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Mia is a Trust Technique Practitioner for all animals, a Holistic Dog Coach, an Animal Hospice Care Educator & Mentor as well as an author.

25/02/2025

Love is in the air! 💖 Look at these turtle doves ... I mean, cockatoos. 🤗

Can you spot the other pair on the bird feeder too?

24/02/2025

I have more clarity than 2 weeks ago about Lenny’s condition. There is no remission, he is dying. And, all is well.

I say that all is well because it is. I also say it because when I share with people that my dog is dying their face turns sad. “I am sorry,” they say. Or, a variation of it. It makes sense that they do, expressing their sympathy. We are talking about dying, death and loss, after all. Yet …

Here is how I wish an exchange would unfold instead.
[M = Mia, X = the person I am sharing with]

M: My dog Lenny is dying.

X: How are you travelling with that?

M: It feels like such a healing to me. I am relieved that I don’t have to try to figure out when it will be the right time to euthanise him. I am grateful that I have learned that bodies know how to die. I am grateful that I know how to keep him comfortable with homeopathy, CBD oil and essential oils. I feel held by life. Life is holding us both, until his very end. Maybe that end will require euthanasia, I don’t expect that but I am open to that option. I am in awe witnessing the grace with which Lenny embraces his ever increasing physical limitations. I feel inspired how easily he accepts my help when needed. He still absolutely doesn’t want a fuss made about him. And I honour that. Sometimes there are tears but so far they are prompted by feeling deep gratitude, and love. When I think about how scared I used to be of dying and death I feel so blessed that Louie’s death 5 years ago initiated my journey into animal hospice care. It is so healing to be free of the fear. I know there is going to be heartbreak when he dies but I am not scared of that either. It’s the cost of loving. And it’s worth it. For me. Thanks for asking.

So, as I said, all is well. 🙏

18/02/2025

Last time Doyly came to visit Mr B (aka Baccas), today it was the other way round. 🙃 They even had a feed together and everything went peacefully. 🐎🐴 In a few weeks they'll move into a shared paddock and hopefully get to live happily ever after. 💙

10/02/2025

4 weeks ago Lenny seemed at death's doorstep. 🐾🌈 The day after, he started a homeopathy cancer protocol. His body responded in a favourable whisper - meaning some miniscule positive changes. A week later, I added redox molecules to his regime (which also includes Artaban h**p oil products, essential oil massages and tuning fork sound therapy).

I am still unsure if he is going into remission or if all of the above 'just" manages his symptoms. It doesn't really matter. Only time will tell.

Although he still is very flat energy-wise, he is more with it all again. 💙 He seems content and at peace. Today for the first time in probably 7 weeks he came along for a (very short) walk again just down the road. 🐾🐶

04/02/2025

Doyly and Mr B got to spend some time together today. 🐎🌳🐎 So now there is a foundation for them to share space permanently. ❤

Their carer's heart is full and happy. Little steps over a few months lead up to this moment. ✨

It was beautiful to witness Doyly to lower his head into the halter this morning when he used to run off just seeing it. 🙏

01/02/2025

February is Month.

The term responsible dog ownership is usually discussed in regards to effective off-lead control over dogs in public but to me it covers all well-fare issues, including a dog’s weight. The number of overweight and obese dogs is rising. Just like with humans, this brings with it serious health problems, especially longterm heaviness: Joint injuries, diabetes, breathing difficulties, cancer, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart failure, the list goes on. Being overweight has an impact on quality of life as well as lifespan.

Are you happy with your pet's weight? Is it easy to keep it in the healthy range?

Here's a blog article I wrote on the topic you might find useful. 🐾

https://unhurried.com.au/canine-well-being-whats-the-right-weight-for-my-dog-2/

🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🐴

Photo by Anastasiia Tarasova via Unsplash

29/01/2025

Building, changing, deepening a relationship takes time and steadfastness. It takes willingness to look at oneself, not only the other.

You might remember from earlier posts that Thoroughbred Doyly's human of over a decade has not been able to look after him in a while and a family member stepped in. The new carer was utterly daunted by it all and reached out to me for help. Much has happened since. Patience, constany and inner work has transformed taking care of Doyly from an overwhelming chore to a source of peace, a haven of tranquility. 💖

Just before things fell apart, Doyly's human adopted another ex-racehorse, Mr B. Mr B has been agisted and cared for elsewhere up until now but that came to a sudden end recently and he's now on the same property as Doyly.

Now we are working on the "new" carer's confidence around Mr B and hopefully soon the two horses will be paddock mates. 🐎 🐎

It brings me such deep joy to guide and support this journey. ❤

15/01/2025

I am finding myself in the shoes of my animal hospice care clients: my dog Lenny is approaching the end of his life.

In the past month he has been declining rapidly. It has become clear that the partial laryngeal paralysis he was diagnosed recently with is not a stand-alone condition but an effect of cancer in the area.

Because he still eats his meals and likes to splash into the dam - albeit in a geriatric version of his former self - he's on a homeopathic cancer protocol rather than solely palliative care. And now we'll wait and see. It's great to see one symptom diminished for now. And his moments of struggle soothed effectively.

