Comments on: Book Review: Wagging Tales by Tim Link

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:42:36 +0000

I think absolutely right, Layla – it’s so important to tell our pets what’s going to happen. It’s especially important when it’s something that we know they may not be too thrilled about.

By: Layla Morgan Wilde

Layla Morgan Wilde — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:43:31 +0000

Looks like a winner. Most animal lovers talk to their fur friends but don’t listen to them as much. I’ve always believed in a back and forth communication. It’s easy for me with two chatty Siamese who talk a little too much! Pets are less stressed when you tell them exactly what’s happening i.e. “We’re going to the vet to find out how you can feel better.”, I’ll be gone until dinnertime.”, “Your sister/friend/mom etc. has gone to live elsewhere.”
I especially think it’s important to tell pets before you go away on a trip. I always say how long I’ll be gone and,” I’ll be back and I’ll miss you”. They don’t always understand 10 days versus 14 days but they understand “same as last time or longer than last time”.

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:33:40 +0000

Marg, I’m sure you’re doing it every day. We all naturally have the ability, especially as children, it just tends to get trained out of us as we grow up. We’re being told that it’s not “normal” to talk to the animals, but some people never lose the ability, or recover it later in life. I think it’s all about making a heart-to-heart connection with our animals, and to allow ourselves to listen with our hearts rather than our heads.

By: Marg

Marg — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:26:33 +0000

That looks like a really interesting book. I would love to hear more about communicating with animals although I think I do it every day. We will have to start saving our pennies so we can get one. Thanks for the review.