A journal by Dawn Stone
Thoughts, experiences and things I’ve learned.
Over the years, the animals I’ve worked with have taught me so much.
I thought it would be lovely to have somewhere I could share some of those experiences, answer the questions I’m often asked, and talk about the things I feel are really important. I hope you find something here that helps you and your animal companion.
Moving forward without forgetting
People talk about “moving on”. I don’t think that’s what we’re looking for. What losing Mylo taught me about carrying them with us.
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What is animal communication?
What I actually do when I “talk” to an animal, what comes through, and what I will and won’t claim for it.
Can you communicate with an animal in spirit?
The questions guardians bring me after a loss, what I believe about the connection continuing, and where communication ends and counselling begins.
Understanding grief after losing an animal companion
Why it hurts the way it does, why it doesn’t follow a timetable, and why so many guardians feel they have to hide it.
How our emotions can influence our dogs
They notice more than we think. On tone, pace, routine, and what I see change in a dog when their guardian finally slows down.
What happens at a Canine Retreat?
A walk through a retreat day, from the first breath to the last muddy paw, and why I keep them small.
What I write about
Three threads, one connection.
How I listen to animals living and in spirit, and what that work involves. The service page.
Gentle writing for guardians who have lost a companion, from someone who has been there. How I can support you.
Dogs, horses, retreat days and the small things that help us understand one another. About the retreats.
If something here has raised a question, do ask.
I write these because people ask me things, and I’d far rather hear the question than have you wondering.