Dog Recovers Quickly From Anesthesia with Healing Touch for Animals®

Hobbes

Hobbes, my wheaten terrier, had surgery to remove two cysts and have his teeth clean at Lake Harriet Veterinary. During our initial visit, Dr. Cathy Sinning and I talked about my Tellington TTouch® and Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA) practice. Dr. Cathy said I could be with Hobbes once he was in recovery. The entire experience was amazing.
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Dog Scared of Camera Helped with TTouch®

For seven years, Amy the nine-year old miniature schnauzer was afraid of cameras and getting her picture taken. Recently there were only pictures of her tail as she ran from the room. What made her afraid of the camera? Ann Platt, Amy’s pet parent, said a professional photographer was trying to get her attention. At the same moment he loudly knocked on a wooden door the strobe light flashed. Amy ran and started her habit of running!
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How Did Animal Communication Help Raven, the Dog?

Denise Anderman of Golden Valley, Minnesota told me how Raven responded to an animal communication session. Here is her story:

Raven

Raven is my very social lab mix who likes to jump my 4-foot chain link fence so he can visit the neighbor’s dog.  He has recently started jumping my fence to visit the rest of my neighborhood as well.  Since he was found as a stray and is a black dog (not so easy to see in the dark), I’ve been very concerned about his safety and have struggled to keep in the yard if he is not on leash.
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Fearful Dog Learning Trust

Kaiser

Kaiser, an 11 year old dog, is very fearful of veterinarians. He loves his people and feels safe with them. Michelle, Kaiser’s guardian and pet parent, saved him at 7 weeks old from being chained up. Michelle did all the right things at the time. She took Kaiser to training and realized the training method was not positive training. So she set out on her own to help Kaiser.

As time passed, Kaiser became very fearful of veterinarians. He snapped out a fear at one vet who then hung him by his leash. She changed vets. Ever since that event, Kaiser reacts terribly to vets. His recent vet visit resulted in him being muzzled, handled with heavy gloves, Michelle being told to leave the examining room, and Kaiser eliminating out of fear! This is when Michelle contacted me at Animal Bridges.

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Tips to Reduce Stress for Your Dog & Cat During The Holidays

Our pets love routines and the holiday season may change their routines. You can easily help them and yourself by taking a few minutes to sit quietly with them and enjoy the moment. Cats and dog love being told how much you love them. Share with them by talking aloud or in your mind how their routines may change.

• If someone is coming to visit, explain who is coming, when, and how long they will visit. This is important for a shy dog.
• If you are going on a trip, tell your cat and dog why they will see suitcases. Tell them when you are leaving and when you will be back – they understand time. Tell them what they are going to their favorite vacation lodging and will have a great time. Remind them you will be back! This is important for a dog with separation anxiety.
• If you are having a party, tell them about the party and who will come. Give them a job – maybe have your dog greet people and your cat stay in her favorite room to rest.
• If you have a Christmas tree, please explain to your dog and cat this is a special tree. (Our first male dog was confused about a tree in the house – no damage done.) Their job is to watch the tree and all the lights on the tree. Also you may give them the gifts they can open!

As you get ready for the holidays, maybe your pets will give you “A Doggy Christmas Surprise.”

Wild Gold Finch Helped with TTouch®

Gold Finch in Elaine's Hands

On a Saturday morning, I was leaving the house and saw a gold finch on the sidewalk by the porch. The gold finch probably hit the windows as it flew to the bird feeder. It let me pick it up. The bird was wobbly and couldn’t stand. It did move its wings. It was leaning to one side but didn’t seem to be injured.

I started doing tiny Tellington TTouch® circles with one finger on its entire back, wings, and head for about five minutes. It even let me remove some loose feathers by its beak. My hands were getting cold because it was 20 degrees outside. I put the gold finch on the woodpile about 4 feet off the ground. I told the gold finch it was safe and I would be back in an hour.

When I returned, the bird was still on the woodpile. I didn’t expect it to stay but it must have listened to me!  The finch let me pick it up. Now it could grip my finger with both claws and was standing straight. It immediately flew but went to the ground. I picked it up again and it flew to the tree. I turned my back and it flew away.  TTouch® and energy work amaze me daily!

Tellington TTouch® Calms Dog on His Walk

I taught a short class (1.5 hours) on Tellington TTouch® at the local community education classes. We covered several TTouch touches,  techniques to calm a dog, and a unique way to use a leash. In the class we used stuffed toy dogs and then the students went home to use the techniques with their dogs.

The next morning I received the following email:

“I used the zig zag TTouch this morning on Chip during our walk.  It kept him from reacting to two dogs that normally are arch-enemies.  Maybe he was just especially calm today OR maybe the TTouch really works on him.”  Ellen Lawless, Minneapolis, MN

Imagine how a much you can learn with a longer class on Tellington TTouch®. If you want more information, feel free to ask Elaine at Animal Bridges.

Was Dog’s Illness Helped with Energy Medicine? You Decide

On Tuesday morning, I noticed a neighbor walking up our sidewalk with tears running down her face. I turned to my husband and said “This is not good.” Pat Jones came to tell us that Harvey, her 11 year old Doodle was dying. Or at least that is what Pat and her husband, Allen Gibas, thought.
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Lost Dog Found with Help of Animal Communications & Energy Medicine – Testimonial

Sue Ann Mohamed of Dayton, Minnesota contacted me about a lost dog. I said finding a lost animal is difficult and I would do the best I could to help find Hans.

The following is Sue Ann’s testimonial.

As a volunteer for the German Shepherd department for Midwest Animal Rescue [and Services, MARS], keeping our dogs safe is a top priority. So you could imagine the heartbreak and concern when one of our arthritic male shepherds scaled the fence at his foster home in August 2011 and just vanished.
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Rabbits Helped with Energy Medicine – A Testimonial

In Energy Medicine Helped Rabbits with Fear and Limited Mobility, I wrote about Emily and Cherry. Barb Kelley wrote the following testimonial/recommendation for my Healing Touch for Animals® certification.

July 26, 2011

Re: Elaine Garley

To Whom It May Concern

I would like to recommend Elaine Garley to you as an outstanding practitioner of Healing Touch for Animals. Elaine came to my house and treated two rabbits with completely different problems. She is professional, gentle, and skilled. Both rabbits responded easily to her ministrations.
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