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Animal Telepathic Communication With Siberian Husky Sundance

For a little background on this communication, see prior post.

ANIMAL TELEPATHIC COMMUNICATION WITH SUNDANCE

Species:  Canine, Siberian Husky, Male

DOB:        7/6/04

Date:         6/7/10

Re:            Barking and screaming long after thunderstorms are over, and doing the same to come in the house when it's not his turn. 

Hi Sundance, it's me, Karen.  Can you hear me?

I hear you Karen.  You don't like me any more, do you.

Of course I like you - I love you!  I just don't like all the noise you've been making.  It's been upsetting to me, Richie, and the other dogs.

Ok Karen, I'm sorry I've been bad, truly sorry.

Could you explain why you've been acting like there's a thunderstorm  when it's all over and long gone?

Yes, because it was still there.  I'm afraid of electricity - electric storms.  It hurts my brain.  I want to run.  I feel safe with you.  Completely safe.

But the other dogs weren't acting like there was a thunderstorm, so I'm wondering why you have been?

I'm sorry.  I can't help it.  It makes my heart beat too fast and it feels like my chest will explode.  It's hard.  And then I think you won't let me in.

Well we always do let you in.  But it seems like you are faking to get extra attention and time in the house. As soon as you get inside, you act fine and are interested in food.  Dogs who are afraid don't want to eat food!

No Karen, was not faking.  If the weather is really bad, we don't eat.  If you notice,  I didn't eat the other morning.  If it's only a little bad, food makes me feel better.  It gives my stomach something to do.

I see.  But Richie also has the same impression that I do.  Are you sure you are being truthful?

I like coming in and getting food.  But that wasn't the main reason.

Ok, but why do you have to scream so loud? Did you realize how your screaming affects everyone else in this house?  It gets us all upset.

No, I didn't think of that.  I just blank out.  I can't help screaming - it just comes out.

I can understand your blanking out when there's thunder and lightening.  But what about the other times, when another dog is inside having their turn and you start screaming and barking and there is no thunderstorm? 

I just love to be with you so much.  It's hard.  I don't know why I can't be in all the time like K.C. and Jasmine.  It's my job to be with you!

Jasmine is in all the time because she's old and when dogs are old, they can stay inside if they want.  K.C. isn't in all the time, just in the afternoon for a while and at night.  K.C. had a littter of puppies for us and coming inside is part of her reward for all the hard work she's done.  All the other dogs in our family like to come in too.  That's why everyone gets a turn.  All dogs need to be treated as equally as possible.  I love all of you equally.  Do you understand what I'm saying about being fair to everyone?

Yes, I understand.

Good.  Thank you.  And do you understand that when you scream very loud, you get me, Richie, and all the other dogs upset?  I don't expect you to be silent if you're upset, but could you think about trying to bark a little softer and try not to scream?

Yes, I understand and I will try harder.  But it's very difficult.

Yes, it is difficult, but you're older now and I think you can do better if you try.  I'd appreciate it very much if you would at least try. Do you understand what I'm saying about trying to be more quiet when you're upset, so that you don't get others upset too?

Yes, I do understand.  I'll really try harder.  I just want to be with you!

 I'm happy that you like to be with me.  But when you live with a family of many dogs, things must be shared and others must be considered.  No one dog can have everything.   Do you think you might be happier in another home, being an only dog and getting all the attention? 

No!  I don't want another home.  I love it here.  Please don't do that!

I wouldn't want to do that either. But  I needed to know if you're truly happy here or if you'd be happier being an only dog.  That's the only reason I asked.  If you want to live here, you have to try to cooperate and follow the rules.  And one of the rules is everyone gets a turn in the house for special attention.  So it would make me and Richie very happy if you would try to respect that.

Ok, I will try hard!

Great, thank you.  You can still come inside during the day. And if there is a thunderstorm, you can still come inside.  But if there's not a thunderstorm, you must wait for your turn at night.

