The Human-Animal Connection 69 Animals Have Feelings Too

The Human-Animal Connection 69 Animals Have Feelings Too

Author: Pet Life Radio June 13, 2025 Duration: 34:49
Does your animal have a choice about what they do or don’t do? Retired psychology Professor, Deborah Jones has been training dogs for over three decades and has developed a philosophy and method she calls Cooperative Care. This method is about giving dogs choices whenever possible during training and in daily interactions. Although there will always be situations where the dog has no choice (such as being examined at the vet’s office!), but we can best prepare dogs for this experience by finding and training situations where they can let us know how they are feeling. By paying attention to the way they are communicating with us, we can observe and correctly interpret their feelings — are they comfortable in this situation? What is bothering them? Are they tired? Are they reacting to our tension or agenda? We can greatly improve all situations for the animals who share our lives when we respect their feelings and provide opportunities for them to choose pace, duration and timing.

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Ever notice how your pet seems to know exactly what you're feeling? That silent understanding is the heart of The Human-Animal Connection-Pet Life Radio Original. This isn't just another animal show; it's a deep, thoughtful exploration of the unspoken bond we share with our companions, hosted by the team at Pet Life Radio. We're diving into a specific framework known as the 33 Principles and Healing Methods, which offers a guide to truly listening to and communicating with the animals in our lives. Each episode unpacks aspects of this philosophy, moving beyond basic care to explore how our relationships with pets and all creatures can foster mutual healing and a more compassionate world. Designed for families, animal lovers, and the curious, the podcast creates a space where stories, practical insights, and broader cultural reflections on our place in the natural world intersect. Tuning in feels like joining a conversation with friends who believe, as we do, that animals are constantly speaking to us in their own way. Our hope is that through these discussions, you'll find new ways to strengthen your own unique bond, making life richer for you and the animals you love. This Pet Life Radio original series is for anyone ready to look a little closer and listen a little more deeply to the creatures who share our homes and our planet.
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