The Calming Effect

Posted by jennifer on March 27, 2007 in Training & Behavior Tips.

I guess it wasn't until I got older when people would say- "You're so calm" that I realized what it was from. Surfing every day will put me into the same state. A state of total relaxation after a day of working with dogs. Even aggressive ones. When you pet an animal it lowers your heart rate and in turn, it does the same thing for them. The sounds they make- a cat purring, a dog with a low warning growl can soothe even the most up tight person as long as you're not afraid. When you work with dogs or horses or any animal for that matter, you have to come into a situation on an equal plane. If you enter a house with anger or resentment, that animal is going to pick up on it right a way and not be at ease. Patience, having a clam way about you will get you from point A to point B in no time where as frustration and anger only makes matters worse. That's my tip for the day- good night ;-)

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