All right, only if thunder.

There's something else I'd like to talk with you about.  Can you tell me why you bang on your kennel door when I'm outside in the morning finishing poo patrol?

Because I want to come in.

But you know I am going to let you in within a few minutes.  You know I have to get the girls in the other yard and finish poo patrol. And Jasmine is slow coming in. You can see what's going on from inside your yard.   Do you think your banging on the door will make me go faster?

No, I guess not.

You're right, it does not make me go any faster because I'm already going as fast as I can.  So if you could try to be patient and avoid banging on your door, I'd be very happy.  If you keep banging on the door and it breaks, I don't know if I can get another one like it.  Then there would be no door on your kennel and that wouldn't be too good because all the bugs, rain, cold weather and heat would get in.  Do you agree?

Yes.  I guess you are very unhappy with me, aren't you.

No, I love you very much and I think you're an excellent dog. I'm just unhappy about these things we've been talking about.  So please try to be more quiet and avoid banging on your kennel door.

I love you too Karen.  I'll try, I promise.

Tonight is Hamm's turn in the house and there is absolutely not a drop of rain or thunderstorms around anywhere.  I'm expecting you to be a good boy tonight when Hamm is inside and not make noise, ok?

Ok, I understand.  Hamm's turn tonight.

Good.  But I want you to know that if you make noise tonight when it's Hamm's turn, when you come in the house morning I will not give a single crumb of food to you.  That means no picking up the kibble I drop when I fill the  food dishes, no cleaning up the crumbs that Jasmine leaves, no piece of my banana, no bite of my lunch, not one single thing to eat. Do you understand what I'm saying about what will happen if you make noise tonight when Hamm comes in?

I understand, and I'll really try!

Thank you,  that'll make me very happy.  Is there anything that I could do to make your life better, other than letting you in all the time?

Yes, you used to play with me sometimes.  But now you don't.  Could you play with me once in a while?

It's true what you say.  I did used to play with you and I haven't been.  Do you know why?

No, I don't know why.

The reason I haven't been playing with you is I've been trying to get more work done.  Things are hard now. Nobody has much money.  I have to work extra hard to make money to pay for things.

But you need to play yourself sometimes.  It's good for you too Karen!  You never have any fun any more.  I can help you with having fun. Please play with me again?

Ok, I'll make a deal with you.  If you are good tonight, I'll play with you tomorrow.  For every night you are good, I'll make some time the next day to play with you. Does that seem fair?

Yes, that seems fair!

I think so too. Thank you for talking with me and for trying to make me happy by being more quiet.  Don't forget, I love you very much!

I love you and our home and will try to improve!

END OF COMMUNICATION

Next day Notes:  Last night Sundance did try to make less noise while he was out in the kennel and Hamm was in but wasn't all that successful.  He was completely quiet the final 10 minutes before last call outside before bed.  Then we let him in the house to sleep before he had a chance to start complaining.  We need to get some rest and at least  it was my choice and not his demand. Today he was in as usual and I talked with him and gave him affection and attention, but he got no food and I didn't play any games with him.  An unexpected thunderstorm came up this afternoon so I brought everyone in and let Sundance in the house. Tonight we'll see if he does any better but I know the storm stressed him out again.

I don't like to give in, but  Sundance is an especially anxious animal and not a typical independent Siberian.  So I may be asking more of him than he's capable of doing and some creative thinking and compromises could be the best way to achieve a win-win situation for everyone. 

A Problem With Thunderstorms and Sundance

Since he was born, Sundance has been different.  His mom, K.C., chose him as her favorite right from the start.

At barely three weeks of age and toothless, he was escaping from the whelping box to steal his mom's cookie snacks and then would toddle to the other end of the house to be with me. Determination is Sundance's middle name.

