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A Sneak Peak into my Illustrious Plans... hehehe
OK... I did this mostly to keep me on track, but I want to share it with you as well! I decided to create some posting structure and invite you to join in. I will do a base post each day and you can add your own thoughts to it as well! This is the weekly pattern that I will be creating... It will have a general topic with a variation of discussion. 🐾 Weekly Community Themes To help keep our conversations flowing, I've created a weekly rhythm for our community. Feel free to join in whenever a topic resonates with you! 🌱 Marvelous Monday - Setting intentions for the week - Goals and focus - Weekly connection plans - Coffee Chat 🔥 Elemental Tuesday - Five Element insighta - Understanding your animal's elemental nature - Element-based enrichment - Elemental balance and wellness 🌿 Wellness Wednesday - Essential oils and natural wellness - Nutrition and lifestyle support - Creating calm for people and pets 🤔 Thoughtful Thursday - Looking Beyond Behavior - Reflection questions - Communication and connections 🎉 Friday Fun Day - Enrichment ideas - Training through connection - Creative engagement 📸 Saturday Share - Photos and videos - Success stories and Wins - Community moments 🌅 Sunday Reset - Rest and relaxation - Gratitude - Quiet connection - Reflection on the week - Preparing for the week ahead What are you looking most forward to???
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This being Thursday, I would say reflection questions...for myself. I met with my "soul sister" group and one of the things we are talking about is developing a practice of nonthinking and nontalking....learning to be in communication with yourself. Nonthinking is a very important practice ...think about it...a lot of our thinking is caught up in dwelling on the past, trying to control the future, generating misperceptions and worrying about what others are thinking. Mindful breathing is a practice of nonthinking and nontalking. Just one of several things we will notice when we stop talking and things and we listen mindfully to ourselves, is our greater capacity and opportunities for joy. Mindful breathing is a practice of nonthinking and nontalking. Thoughts?
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You are so right. Learning to be mindful can help you first. Communicate with you first and it makes other communications better.
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Community Conversations has Moved to Mondays!
Please note that there will not be a Community Conversation tomorrow... It has now been moved to Mondays. The next one will be on: Monday, June 22nd @ 9am - 10am Vancouver time https://www.skool.com/live/qSK7JjlGdpv Be sure to add the link to your calendar so you don't miss a thing! A weekly community conversation exploring what’s working, what’s challenging, and what we’re learning along the way with ourselves, our animals, and our shared journey together. A space for real conversations, shared insights, support, reflection, and meaningful connection.
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Ah, I hadn't read this message and showed up. L9l
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Oops lol
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🐾 Friday Fun Day: Not All Enrichment Looks the Same
Just as we all have different ways of relaxing, learning, and staying engaged, so do our animal companions. Enrichment activities not only give them a chance to unwind, it gives you a chance to spend quality time together. A long walk or game of fetch can be wonderful, but physical exercise is only one piece of the puzzle. Sometimes just 10 minutes of focused mental engagement can help a companion feel calmer, more settled, and more fulfilled. Here are a few ideas to try: 🌿 For the explorer Hide treats around the house or yard and encourage them to use their nose to find them. 🧩 For the thinker Offer a snuffle mat, puzzle toy, or food-dispensing activity that encourages problem-solving. 🎾 For the active companion Try a short training game, obstacle course, or interactive play session that engages both body and mind. ❤️ For the sensitive soul Enjoy a calm enrichment activity such as licking mats, gentle massage, quiet scent work, or simply spending focused time together. 🌎 For the curious learner Introduce a new object, safe texture, scent, or environment to explore at their own pace. Today's Question: What enrichment activity does your companion enjoy most? Bonus question: Have you noticed that some activities help them feel calmer while others leave them more energized? Share a photo if you'd like—we'd love to see your companion having fun! 🐾💚
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More and more rescued are learning about different ways to provide enrichment activities
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Welcome to Gemma Sheppard!
Gemma Sheppard @gemma-sheppard-6677 Gemma is a Pet relationship coach, human-animal bond specialist, animal welfare advocate & yogi. Equal parts science & spirituality. She is another SKOOL Community host that is so aligned with our mission and values! Check out her community called "Animals Make Us Human" and stay tuned, as she is slated to be a guest on the People Pets and Planet Podcast! So excited to have you here! Arlana
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Welcome, Gemma.
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What does Safety look like?
There was a time when I thought helping an animal feel “safe” simply meant meeting their physical needs. Food. Exercise. Training. Routine. But over the years, I began noticing something deeper. Some animals had everything they were “supposed” to need… and yet still seemed anxious, reactive, shut down, hypervigilant, or unable to fully relax. What changed the relationship wasn’t more control. It was emotional safety. Slowing down. Listening differently. Reducing pressure. Creating trust through consistency, presence, and understanding instead of correction alone. Sometimes behavior is not asking to be fixed. Sometimes it is asking:....“Do I feel safe enough to soften here?” I’d love to hear your thoughts or experiences around this. Have you ever noticed your animal companion responding differently when they felt truly safe, understood, or emotionally supported? 🐾 What was it that you think that made them felt truly safe?
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I would like to share this example about a horse (Willow) who needed more than what you describe: shut down, fearful, pulled away. Willow was from a breeder (who bought her from another breeder). Her new owner worked with her for almost 2 years before asking if I could help her. At that point, she was sometimes able to get a halter on Willow and bring her to the barn when necessary. She fed her in a bucket that she held so that Willow had to get that close to her. I practice Jin Shin Jyutsu, which is an amazing healing art from Japan. JSJ works by helping to restore harmony and balance to the body, by restoring the flow of energy within the body. It has a powerful ripple effect for those near a being receiving a session. Because I couldn't get near Willow, we brought both Willow and her pasture mate (Chloe) into side by side stalls. I worked for 3 sessions with Chloe and we could see Willow begin to release. At the end of the 3rd session, I could go into Willows stall but not touch her. By the 4th visit I was able to start touching Willow, and by the 5th, I could start with her. We saw some great improvement over a bit of time. Her owner actually had an animal communicator do a reading to find out what had happened and it helped us understand the cause. The communicator let us know this would be a long term project. There were changes the owner made in her approach and expectations which also helped Willow to relax and change.
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@robin-mckay-4285
After nursing, I learned and practicie Jin Shin Jytsu for people and animals of all types. I'm happily married and live in Red Deer.
Active 17m ago
Joined May 6, 2026