stick to the facts - five hints on how to...

Sometimes easier said than done. Stick to the facts. Your facts are not mine. Your idea is not the as mine, and you assume so much that I don't even know about - and visa versa. The joy of our experience is that we all come from differing perspectives. Take this baggage into relationship with animals - Not fair!

5 TIPS TO HELP YOU STAY ON POINT

Get mentally fit. Practise listening and not going off on a tangent. Keep a question in mind - even with an animal. So, if in a training session focus on one thing at a time.
Stop, Look, Adjust, Move - when working with an animal and it is not going according to plan, stop practising what is not working out. Do something else and come back clear.
Be prepared - so, know what the point of the communication is - what are you wanting to share, experience, teach, learn.
Play. It is not all about the facts, or the rules or the judgement. Take time out to just enjoy being with the animal. Lots of time
Breathe and be. There is nothing more wonderful than being in relationship with animals. The more we are - the more confident we become in their presence, and before we know it - they read our minds and we read theirs.

Basic respect - seeing things from another's point view - without an agenda.

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In memory of my mother

My mum passed when I was 23. I never really had the opportunity to come back home to a respectful relationship with her after my teenage rebellious tribulations and assaults on her goodwill. So this blog is to honour and thank her for her contribution to my love for nature. She was an avid bird watcher and had dreams of travelling through the bush. I have many memories of her being fascinated by animals on our weekend getaways to the Kruger National Park. My first memory of her was her riding a horse called Thunder. That is a beautiful memory and the name of the horse is as mystical and awe inspiring as her impact on who I am in relationship with animals. She was fearless. And always confident that all would be well. She had faith in my animal relationships always. As a very young child I was given the task on many occasions to hand rear orphan wildlife and pets. She never micro managed the process but would offer helpful insight that came naturally to her. The animals in our home

On his retirement. A tribute to a legend

Veterinarian & human extraordinaire. 50 years of true service to the animal world, the animal people, and to his animal-loving family. Four siblings all who care significantly for animals as a result of the way we were raised. To respect life. Because that is who our father his. Our father is more than a vet. He is a compassionate man. A vet who took his oath to care for animals to the greatest level, inspiring those close and around him to do the same. Caring so deeply. Working so hard. Ensuring that he always did his best. He has such depth and wisdom. He has always had a following of people in his life who he wisely guides. His generosity is boundless. He has inspired his children way more than can be imagined. We are pretty sure there are not many people who are so fortunate to have this example of humble love to follow. We are equally unsure whether we can truly honour his example by duplicating his consistently magnanimous actions. We have incredible memories

Reflections and projections

When they judge or throw stones (the people) - grace makes us the blank screen or the still water onto which they can see themselves and take personal account for their actions. When we train animals can we be that clear. So as to wisely be and act rather than contest and fight for what we want🥰

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