I could go on about what a wonderful dog he is, but the one problem with Sundance is his barking and screaming on certain occasions.   It first started when he wanted to be in the house with me all the time instead of outdoors in the fresh air playing with the other dogs in their fenced yards, or sleeping in the heated/air conditioned kennel building attached to the house.  Staying indoors during the day and sleeping in the house at night are options given to the older dogs.  But Sundance loves to be with me, he loves food and I eat all day so it's a match made in heaven.  Yes, I'm a bad mommy - I share some of my food with the dogs, but I ask for something in return.

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 So some time ago I communicated with Sundance about his needs and mine and we came to a mutual agreement. Every night, one our 12 dogs gets a turn being inside for individual attention and the deal is if Sundance stays quiet in his kennel when it's NOT his time or his turn, then he can be inside during the day.  This worked out reasonably well until recently.

We've been having severe thunderstorms for about 2 weeks now.  Sundance is terrified of thunderstorms and starts barking and screaming at the top of his lungs about 45 minutes before they actually arrive.  Inside with us, he quiets and calms, so we let him in.  But over the past week, he's been acting this way in between thunderstorms and we think he's been crying wolf, and taking advantage.  We and the other dogs are all being affected.  Ignoring a screaming dog isn't an option.  After unsuccessfully trying natural remedies, I've been having fantasies about unnatural ones. So I needed to communicate with him telepathically which I finally did this morning after being somewhat more rested and calm enough to do so.  I'll post the communication I had with Sundance tomorrow and hopefully will see some results tonight as the weather this week is supposed to cooperate and be perfect.

Animal Telepathic Communication With Siberian Husky Jasmine

ANIMAL TELEPATHIC COMMUNICATION WITH JASMINE

Species: Canine

Breed:     Siberian husky

Sex:         Female

Born:       10/15/95

Jobs:        Best Friend, Mother, Grandmother, Sled Dog Trainer

Hi Jasmine, it's me, Karen.  Can you hear me?

Hi Karen, you'd like to hear from me now?

Yes.  Would you mind if I wrote our conversation on the computer, on Sky's blog, so people could read it?

No, I'd be pleased to talk with people.

Great, thanks!  First, would you like to say a little about yourself?

Well, I've lived a long life now and seen a lot of things.  I'm in charge here and others look up to me.  I'm wise and I know my purpose in life.  I like to teach and be a mentor.  There are rules to be followed and the younger ones must learn.  I am happy to do this.  It gives me a reason to live.

How does your body feel?

My body feels slow, but I know it well.  I know my limitations and although it may upset you Karen, I am content with the way I am.

Does anything hurt?

My back legs don't work as well, nor do my ears, but really, I'm lucky.  Thank you for the walks , that means a lot to me and helps me.

I'm glad you like your walks Jasmine.  I know you don't like the heat - would you like the walks to be shorter?

Yes, I do like my walks.  Don't be concerned about my pace.  You wonder if it's too much to walk the distance but it's important for me to patrol our home.  I check to see that all is well and the other animals in the woods know all is well.

You talk to other animals while we're walking?

Well, I tell them the news and they tell me theirs.  All is well and secure.  I let them know.  There is always concern about changes to our home, concern by others who live here.

Can you tell me more about that?

The others are concerned about plans humans have.  Sometimes those plans change a lot - like cutting trees.  Cutting trees here is always a concern.  People moving in - there will be new humans near us, moving in.  Building a house.  That is a concern.

Please tell the other animals that the new humans are finished cutting trees for their home and they seem like nice people.

Ok Karen, I'll say that.

Can you tell me what's going on with your food ? You aren't eating in the morning.

No, not hungry in the morning.  Don't worry. I am eating enough.  I don't need much food now.

And you don't seem to like eating in your kennel any more.  Is there someplace else you'd rather eat?

Yes, I'd prefer to eat in front of the door.  The front door.

Ok.  Can you tell me what your favorite food is?

I like chicken skin the best - crispy chicken skin, after you bake it.

Is there something else you'd especially like to eat?

