On a Friday afternoon Jennifer Lammers of St. Paul called me about her dog she received three months before. Gracie, a very concerned Fox Terrier/Whippet mix, was a very frightened and “Velcro dog” when they first adopted her. The immediate problem was Jennifer and her husband were going out of town the next day.

Earlier in the week, they did a test run at a kennel where their other two dogs stayed. The others loved the kennel. On the “test run” night, Gracie would not let the staff in their room unless they threw treats in. She growled and barked at the staff. The kennel wasn’t sure if she could stay there.

Jennifer called me to see if I could explain the situation to Gracie. Later that afternoon, Gracie and I had an animal communication. She was at her home and I was at mine.

Gracie opened the conversation, “I am so confused. The other day I went with the other dogs to this kennel for the night. I wasn’t very happy at night. I got really upset because I thought someone would take me away. So I was nasty. Now (holding breathe) I saw the suitcases are out. I don’t want to be abandoned again.”

I asked her to exhale because she was holding her breath and explained why she went to the kennel. I asked her, “Do you understand you are at your forever home?” After a big sigh, “Now I do. I thought I was being abandoned again. Oh thank you for telling me. Thank you so much.”

I continued the conversation explaining why the suitcases were out, why she and her dog siblings were going back to the kennel, and she had a new job at the kennel. Now Gracie understood people would come into her room and she was safe. Her job was to politely greet the staff and be nice to them. She was ready to go to the kennel the next day.

A few days after Gracie’s stay with her dog siblings at the kennel, Jennifer said Gracie was much better at the kennel. She barked as the staff came in the room and then gently put her front paws on their legs. The staff noticed the difference!

Many dogs are very worried and concerned when their family leaves them. Remember an animal communication can make everyone’s vacation much happier and easier. Contact Elaine when you need to assure your pet about your travels. They will be so grateful you did.