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Insights Into Intuitive Living

A blog to help deepen your connection with your intuitive center and your pets

How to help a nervous rescued dog know they are okay
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How to help a nervous rescued dog know they are okay

If your rescued dog still feels very nervous most of the time, despite the heaps of love, time, and reassurance you've given them...

I'd love to offer a glimpse into what they may be experiencing through the lens of animal communication, and why they may need more than simply hearing your words that they are okay to truly know they are safe with you.

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How do I stop my cat from waking me up?
Behavior issues, Success stories Joanna Schmidt Behavior issues, Success stories Joanna Schmidt

How do I stop my cat from waking me up?

If you are struggling to understand what your cat is up to when they are waking you up at 4 am…

I’d love to tell you a story about my cat, Miss Kitty Sassy Pants, and how we managed to get beyond the “she’s just asking for food” response and turned around a super annoying behavior in a way that worked for everyone (including her).

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What is your pet’s intuitive communication style?
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What is your pet’s intuitive communication style?

When you're trying to intuitively tune in with your pet for the first time, even as sensitive as you are, it's pretty normal for it to feel like trying to take down a piñata in the dark with a toothpick.

It helps to know the ways they *might* be trying to get messages across, but there are a lot of them. Here are a few common ones to get you started.

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3 Harmful generalizations about pets that can damage connection
Questions to ask your pets Joanna Schmidt Questions to ask your pets Joanna Schmidt

3 Harmful generalizations about pets that can damage connection

There are so many generalizations about what animals feel, need, and understand. But just like “one size fits all” rarely fits anyone, reducing pets to broad stereotypes may be doing both you and your animal companion a disservice.

Here are 3 generalizations that can create disconnection between you and your pets and questions to ask your pets instead to better understand them as the unique individuals they are.

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