I'd like some frozen yogurt.  That would be nice.  I really don't care so much for anything in particular.  I don't need to eat a lot now.

Yes, but you do need to eat something and I wish you'd eat a little more than you are eating now.  How about sleeping upstairs?  We talked about this before - I know it's hard for you to climb the stairs. I could move your bed in front of the window downstairs and it would be cooler for you.

Oh no, I still like to sleep upstairs!

Alright, but if you change your mind, go lie in front of the window  when it's time for sleeping and I'll move your bed there.

Ok, but I think I like sleeping upstairs best!

Do you have a favorite dog here?

I am very close to K.C. and Hamm. I like everyone really.  I am a friend to all. (K.C. is a daughter and Hamm is a son.)

You walk around a lot outside before you go to the bathroom.  Are you having problems going?

No, it just takes me a while.  I am ok.

Can you tell me what the happiest day in your life has been?

Yes, when K.C. came home with her babies.  I learned a lot when I had my babies and wanted to help her.  I love to teach.  I loved when K.C. came home with her babies!

And what about the saddest day in your life?

When I had my babies and lost one.  Because I was so ill.  I was so ill and not myself.  That was a very difficult period for me.

Yes, very difficult, but you did an excellent job Jasmine.  If you could be another animal, what animal would you be?

That's easy.  A cat.  I would like to be a wild cat.

Why a cat?

Cats can do everything.  They are very althletic - they can fit into small places and climb trees.  Plus I think they are beautiful.

And if you could be a human for a day, would you want to?

Yes, I'd like to be a human for a day.

What would you do as a human?

I'd like to drive a car and see places.  I'd also like to be a human so I could understand the species better.  They I could tell other animals so they could understand too.  We animals have a hard time understanding people.

I agree, people are difficult to understand.  People also have a hard time understanding animals.  Can you tell me a little bit about dogs in general and what they want?

I would say that dogs need love more than anything. More than a fancy home or lots of food.  What we need most is love and security.  Security and being in a home with people is most important.  Security in love.  We will stick by you no matter what and would like the same in return, no matter what. So many don't have that security and love.

Jasmine, you know that people have hurt the planet in many ways .  Do you believe there is hope that things can be changed in time, before it's too late?

Yes, I believe there is a great deal of hope.  People are becoming more conscious of what's happening and trying to prevent more destruction. We animals are working very hard to break the barrier between humans and us.  Very hard.  We do this by speaking to your hearts and appealing to your higher selves.  We strive to win you over with our beauty, sad looks, happy smiles, unusual behaviors, that make people stop, take notice. and wonder - is there something more to animals than we think?  The answer of course is yes!  We are very hopeful indeed.

Do you have a message for people - something you'd like to tell them?

Be loving.  That is my message. 

(Tears are coming from my eyes - Jasmine has never given me tears before in all the conversations we've had.)

Excuse me for being emotional.  There is hope, yes, but a lot of tears and sadness at all the loss, the deaths, the upheavels, the setbacks.  The setbacks are discouraging.  For every effort of a loving act, there are two of hate.  You humans must learn to love, starting with yourselves.

Is there anything I can do to make you feel better about this?  You've never cried before.

No my dear, I have all I desire and more - a family and a home. And I am loved.

Is there any advice you can give to human to help them be more loving?

Yes, expect the best always from yourself and others.  Assume the best.  Picture the best.  Trust more.  Return to your childhood and act as you did then.  Time and life have a way of altering how people think.  But there is much good that is forgotten and all the bad retained.  Trust more, play more, think of the good and don't hold a grudge against the bad.  Avoid hate at all costs, embrace love and hold it tightly.

That is very good advice and I thank you for talking with me Jasmine,  I love you very much.

I love you also Karen, with all my heart.  Thank you for caring for us.

