I often think back to our move from France to Spain with our two beautiful Labrador dogs. I had planned everything carefully. One of our Labradors was elderly and struggling to walk, so I made sure our overnight hotel in Perpignan had a ground-floor room. I wanted the journey to be as comfortable and stress-free… Read More The First Sign Nothing Had Changed
1. Humans and Dogs Can Synchronise Heart Rhythms Researchers studying human–dog relationships found that the heart rhythms of dogs and their owners can become synchronised when they spend calm time together. This has been observed during activities like: In some studies: This happens through something called physiological entrainment — when two biological systems begin to match patterns. It’s similar… Read More Heart synchronisation with dogs and how dogs know our emotions.
When someone walks in and criticizes everything from the scent in the air to where you shop or what you feed your dog, it doesn’t just feel rude — it feels intrusive and violating. 💭 What Kind of Person Does This? The kind of person who walks into your home and starts pointing out flaws —… Read More The Insecure Critic
You’ve loved and cared for this animal — emotionally, physically, financially. He hasn’t. He hasn’t asked about the dog’s wellbeing, paid for vet care, or offered companionship. Now, suddenly, he wants the dog? That’s not love — it’s leverage. In abusive dynamics, pets are often used: If he didn’t care about the dog before, his sudden interest… Read More 🐾 The Dog: Love as Leverage
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 