We organise so much of our lives without really thinking about how those changes might look from our animal’s perspective.
Not because we don’t love them. Quite the opposite!
But think about it.
You’re moving house. Going on holiday without them. Changing jobs. Someone new is moving in. You’re bringing home another pet. Maybe there’s a baby coming, someone is leaving home or your daily routine is about to completely change.
You know exactly what’s happening.
Your animal doesn’t.
And this is something I’ve talked about in Animal Communication for years. We often expect our animals to simply adjust because we understand what’s going on. But imagine someone suddenly started packing your belongings into boxes, moving furniture and changing your daily routine without explaining why.
You’d probably have a few questions too!
Animals Notice Change Before It Happens
Animals are incredibly observant.
They notice the suitcase coming out.
They notice boxes being packed.
They notice when furniture moves, people come and go, your working hours change or their usual routine suddenly isn’t so usual anymore.
And importantly, they notice you.
If you’re excited, nervous, stressed or running around trying to organise twenty things at once, your animal may pick up that something is different.
This is why I believe communication should begin before the change happens, rather than waiting until your pet becomes unsettled.
Going on Holiday Without Your Pet?
This is a perfect example.
You know you’re going to Bali for ten days and coming home next Thursday.
Your dog just saw the suitcase come out!
From their perspective, something is changing.
So tell them.
Let them know you’re going away and, importantly, tell them you’re coming back.
Explain who will be looking after them. Tell them whether they’ll be staying at home with a pet sitter, going to a family member or staying somewhere else.
Keep it simple.
You don’t need to explain your flight number and hotel itinerary!
Just give them clear information about what’s going to happen.
Tell Them What’s Going On
The same applies to other changes.
If you’re moving house, tell them you’re all moving together.
If another animal is joining the family, start talking about them before they suddenly appear through the front door.
If your working hours are changing, explain that you’ll be leaving and coming home at different times.
And if someone is leaving the household, don’t assume your pet won’t notice.
They will.
This is why grounding and being present are such important parts of my Animal Communication Method.
Before communicating with your animal, stop.
Take a breath.
Become present and get clear about what you actually want them to understand.
But Communication Goes Both Ways
Here’s the part I think we sometimes forget.
It’s not only about telling our animals what’s happening.
We also need to give them the opportunity to respond.
How are they feeling about the change?
Are they worried?
Is there something they don’t understand?
What do they need from you?
And if their behaviour suddenly changes, instead of immediately thinking:
“What’s wrong with you?”
Perhaps ask:
“What are you trying to tell me?”
Because behaviour can be communication too.
Here are my 6 Steps in How to Communicate with your Pet
Supporting Your Pet Through Change
This is one of the reasons I created my Change Pet Hypnosis recording.
It’s specifically designed to support animals when something in their world is changing.
This could include:
Moving house. Going on holiday without them. A new family member. Another pet arriving. Someone leaving home. Changes to their routine. Or simply a period when life feels very different.
The recording combines Animal Communication, hypnosis, music, binaural beats and Reiki energy healing as part of the way I work with animals.
Throughout the recording, I’m also communicating with your pet, helping them understand what’s happening while creating a calm environment for them to relax.
And they don’t have to sit politely beside the speaker listening to every word!
They can sleep.
They can lie on their bed.
They can wander around.
They can completely ignore you, which let’s face it, some animals have turned into an art form!
Use It Before the Change Happens
Where possible, I recommend introducing the Change Pet Hypnosis before the change occurs.
If you’re going away, for example, start playing it before you leave.
Then ask whoever is caring for your pet to continue playing it while you’re away.
For me, it’s about helping your animal feel included rather than suddenly wondering where you’ve disappeared to.
Because what feels like a perfectly normal ten-day holiday to you can be a very big change in their world.
Sometimes You Need to Go a Little Deeper
There are also times when you’ve explained what’s happening and you’re still thinking:
“There’s something else going on here.”
That’s where having an Animal Communication session can help us go deeper. I communicate directly with your animal and explore what’s happening from their perspective.
We can ask how they’re feeling, what they understand about the change, whether something is worrying them and what might make things easier.
And then comes one of my favourite parts.
Negotiation.
Animal Communication isn’t about letting our animals run the household.
Otherwise we’d all be sleeping on six inches of mattress while the dog enjoys the king-sized bed! It’s about listening to what they need, explaining what we need and finding a way forward that works for everyone.
Your animal is part of your family.
So when life changes, include them in the conversation.
Tell them what’s happening.
Prepare them when you can.
Listen when their behaviour changes.
And remember, while you know exactly what’s happening next, your animal may simply be waiting for you to explain it.
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Simonne Lee
Animal Communicator • Energy Healer • Negotiator • Teacher