Understanding and Strengthening the Bond

I recently had a very touching experience that reminded me of the importance of building trust and communication in our relationships with our animal family members.

A few days ago, I had an animal communication session with someone who had just adopted a dog. The pup was very loving but also seemed to carry a lot of anxiety and fear that worried their human. I was contacted to see if I could help uncover the root of the dog’s anxious behavior and help the two build a stronger bond.

As a Professional  Animal Communicator, I’m often approached by people who want to create a deeper connection with their animal friends and family members. Trust is one of the most essential building blocks of any relationship, and that’s no different when it comes to our animal companions.

Assessment in Building Trust

During an animal communication session, I engage in telepathic and intuitive conversations with animals to assess their trust in their human family members and caregivers. This form of communication offers a unique window into their minds and hearts, helping us better understand their emotions and thoughts. By fostering trust and understanding between humans and animals, I aim to bridge the communication gap.

It’s crucial to understand species-specific behavior when communicating with animals. Each species, whether feline, equine, or canine, has its own distinct behaviors, cues, and needs. I often refer clients to specialized feline, equine, and canine behaviorists to address these nuances effectively. This collaborative approach ensures a well-rounded understanding of the animal’s needs, both on a telepathic and intuitive level and within the context of their species.

As an Animal Communicator, I can only convey what animals think and feel and why they behave the way they do.

Telepathic and intuitive communication offers a unique avenue for enhancing trust and relationships between humans and animals. It transcends language barriers and allows us to connect on a level that goes beyond words. By acknowledging and addressing the emotions and thoughts of our animal friends and family members, we can nurture a profound sense of trust, empathy, and compassion.

Causes of Animal Trust Issues

Understanding the reasons behind trust issues in animals can be a complex and challenging process. There are several factors that can contribute to such issues, which may not be easily identifiable or addressable through telepathic and intuitive communication methods.

Past Negative Experiences

Just like humans, animals can carry emotional baggage from negative experiences in their past. They may have gone through distressing situations with you or a previous caregiver that have left a lasting impact on their trust. These experiences can range from traumatic events to a history of neglect. It is essential to recognize and address these past traumas as it is crucial in rebuilding trust and creating a safe environment for your animal companion.

Lack of Acknowledgment

Animals are unique beings with their own personalities, preferences, and feelings. If they feel that their opinions or preferences are being consistently ignored or overridden, it can erode their trust in us. Just imagine how you would feel if you were always ignored or disregarded – it’s natural to become wary in such situations. To build trust, it is essential to not only meet their physical needs but also respect their emotional and mental well-being. Acknowledging their feelings and preferences is crucial in fostering trust and strengthening the bond between you and your animal companion.

Availability

Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship, and it’s no different when it comes to our animal family members. Consistency and reliability are key factors that help build trust between animals and their human caregiver or family member. When animals feel safe and secure in their environment, they are more likely to trust their humans and form a strong bond with them. This bond can be strengthened by providing comfort and support during stressful situations and by being present and consistent in their daily lives. By nurturing trust through empathy, patience, and understanding, we can create a strong and meaningful connection with our animal companions that is based on mutual trust and respect.

Steps to Building Trust

Building trust with your animal family member is a journey that requires patience, empathy, and a deep understanding of their unique needs and emotions. 

To truly forge a connection with your animal on this topic, it’s important for me to explore telepathically and intuitively whether any negative experiences have eroded their trust in humans, animals, and situations. Negative experiences can cast long shadows and overshadow the positive moments that they might otherwise take for granted.

As an animal parent or caregiver, there are a few steps you can take to build trust with your animal.

Active Listening: The First Step

Active listening and reading body language are essential in building trust with your animal companion. Animals communicate in various ways, including through body language, vocalizations, and subtle cues. As an animal parent or caregiver, paying close attention to your animal companion’s unique communication style is essential. For example, a wagging tail might signify excitement, while flattened ears could indicate discomfort.

By noticing subtle cues and your animal’s body language, you can better respond to their needs and feelings. Active listening is foundational in building trust because it shows you respect and acknowledge their emotions. So, take the time to actively listen to your animal companion and work on understanding their unique communication style.

