Have you ever been excitedly preparing for a vacation, only to realize the strain it put on your animal friends, and end up rescheduling the vacation or feeling guilty or sad the entire time?
Being away from our animal friends is hard on them, and on you! It is tough to be separated.
With the right preparation, you and your animals can experience a more comfortable time, even though you’ll be apart.
1. Your animal friends do understand you. Start by talking to them and letting them know about the vacation; where you will be going, and for how long.
2. Let them know what will happen to them. Be sure to tell them where they will be and who will be looking after them, again focusing on your happy return.
Let them know they’ll be in good hands, with a caregiver handpicked by you. Tell them that they’ll still have their meals, treats and toys, and hopefully will have some fun with their caregiver.
Prepare them as much as you can to help them get ready.
I prefer to have someone come and stay in my home with my dogs instead of sending them somewhere because it is much easier for them to stay in their familiar environment.
3. Stay in constant contact with them. During your trip, check-in every day and let them know how you are doing.
4. Use my grounding exercise to help your animals be more comfortable. This is great for them and can help reduce stress.
I created a free training that includes grounding and animal communication techniques.
This free “Making the Heart Connection With Your Animal Companions” training will help both of you prepare and stay connected while you are gone.
Abundant blessings, Cynthia.