About six weeks ago, I decided to try an animal communicator – I’d been calling them “dog psychics” – to help with my dog Bitzy. She’s almost 13 and has been whining a lot. I felt like I wasn’t meeting her needs, and I wanted her to be as happy as possible in her senior years.
I used to be skeptical, but a friend’s experience changed my mind. His dog was destroying his house, and an animal communicator immediately told him the dog missed a chair by the window that had been removed. Once the chair was replaced, the problem stopped.
I asked around on Instagram, and someone recommended Miranda Alcott, an animal communicator. I booked a session, and it was incredible! Before I tell you about it, I highly recommend listening to Miranda’s podcast interview with Jordan Younger. It’s really informative.
Basically, animal communication is about understanding animals beyond just their body language and sounds. Miranda explained that she tunes into an animal’s frequency, kind of like a radio, to communicate with them. She translates between animal and human “cultures,” helping both sides understand each other better. This can help with behavior, emotions, and even health issues.
My experience was extremely helpful. Knowing what my dogs are thinking allows us to be better pet owners – they’re really family members! I identified a lot of Bitzy’s emotional issues and could address them.
Our session started with Miranda’s assistant sending homework: photos of each dog and a list of questions. We focused on behavioral issues, not health. Miranda only looks at the photos and questions after the session starts, to maintain ethical standards.
Bitzy, who’s been whining a lot, immediately communicated her unhappiness. She said, “Help me get rid of the dog,” referring to our other dog, Ruby. It turns out Bitzy felt unprepared for Ruby’s arrival and needed more alone time. Miranda suggested solo adventures for Bitzy and alone time when she’s agitated. This has been a huge improvement!
We also learned Bitzy was a little resentful about Ruby but still loves us. She just needs more one-on-one time. She also doesn’t want to be left alone with Ruby. We also discovered that Bitzy’s aggression towards other dogs was linked to my own nervousness – my PTSD was affecting her.
Next was Ruby, our sweet but destructive puppy. Her crate confinement wasn’t about anxiety; it was boredom. Miranda advised tiring her out before leaving her out of the crate. We also learned Ruby’s aggression toward other dogs was partly due to Bitzy’s influence. She needs more socialization.
Ruby sees Zack as her pack leader – he’s calmer and stronger than I am – but enjoys time with me when Zack’s not around. I need to be more confident as her pack member. We also discovered Ruby knows we take her photos for Instagram – she enjoys the attention.
Overall, this was an eye-opening experience. We learned so much and can now make changes to improve our dogs’ happiness.
To find an animal communicator, word-of-mouth is best. Miranda Alcott is incredibly talented and explains things clearly. She works remotely, so distance isn’t a problem.