Learning Their Language: The Second Step

Effective communication with your animal companion involves investing in understanding their unique language. This may require improving your ability to interpret their body language, vocalizations, and behavior. Taking the time to learn and respond appropriately to their signals shows that you respect their needs and feelings. Consider working with a professional animal behaviorist to enhance your understanding of your animal.

Explaining Circumstances: The Third Step

It can be difficult to fulfill your animal’s immediate needs when circumstances don’t allow it. However, verbal communication is key in such situations. By talking to your animal companion in a calm and empathetic manner, you can help them understand why certain actions are necessary. Even if they don’t fully grasp the situation, your tone and presence can go a long way in maintaining their trust. Effective communication helps bridge the gap between what they expect and what is actually possible.

Prioritize Safety: Ensuring Security

Ensuring your animal companion’s safety, both physical and emotional, is important. Create an environment where they feel secure and protected. This includes providing a safe and comfortable living space, secure enclosures, and safeguards against potential hazards. Additionally, offer emotional support during stressful situations or unfamiliar environments. When they know they can trust you to keep them safe, their trust in you as an animal parent or caregiver deepens.

Consistency Matters: Be Reliable

Consistency and reliability are key elements in building trust. Establish clear routines and interactions. Animal companions thrive on predictability, and knowing what to expect from you creates a sense of security. Consistency extends to everything from meal times and exercise routines to daily interactions and commands. When your actions are reliable, your animal companion can depend on you, strengthening the bond of trust.

Well-Being as Priority: Their Health Matters

Prioritizing your animal companion’s overall well-being is crucial in ensuring their health and happiness. It involves making decisions that consider their needs and prioritize their care. This commitment requires providing them with regular veterinary check-ups, a balanced diet, mental stimulation, and physical exercise. It also involves ensuring they have access to clean water, a comfortable living space, and opportunities for mental enrichment.

By putting your animal companion’s well-being first, you demonstrate your dedication to their trust and happiness. It shows that you are committed to providing them with a healthy and fulfilling life. Remember, your animal companion relies on you for their care and well-being, so making their needs a top priority is essential.

Support in Tough Times: Be There

Building trust also means being there for your animal companion during challenging moments. Whether they’re facing struggles, anxiety, or insecurity, your comforting presence can make a significant difference. Offer reassurance, soothing words, and physical comfort when needed. Being a source of support during their tough times reinforces their trust in your unwavering presence.

Advocate for Them: Be Their Voice

As an animal parent or caregiver for your animal companion, stepping up and advocating for them when necessary is essential. This may include standing up to a pushy peer at the dog park or questioning a trainer’s methods. Speaking up for your animal demonstrates your commitment to their well-being and safety. It shows that you are willing to protect them from harm and treat them with respect and kindness.

Partnership, Not Dictatorship: Collaboration Matters

It’s important to cultivate a partnership rather than a dictatorship in your relationship with your animal companion. Trust is built through collaboration and mutual respect, so it’s important to acknowledge their desires and preferences and involve them in decision-making whenever possible. When they feel valued and respected as partners in the relationship, they are more likely to trust your judgment and guidance.

Telepathic Communication

It’s pretty amazing to think that all animals communicate with each other and even with humans through telepathic communication. If you have animal family members and friends, you might not realize it, but you’re already communicating with them telepathically and intuitively! They’re sending you messages every day, and sometimes you might have a thought enter your mind, a visual image as a quick flash, or perhaps a feeling or sensation that you dismiss as just your own, but it could actually be your furry friend communicating with you.

Unfortunately, not everyone knows about their intuitive abilities, or they might not trust the messages they’re receiving. That’s where Animal Communication comes in as a healing art that can help you really understand and connect with your animal companions.

In Conclusion

Building genuine trust with your animal companion requires time, patience, and unwavering effort; the rewards are immeasurable. Through telepathic communication, we can deepen our connection with animals and truly understand what they are saying. 

If you want to develop your intuition and establish profound connections with animals, consider joining Susan J. Squittieri’s Animal Communication classes at Two Bear Healing Arts in Valley Cottage, New York. If you cannot attend an in-person class, you can contact Susan via email to join the waiting list for upcoming online courses.