Jasper the barking dog

Since the workshop with Gwyneth and learning more about working with animals, I have been doing some surrogate work on Jasper a dog that is walked by my Pet Services friend Emma. He barks constantly and is very naughty and unresponsive.

I have been tapping for him to calm down and to stop him barking at everything, especially horses that pass his home. When this has worked I will start on his other behavioral issues. I will let you know the results as I get them....nothing so far but it's very early days.

To have an impact on animals I feel I should also work with the owners, so if the results are not conclusive I hope to get to see the humans in this equation.

It's quite a strange feeling to find that through EFT my intuition has become heightened, when I 'get into' Jasper I get feelings that belong to him. He sort of tells me how he feels, for instance I can tell that he feels lonely and barking gets him noticed. He feels neglected, as his owners are busy people and he has no companions at home, though for three days a week he is with Emma and lots of other dogs. His routine therefore, is different every day and animals like us, prefer some routine to feel grounded and safe.

We also need to remember that animals have less memory function than we do, have no knowledge of our language and have different survival mechanisms. Having said that, my dog CJ understands everything I say, is totally obedient (given that treats are around) and is flexible with his routine as he is secure that his owner and home are still there to come back to.

When he has been to Emma's for a few days, as I have to go away sometimes, he spends the next two days mostly asleep as being with other dogs is both exhilarating and exhausting!