Moving Beyond Words - A Transformational Journey with Your Animal Companion

04/19/2026

Thank you Brainz for sharing my article!
One Health
One Vision
One Mission.

The One Health movement highlights the connection between human, animal, and environmental well-being, but something essential is often overlooked. This article explores how the human–animal bond...

04/19/2026

In Italy, a farmer follows a thoughtful approach that balances agriculture with the needs of surrounding wildlife. Each season, when his crops are ready for harvest, he deliberately leaves a portion of the field untouched. While it may seem unusual to walk away from perfectly good produce, this decision serves a quiet but important purpose in the local ecosystem.

Wild animals, often drawn toward farms in search of food, can sometimes wander into nearby villages, creating tension and disruption. By leaving part of the harvest behind, the farmer provides an easy, reliable food source within the fields themselves. Animals are more likely to stay where food is available, reducing the need for them to travel further into human spaces.

Over time, this simple practice has helped create a more balanced coexistence. The farm continues to produce as needed, while wildlife finds nourishment without conflict. It’s not a large or complex system, but it reflects an understanding that sharing resources can prevent larger problems. In a world where boundaries between human activity and nature are often strained, small choices like this show how thoughtful actions can support both livelihoods and the natural world.

04/19/2026

It's just a word so why is it so important that we use cues instead of commands?

In dog training, the shift from command to cue encourages a change in mindset from authoritive control to cooperative communication. A command implies a non-negotiable order with an implied threat of punishment, whereas a cue serves as a signal or invitation that a specific behaviour will lead to reinforcement.

Remember this is our language not their's.

04/07/2026

There comes a point where sharing bits and pieces isn’t enough…
You realize the message needs a deeper space to be fully expressed.
That’s what led me to write Moving Beyond Words: Our Shared Journey.
It’s more than a book about animal companions—it’s about understanding our innate connection on a deeper level… how our energy, emotions, and awareness shape the relationships we experience. How our animal companions come into our lives to help us both to find growth and comfort on our shared journey,
This work is the heart of my wellness practice.
If you want to learn just how connected we really are, this is where it all comes together.
🔗 https://www.arlana.ca/moving-beyond-words-book

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04/05/2026

A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY BUILT A “PET RESTAURANT” TO FEED STRAY ANIMALS ❤️🐾

A 10-year-old boy created a “pet restaurant” right outside his home to help feed stray animals.

Concerned about the hunger of animals passing through his street in the countryside of Bahia, he built a creative setup using PVC pipes. He installed automatic feeders and water dispensers that stay filled with food and fresh water.

His project inspired neighbors to donate bags of pet food, helping keep everything stocked. Every day, he cleans the bowls and makes sure no animal leaves hungry — turning his sidewalk into a place of kindness and community care.

🐶🐱 Small heart, big impact.

04/04/2026

Such powerful info!
Mental stimulation is also needed each day and can actually help your "over" active or reactive we pet to settle.

We are celebrating 🐶

A huge thank you to our member Niki French of Pup Talk for creating awareness and doing a take over week for us in our group!

This is what Niki has to say:

And it’s not really about skipping a walk.

It’s about asking a different question:

“Is what we’re recommending right now actually helping the dog in front of us?”

Because for many of the dogs we work with – especially those who are anxious, overwhelmed or reactive – daily walks can add pressure rather than relieve it.

And alongside that, we’re often supporting people through a big shift.

Guilt.
Self-doubt.
Worry about what others think.
Feeling like they’re getting it wrong.

We hear it all the time:

“You’ve got to walk your dog.”
“They need the exercise.”
“They’ll get used to it.”

And that pressure doesn’t just come from outside… it often shows up in families too.

So a big part of our role isn’t just helping behaviour to change.

It’s helping people feel confident doing something different.

Sometimes, that means giving permission to step back.

To create space. To lower expectations. To do less – but with more intention.

That might look like suggesting:

🧡 A calm day at home
🧡 Scentwork or gentle enrichment
🧡 ACE Free Work
🧡 Simple training or connection time
🧡 Or proper rest

Not as a last resort… but as a thoughtful, appropriate plan.

This isn’t about never walking dogs. It’s about recognising that one size doesn’t fit all.

