12/31/2011

Have a MARVELLOUS New Year!!

Another year comes to its end. Many things happened (e.g. we moved...still looking for a place called home, travelled to Portugal by camper, the birth of our cute puppies and the rearing...coming back to life online, a Social Media Management education but also back to the roots with shamanism...so thrilling!). It was a great year and I learned a lot and appreciate every bit of it. It was filled with all kinds of experiences. How was your year??
 
I also want to THANK YOU for hanging in there, joining & accompanying me! For your comments (I LOOOOVE to hear from you since it shows me what you think and I love to learn from you, too! Plus it makes me feel like I am not alone here ;)...) & "likes" ...for being there! I still believe people are more important than machines ;)...so am happy if I hear from living beings :):)..
 
Oops, before I forget: I have a great opportunity to start the NEW YEAR healthy & fit (and fully supported!!)! Check this out: http://bit.ly/sJseDS Hurry, it starts on 2nd January! After this you will be fit to all kinds of fun stuff with your dog! ;)
 
Most of all I wish you a wonderful, successful, motivated & happy new year with health, love & laughter! Lots of fun with your four-legged friend(s)! May we all follow our path with our heart and be guided through an extraordinary year 2012 together in peace, harmony, inspiration and true conscious co-creation of our paradise on earth! I am excited!! *jumpupanddown* :)
 
Have a marvellous night & get some rest ;)...

For all owners who have scared dogs:
  • Make sure you are around but don't itensify their state of mind by petting or talking sweetly to them! This may sound bad but I dog will always look for others to see how they react. If they see themselves affirmed by you petting them (therefore rewarding them) or talking sweetly "It's ok. Mommy is here..." and feeling sorry for them (therefore showing your own insecurity)...it makes it worse!! You tell them pretty much something like this: "I am scared, too, and don't know what to do. So, don't look for my guidance since this is really bad and you are right in being afraid of it." Do you want that?
  • Try to redirect them *before* it gets loud and they are in stress mode. Play with them, do exercises, etc. (whatever they like best) and of course stay calm and assertive yourself. Be as nothing special would happen around! If you can manage to connect the noise with fun for your dog s/he will enjoy the whole sczenario.
  • Have them in a room with windows closed (shutters down), radio on (optional)..and be around...calmly and assertively. Show them you are "strong" enough and can handle the situation.
  • Make sure everything is secure around the dog. Some dogs run panically through the house or hide. Watch out for burning candles the dog might knock over, etc. Keep your dog on the leash when you are outside! If the dog is used to the crate s/he might feel safe in there during this crazy night...and just sleeps away...:)
  • Also watch your own thoughts. If you keep thinking and therefore imagining how bad it will be...the dog will react to it. Dogs are very sensitive. They feel what you feel... Rather imagine something wonderful and create a vision around this!
  • When worse comes to worse...give tranquilizer (natural ones can work, too)...but talk about it with your vet.
 
Have a safe & calm turn of the year with your animal friend(s)!!