END OF COMMUNICATION

Score Your Dog Food

We are what we eat and that goes for your best friend too.  So what grade does your dogfood get?  Here's a way to evaluate it:

Start with a grade of 100 points.

1.  For every listing of "by-product", subtract 10 points.
2.  For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry", meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points.
3.  If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points.
4.  For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points.
5.  If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e.
ground brown rice", "brewer's rice", "rice flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points.
6.  If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points.
7.  If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points.
8.  If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points.
9.  If corn is lised in the top 5 ingredients, subract 2 more points.
10. If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points.
11. If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points.
12. If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points.
13. If it contains wheat (unless you know your dog isn't allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points.
14. If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to beef), subtract 1 point.
15. If it contains salt, subtract 1 point.

Extra Credit:
1.  If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points.
2.  If the food is endorsed by any major breed group of nutritionist, add 5 points.
3.  If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points.
4.  If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points.
5.  If the food contains fruit, add 3 points.
6.  If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points.
7.  If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points.
8.  If the food contains barley, add 2 points.
9.  If the food contains flax seed oil (not jut the seeds), add 2 points.
10. If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point.
11. If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point.
12. For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count "chicken" and chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "fish" as 2 different sources), add 1 point.
13. If it contains glucosamine and chondriotin, add 1 point.
14. If the vegetables have been tested for pesticies and are pesticide-free, add 1 point.

Scores:
94-100+ = A
86-93 = B
78-85 = C
70-77 = D
69 or less = F

Notes: 

Almost all of the telepathic body scans I do of  dogs show too much salt in the system.  The reason I'm doing a body scan is because the dog is not well, and the cause is usually unknown. 

Sky was recently exhibiting tremors in his front legs and head and salt came up as in issue in his body scan. When I checked the ingredients of the dog food we had switched to 5 months prior, Innova, I discovered salt was the 17'th ingredient.  The closer to the top of the ingredients list salt is, the greater the chance of it causing a potential problem for some dogs, in the stomach, kidney, liver and pancreas.  Sometimes the problems show up quickly, sometimes months later. Salt should be near the end of the ingredients list and sea salt is preferred over table salt.  Innova is an "A" rated food, but it does have a high salt content.  Sky started improving immediately when I changed his food and within 3 days the shaking was gone.

We immediately went back to feeding Timberwolf  Bison as the dogs' base food, which is what we fed for years before switching to Innova (because of a huge cost increase in the Timberwolf), but there are many other good foods on the market for your dog.

Some of the worst rated dog foods at the moment are:  Ol Roy (score 9), Pedigree Adult Complete (Score 14),  Purina Beneful (Score 17) Science Diet Chicken Adult Maintenance (Score 45).

Don't forget to check the ingredients of your dog's treats also for excess salt and potentially harmful ingredients.

Spending money now on high quality food will save you money later at the vets, and help your dog live a longer and healthier life!

(Danjim is pictured at top, Wilbur below)

An Interview With Siberian Husky, Sky

When I started this blog, I never imagined "stuff" would happen that would be serious enough to prevent me from doing almost everything I love.  But throughout my painful journey I've never stopped talking with the animals because they needed me, and I needed them even more.  Happily, things are getting better and life is good again.   So without further ado,  here's an interview  with one of our family members,  Sky.  He has a message he's been asking to share for a long time and although he says he's not good at "saying anything fancy", I believe he's done an outstanding job.  Sky is always telling me his white coat is boring to him and he'd like a different look.  So I selected special effects on my photo editing and Sky's peaceful and healing energy colors emerged.

ANIMAL TELEPATHIC COMMUNICATION WITH SKY

Species: Canine

Breed:     Siberian husky

Sex:         Male 

Born:       8/24/00

Jobs:      Loyal friend, Mentor, Leader, Co-creator of The Animals Magic Shop on Etsy

Hi Sky, it's me, Karen.  Can you hear me ok?
Hi Karen!  I do, I am glad to hear you!

To start, would you like to say something about yourself?