And supporting both dogs and their people in a way that actually works for them.

I’d love to hear from you – have you supported a client through reducing or pausing walks?

What helped them feel confident enough to make that change?

If you’re sharing the message with your audience today, I’d love you to join in. Tag me in and I'll share it on.

'Together we are stronger'

04/04/2026

Very interesting...
Which one are you?

A more harmonious living space begins with identifying how your own personality traits and daily habits influence the way you interact with your pets. Incorporating a structured thirty-minute morning routine is highly beneficial for those who lean toward an extroverted, canine-oriented lifestyle. This structure provides a sense of security and reinforces obedience for the animal while grounding the owner for the day ahead. Providing quiet corners and vertical climbing spaces is a thoughtful way to support the introverted nature often found in cat-centric households. This helps manage the higher sensitivity and anxiety levels that some owners and pets share by offering a retreat when things get too busy. Setting aside specific times for interactive play rather than just passive presence strengthens the deep emotional bond between a person and their animal companion. This matters because it satisfies the distinct ways different temperaments seek affection, whether it is through play or physical touch. Recognizing the value of independent play for at least one hour a day allows for a healthy balance of space, particularly for those living in busy city environments. It prevents over-dependence on the human and fosters a calmer, more self-sufficient atmosphere. Embracing these small adjustments makes the home a more welcoming place for both extroverts and introverts alike.

03/26/2026

The WE Wellness Directory began over 10 years ago, from a conversation at a networking event... where I was asked this question:
“If you could create anything, what would it be?”

Without any forethought... I described a space where practitioners could share space and collaborate, clients could gather for workshops and gatherings, and a true wellness community could grow and thrive.

I guess after discussions with other practitioners, and my own frustrations with finding professional space and business support, this had been brewing in the back of my mind for months.

After that conversation, the idea grew like wildfire and before the end of that week, I had 12 people who approached me about my vision.

Within a month, that physical space became real.

While the physical centre only lasted a year—the mission didn’t die ... it evolved.

In 2016, the WE Wellness Directory transformed into an online space connecting practitioners and communities across Canada, the U.S., and beyond.

Today, it continues to grow into something even larger… an online and regional network built on connection, trust, and shared purpose—for people, pets, and the planet.

This is only the beginning 💚

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03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Choo Choo Pullers

Pulling on the lead is nearly always approached by guardians, and sadly even some professionals, purely as a training issue.

We just have to teach them to walk nicely… right?

Puling can be a real problem, and the consequences can be significant for both the human and the dog.

For the human, a strong puller can cause:
• Shoulder, arm, and back injuries
• Falls or being pulled over
• Frustration and stress that takes the joy out of walks

For the dog, the impact can be just as serious:
• Pressure and potential injury to the neck or spine
• Increased tension and frustration on the lead
• Escalating arousal that can lead to reactivity or overwhelm
•Less time outside.

But here’s the important bit…

Pulling is very often emotional before it is mechanical.

Dogs pull because they are excited, anxious, overwhelmed, desperate to get somewhere, trying to escape something, or simply struggling to regulate how they feel in that environment.

If we jump straight to “training loose lead walking” ( which is different from heel) without addressing the why behind the pulling, we’re often setting everyone up for frustration.

The result can be a lot of time, money, and effort spent on techniques that don’t stick, plus added emotional baggage for both the dog and their human.

This can lead to people considering more unethical equipment and methods to get " results"

Instead, we need to look at the whole picture.

Ask questions like:
• Where is the dog being walked?
• When are those walks happening?
• What equipment is the dog walked on?
• How does the dog cope before the walk even starts?
• What do they look like after the walk?
• How do they actually move and behave during the walk?
•Is the dog being rewarded in some way for pulling.

And just as importantly…

What are the guardian’s expectations of what a walk should look like?
Are those expectations realistic for that dog in that environment right now?

Sometimes the answer isn’t simply “better training”.
Sometimes it’s changing the environment, the routine, the emotional state, eliminating possible pain or unfair expectations first.

When we address the emotional drivers and the full context of the walk, the training part often becomes much easier, and far more effective.

Because loose lead walking isn’t just about teaching a skill.

It’s about creating a dog who feels able to walk with you in the first place.