animals in our lives.” Animal Reiki Sessions Animal Reiki Packages Reiki Sessions for People ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 18 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 7 (CONTINUED) Susan Rouse, Cedar Cove Wellness: Reiki for People and Pets “My journey began in energy work in 2003 because my beloved dog Cleo had breathing problems. Shortly after taking my first Therapeutic Touch course; Cleo started to feel better and breathe easier. I was hooked on energy work. I am a Usui, Celtic Reiki, Karuna Reiki® and Kundalini Reiki® Master Teacher and Axiatonal Alignment Facilitator. I love helping others in their journey of learning energy work. I am proud to be a registered Reiki Master Teacher and Reiki Practitioner with the Canadian Reiki Association (CRA), and registered Kundalini Reiki Master Teacher with the Kundalini Reiki Center. I volunteer at Primrose Donkey Sanctuary offering animal reiki sessions. Reiki and Therapeutic touch have changed my life, I use it every day. My husband, children, grandchildren, pets and myself benefit from it. It is hard to remember being without it. Universal healing energy is wonderful and never ceases to amaze me. It is a joy to be able to help people and pets feel better.” Animal Reiki Sessions Healing Sessions ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 19 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 8 Recommended Veterinarians Veterinarians can help determine whether there are any underlying health issues, such as pain or illness, which could be contributing to your animal family’s behavior. If you are interested in online consultation(s), and/ or learning more to support your animal family through educational webinars, conferences, and membership communities, consider contacting these veterinarians. I’m sharing a list of veterinarians, who I know and recommend. I encourage you to do your own research: learn about them, read reviews, and learn how they work. Trust yourself and your intuition when choosing a veterinarian. The recommended veterinarians work globally and remotely. If you reach out to them, or book their services, please feel free to share that I recommended them, thank you! ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 20 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 8 (CONTINUED) Dr. Jeff Grognet, New Earth Vet “Dr. Jeff [as he’s known] is a veterinarian who does things a little differently. An advocate for holistic care, he focuses on nutrition, less dependence on medications and vaccinations, and a new, positive approach to behaviour, depending less on veterinary care. Dr. Jeff hosts webinars, conferences, and membership programs that help caregivers optimize the health of their pets. It is the same information you’d be getting as a client in an office visit with him. It could be a review of the food. Dr. Jeff advocates a fresh diet for avoiding nutritional issues or allergies and gives guidance on recipes. Vaccinations are only needed every nine years but most veterinarians fail to tell you that. And many vaccines are unnecessary. How can we prevent cancer in dogs and cats? And, how can you manage your dog to eliminate behavior issues that you just can’t seem to get under control?” Consultations Available Holistic Window - Canine Holistic Window Feline Past Events (always changing and being updated) ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 21 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 8 (CONTINUED) Dr. Jeff Feinman, The original HomeVet© Since 1987 Integrative Veterinarian and Teacher of Holistic Actions! “Jeff Feinman is a research-oriented veterinarian and molecular biologist who for more than 40 years has applied holistic approaches to health and healing to improve his pet patients’ quality of life and to successfully manage his own symptoms from a genetic disease. His articles have been published in peer-reviewed journals and some can currently be found on the holisticactions.com blog. He is the founder and teacher of Holistic Actions!, an online learning center, resource hub, and petcare community that educates and empowers pet parents and guardians to give their companion animals their healthiest, happiest, and longest lives.” "Through homevet.com and my private practice I’ve been trying to improve companion animal health for almost 30 years. One person at a time. But it’s not enough. Every day I am still contacted by pet guardians who don’t know where to turn. They’ve usually consulted several vet specialists. The problem is that these “second opinions” are really just better informed versions of the first opinion based on the dominant medical model. You deserve more. Let’s build a large worldwide community learning from my experiences and dedicated to length and quality of life. The result will be a well-informed supportive holistic and homeopathic community. The methods and approach to wellness preservation and dis-ease treatment work for me. They can also help your animal companions." Work with Dr. Jeff Holistic Actions! For Healthy Pets ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 22 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 9 Directories & Links: Animal Behaviorists International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) “The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc. elevates animal behavior consulting and training worldwide with ethical standards and the effective use of Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) practices. The IAABC is a certifying organization encouraging evidence-based education, professional development, and networking for animal behavior professionals and the public we serve.” Find