Kylie Working her Therapy Dog Magic on Her Special Friend

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_0237As I’ve said in the past, as well as write about in my book, “Through Frankie’s Eyes,” I had high hopes that Kylie would have been my therapy dog 8 1/2 years ago when I brought her home as a pup. Instead, Frankie filled that role. And as it turned out, Kylie is a homebody, and venturing out into the world is not her thing.

But she loves and adores our friend, Cassy. In fact, besides me and John, Kylie has never let anyone lay on her like a pillow as she does with Cassy.

These two were meant to come together in the special way that they have. To fill a beautiful role in each others lives. It always warms my heart when I see these two bonding together. I love them both so much.

Last night we grilled out, played ladder golf, and had beautiful conversation with Cassy. We reminisced about how the fact this weekend one year ago she came to live with us as she transitioned through a divorce. Last summer seems now like it is so surreal. But in that time we all formed a bond  that feels like our own special definition of family.

We all have learned so much in the past year – some times trying and hard – but the rewards of being there for Cassy have been some of the greatest blessings for John and I. We often call her our “little bird.” To see her flying out into the world on her own now (she moved out last September) comes with so many emotions I never thought I’d experience and I’m grateful for all of them.

And it turns out after all that Kylie is her own unique therapy dog in that she will always give Cassy a soft place to lay her head when she needs it, as we will always welcome Cassy to her “home away from home” when she needs it, too.

Are You Curious about Animal Communication? Free Teleseminar.

Posted by Barbara Techel

imagesToday I’m excited to share with you information about a free teleseminar I’m hosting with author and animal communicator, Dawn Baumann Brunke.

The world of animal communication has been a fascination of mine for quite some time. I’ve personally had some very enriching experiences in working with Dawn and having her “speak” to Frankie, Joie and Kylie. Because of this, I’d love for others to experience a deeper connection with their pets too.

More information and how to register is below. Please also feel free to email me your questions ahead of time (barb@joyfulpaws.com) and we will try to get to as many as we can the evening of the call.

Animal Communication Free Teleseminar 

hosted by Barbara Techel with author and animal communicator, Dawn Baumann Brunke

Have you ever wondered:

What is animal communication and what can it do for you?

In this one hour free teleseminar we will explore how animals communicate with us and how we can open ourselves up to listen, which in turn can lead us to a deeper and more enriching relationship with our pets.

On Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 at 7:00pm central standard time, join us on this interactive call to learn more.

Are you ready to join us? All you need to do is enter your name and email below and we will send you the details to join us for this call.

Once you have signed up we invite you to email us your question to Barbara at barb@joyfulpaws.com

If you can’t join us live for the call, still be sure to sign up as we will send you the recording the day after the call.

About Dawn 

shapeimage_2Dawn is the author of five books about exploring our connections with the animal world.

The books: — Animal Voices — Animal Guides, Animal Guides —Shapeshifting with Our Animal Companions —Animal Teachings —The Animal Wisdom Tarot

All of the books explore different facets of how communicating with animals expands our conscious awareness, deepens our relationship with all beings, and helps us to discover more about ourselves. I offer animal communication phone readings and workshops. And, I am a former massage therapist, bodywork teacher, and editor of Alaska Wellness Magazine. For more, you are invited to explore my website, Animal Voices.

Wise Yellow Dog Predicts Spring Soon. Come See.

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_1980 1200Later yesterday afternoon, as we often do on the weekends, John and I sat in front of our woodstove. Kylie resting on the sofa next to John and Gidget curled up next to me sitting across from them.

We, like many of you, are anxious for spring. We wonder if it will ever get here. The anticipation has really been building and especially after a pretty brutal winter. It has just made it all that more challenging to not want to shout each day, “Hurray up and get here spring!”

As we sat gazing into the fire burning in the woodstove last night, John glanced over at Kylie. “Spring is almost here, Kylie. I’ll bet you can’t wait to smell all the smells of spring. It will get here. Just you wait and see.”

Her head perched on the yellow pillow, yellow dog truly has no worries if spring will arrive. She just knows. That is what dogs do. They teach us to just be in the moment. To trust. To have faith.

If Kylie could talk I’d think she’d say:

But papa, it is already here in many ways.

Can’t you feel it in the warm sun on your skin?

Can’t you see it in the light? It is brighter and longer now in the sky.

Can’t you hear it in the chirping of the birds every morning? They too say, it is on its way!

And the smells! oh the smells!  Haven’t you been watching as my nose is to the ground every morning and evening? Oh, the delicious smells!

I know you know it is here as I linger longer outside each evening and my ears do not seem to be working again when you call me to come in.

So you see, it is here. I’m your reminder to see what you sometimes cannot see. I promise you, spring is already here, and will continue to be here if you just listen and pay attention to wise yellow dog.