I'm a bit serious, but I have a sense of fun too.  I am subtle.  I like to tease.  I like to get a reaction - laughs - I like to make others laugh.  I like to think I am kind too.  I don't want to hurt anyone, ever.  I like to be of service.  I also like being a little different and unusual.  I am  a romantic.

Can you tell me what you like the most?

I like food.  Being with my family.  I like pizza night and when we watch TV. I like walks and running.  Did I mention food?

 I like when everyone here is happy and smiling.  I like peace and organization, things in order, routine, knowing what to expect.  Above all, I value being loved.  Face rubs are good too!

What things do you dislike?

I dislike bad weather, thunder, unhappiness, when others aren't happy.  I like harmony.

What's you favorite food?

Pizza with meat and cheese.  I like pizza best.

Do you have a favorite toy?

My brother, Hamm.  I love Hamm!

What's your favorite time of year?

Fall - it's just right then.

Do you have a favorite smell?

My paws.  Because they smell like the earth.

If you could be another animal for one day, what would you be?

A squirrel!  I would like to climb trees.  They have lots of fun and no one can catch them.  They play a lot too, and eat all day.  They are smart and funny.

If you could be a human for a day, would you want to?

Yes, but only if I could change back to a dog.  I like being a dog very much.

And if you were a human for a day, what would you do?

I would go someplace where everyone could hear me and talk about animals.

What would you say about animals?

I would tell people how much more there is to animals than they would ever guess - even you Karen. You only know a little bit.

I only know a little bit?

Yes, you only know a little bit.  We animals don't know everything, but almost.  Do you know why?  Because we don't forget when we come to live in this dimension.  We remember everything.  But you aren't supposed to.

Can animals help people remember?

We are your guides. I guess that's a joke in a lot of ways now.  We aren't treated as important by many people.  We're just dumb things and people can do what they want to us.  Because we can't talk as humans do.  That's our handicap.  But that's the way it's supposed to be.

So how can animals help people remember?

We're here to help you go beyond what you think you can do.  I've done that, haven't I?

Yes, you have Sky, very much.  Can you say more about how you in particular are here to help?

I'm a cornerstone.  There are others too that are cornerstones.  I'm building a foundation with others and I am a support.  I have a supporting role.

You work with other animals?

Yes, with other animals.  I'm like the magic animal you used to read about in fairy tales.  Of course, all animals are magical.  But each can choose their own level of involvement according to their personalities and what they prefer.

I see.   So all the animals are working together to help people?

Yes.

And what it is you most want to help us with?

To practice love.

To practice love of animals?

To practice love on every single thing that you do, see, and meet.

Why?

Because you aren't good at it.  People aren't good at it.  You forgot.  Part of what you forgot is to remember love.

But there are many things that are difficult to love.  How can a person love everything?

When you get up, love yourself and the day.  Love what you do before your day begins.  Love what you see.  Love the experience.  It's yours - you can love it or not.  If you love it, then it will change.  You can change everything around you by loving it.

So animals want people to know that love is a very important thing?

Yes, that love is the ONLY important thing.

I see.  Well you're right in saying that people aren't good at love and I promise to think about what you've said and  try to do better myself.  Thank you for talking with me Sky!

Ok Karen.  I love you!

I love you too Sky!

END OF COMMUNICATION

 

Where Did I Go?

My apologies to anyone who has been checking in for the lack of posts. Last summer I injured my back which got progessively worse until I finally found some answers. Thanks to some new stretching exercises and a lot of hard work, I'm getting better every day and hope to be back on track soon!

Meantime, here's a photo of one of our wonderful Siberian huskies - Sky. The Animals' Magic Shop was Sky's idea and he has been very disappointed that our project has been at a standstill, so he will be the first animal you will be hearing from in the near future.

Aside from being my partner in Animal Telepathic Communications, Sky is also our resident food critic - here's his after breakfast comment of the day.