an Animal Behavior Consultant/ Trainer The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists “The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) is the certifying board for veterinarians who are specialty trained to advance the behavioral health of animals through clinical practice, research, and science-based behavior education. Boardcertified specialists are known as Diplomates.” Jackson Galaxy “I’ve worked with cats and animal guardians for over 25 years. Much of my work revolves around getting to know your cats personally and your family as a whole. My approach isn’t simply about ‘fixing the problems’ in your home, it’s about building a better & fuller relationship with your animal family.” One-on-one consultations Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado PhD, scientist and established cat expert at Feline Minds “Need help understanding your cat’s behavior? Experienced knowledgeable behavior assistance. Offering remote consultations to help cat guardians everywhere!” (including support with Litterbox Avoidance and Marking) Cat Behavior Services Find a Diplomat ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 23 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 10 Directories & Links: Animal Trainers The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE) (continued) “We support a Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive approach to training (LIMA)." “Our members share a philosophy and approach that honors dogs and our connection to them. We oppose methods that cause pain and discomfort or rob dogs of their natural instincts. We believe understanding how dogs view the world and communicate deepens and enhances our relationships with them.” Locate a Trainer Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT) "We want to further the concept of dogfriendly and humane training techniques across Canada. We endeavour to provide links to educational opportunities, peer networking, and give trainers a space for event advertising of the highest quality." Find a Local Trainer (KPA, CPDT-KA certifications are recommended) Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE) “The Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE) was founded in 1998 by Norwegian dog expert Turid Rugaas, who has been at the forefront of canine communication for many years. We have members all around the globe, allowing us to share knowledge, experience and skills.” ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM Find a Trainer Karen Pyror Academy for Animal Behavior and Training At Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA) we teach effective force-free training in all of our courses. Our aim is to build a community of positive reinforcement trainers who see shared value in collaboration and in discussion of training and behavior science practices and related issues. Find a Trainer 24 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION CHAPTER 10 (CONTINUED) Turid Ruggas, International Dog Trainer, International Dog Trainer Education Patricia McConnell, PH.D. Your Source for Science and Soul in Dog Calming Signals - The Art of Survival “Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) “Dogs use this communication system Emeritus, has made a lifelong commitment towards us humans, simply because it´s the to improving the relationship between language they know and think everyone people and animals. She is known understands. worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and dog training, and for her By failing to see your dog using calming engaging and knowledgeable dog training signals on you, and perhaps even punish books, DVDs and seminars. the dog for using them, you risk causing serious harm to your dog. Some may Patricia has seen clients for serious simply give up using the calming signals, behavioral problems since 1988, and is an including with other dogs. Others may get Adjunct Professor in Zoology at the so desperate and frustrated that they get University of Wisconsin-Madison, teaching aggressive, nervous or stressed out as a “The Biology and Philosophy of result. Puppies and young dogs may Human/Animal Relationships.” For fourteen actually go into a state of shock… We need years she dispensed advice about behavior to learn to understand the language of problems, and information about animal dogs so that we can understand what our behavior research, on Wisconsin Public dogs are telling us. That is the secret of Radio’s Calling All Pets, which was heard in having a good life together.” over 110 cities around the country. Calming Signals - The Art of Survival Calming Signals, Photos Find a Dog Trainer A highly-sought after speaker on dog behavior and training, McConnell has presented seminars all over the United States, and in Canada, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Belgium, Scotland and New Zealand.” Behavior & Health Behavioral Problems ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 25 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION THANK YOU This is the beginning of something good. Thank you for your interest in this resource guide. Thank you for your willingness to work with your animal family, to connect, communicate and collaborate with them. This is the beginning (or perhaps a deepening) of something good for your family (all species). You can help change the world around you by sharing your experiences with others. Your stories help plant seeds and educate others. Thank you! ©CHRISTINENOBLESELLER.COM 26 ADDRESSING BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES THROUGH ANIMAL COMMUNICATION STAY IN TOUCH Connection. Communication. 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