Frequently asked questions
How do you make contact with the animal?
I go to a quiet place at a time when I won’t be disturbed and focus all my attention on the photograph. I clear and open up my mind, making myself a receiver, and then tune in to the animal by first putting my hand over the photo to establish contact.
What does it feel like when one is having the dialogue?
To me it feels most like listening out with all your senses for something very subtle and faint. Sometimes feedback will come through loud and clear, but mostly it is necessary to have all my antennae out and listen hard. When feedback comes through it often comes at incredible speed
What kind of questions can you ask?
We can ask questions about any aspect of an animal's life, and about any factors that may be affecting him or her. Animals are as preoccupied as we are with food, shelter and relationships, whether with other animals or with people. I cannot think of a topic that cannot be approached, although if it's a sensitive one (to do with unacceptable behaviour, for instance) it will need to be approached gently.
How can you and the client be sure you are not imagining it all?
I always make sure to ask some questions which the client can verify: things like what food the animal likes, where he or she likes to sleep, favourite toys and favourite people. This reassures me, as well as the client, that I really have made contact with the animal.
Do animals always tell the truth?
Most animals welcome the chance to get a message over to their humans which they may have been trying, and failing, to communicate for ages. So in most cases, what they say will be truthful. Some, however, may be economical with the truth if it suits them, or if they feel it may get them into trouble (cats come to mind!). And occasionally there will be a joker who likes to wind you up - the range of personalities is as wide as with humans.
Will the animal do what I want, after the consultation?
The purpose of Animal Communication is not to control animals or change their behaviour - it's to understand their point of view and, if there is a problem, the reasons for it. I have never known a case where what an animal told me about a problem did not make complete sense from his or her own point of view. This includes puzzling behaviour and 'misbehaviour'. Very often, the problem stems from us, and it's we who need to change things to address the problem. Things should then improve. But an animal won't always stop doing something he or she enjoys doing (like cats getting up on the kitchen work-surfaces) just because we want them to.
Is it possible to communicate with any animal?
Animals, like people, vary in that some are more articulate and forthcoming than others. But I have never yet come across a species that cannot be communicated with at some level. Not surprisingly, I am most often asked to communicate with cats, dogs and horses.
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