He's always been a tough nut. Can he harness his great perseverance (aka pigheadedness) to go on living a little longer? We are taking it one moment at a time. ❤

I forgot how taxing this time can be! I am grateful for all I know but that doesn't eliminate the intense nature of dying. It does, however, help me to more effectively navigate it. 🙏

Please, do not leave any pitying comments - Lenny is highly allergic to pity. He does, however, appreciate cheering, kindness and warmth. 🐶

08/01/2025

This is Kaiba. He's a rescue who has come a looooong way, however, he is reactive towards other dogs. His life is going to change as his human is getting married and the new human has a dog companion too. Luckily, there is no rush and their setup allows safe, separate areas for both dogs to live happy lives. 🙏

I've helped Kaiba's human with their horse, Rocky. You might have seen my posts. We've also started a little while ago to help Kaiba with his many anxieties.

Here's an update I received this morning from Kaiba's human:

"Hi Mia,
Just a little update on Kaiba. I feel he is making such good progress.
I am currently dosing the h**p oil at 5 drops 2x day.
I think he is less stiff and gets up better.
I have also seen such improvement in his behaviour. When we see dogs on our walks at a distance he doesn't react at all (where he would previously have started to look at it and focus on it and grown bigger in size and started to get defensive). Of course, there are still instances where he barks at them when they are too close for his liking, but so so much better.
The crate training has come along even more. I get the impression that he really understands it as his safe and calm place now. I put him in there a few times when he was barking at something outside. Not as a punishment but to help him settle. It worked. I even have seen him opting to go in it when he felt stressed. Winning."

How good is that? 🥰

Next week, Kaiba will meet his new fur brother for the first time. Their humans have a plan and know how to proceed no matter how the dogs will behave during their first meeting. - Which will be being in the same room, each in their crate, and their humans supporting them to let go fear and anxiety, and perhaps even already find some peace in each other's presence.

Instead of "good luck", I wish them patience and persistence. ❤

02/01/2025

Time flies! Happy Pawsday, Marvel! 🎂 7 years old today. Here she is snoozing in the sun this morning. 🐶

She has a very strong but also a very soft side. She can be fierce and direct, and also cuddly and snuggly. She makes me smile often, and sometimes she exasperates me. She loves food, dislikes getting wet - unless she feels hot. She has a knack for befriending the grumpy. She is persistent - but gentle - when she wants something. I love her to the moon and back. ❤

31/12/2024

Goodbye, 2024! 👋

Looking back - this year was a slow one. 🐌

I know I am great at what I am doing but not so great at promoting my business. Yet all I found was marketing that drains the soul with its insincere and pushy strategies. 😒🙄

The heart of my business (how I guide people) is about leaving behind coercion and pressure. So why would I want to use these methods to reach people who need and want what I have to offer?

Imagine my joy when I recently found an approach to marketing that is effective (it works), ethical (it feels genuinely good to all involved) and beautiful (it touches the soul and feeds life). 🙏🎉💛

So, in 2025 I will learn and apply this way that so resonates with me personally and professionally! Where? ➡ Marketing for Hippies

Picture of Marvel, her bestie Pali and I this morning at the beach. 🌞🐾👣🌊

28/12/2024

Happy 10. birthday, Russell!!! 🎂

It was so much fun to host your Pawsday Party. 🐾💙 Marvel, Lenny, Henry and Pali loved sharing your special day with you. 🐶 I think it's the best doggy birthday cake I have ever created. 🤗

I love your quirky nature, you've got a special space in my heart. You neither look nor act your age. I hope we'll be celebrating many more of your pawsdays. ⭐

25/12/2024

Following is some Earthworm wisdom. Read it with openness. Where does it land in you?

Earthworm's Transmission on HUmility:

Sentience takes care of itself.
You are not needed.
You are not needed.
You are not needed,
in the way you think you are.

Breathe this in.

Do you feel a dance of resistance to this Truth -
the HUmbling, freeing Truth
that you are not needed,
that Sentience takes care of All perfectly, brilliantly
with Supreme Intelligence...

Now
rest your weary head
on this soft compost pillow
of Truth.

- with Limitless Love,
Earthworm,
Sabina and Herd of Light

(Original post as a link in comments below.)

When reading Earthworm's message was there a, “Yes, but …”?

Yes, but that doesn’t apply to the animals we care for? They depend on us for certain things, for sure. But what about the rest? When does doing / helping become interfering? Overcaring?

“Overcare is when our initial feelings of care about something or someone turn into obsessive worry, anxiety, or projecting the worst—this usually escalates into emotional depletion and the obvious stress load that follows. Our care is one of our highest assets, but when our care turns into overcare, it drains our energy and our health bears the consequences. Managing our care nurtures us and others, while overcare hinders our effectiveness with energy-draining mind loops even when our intentions are well-meaning.”

This last paragraph is from a HeartMath article, its link in a comment below.

Where can we let go? Can we rest our weary head on this soft compost pillow of truth?

25/12/2024

⭐ Be merry & bright! ⭐

24/12/2024

Marvel & I got some Vitamin Sea today! 🌞😀

20/12/2024

On those days when you miss someone the most, as though your memories are sharp enough to slice through skin and bone, remember how they loved you.

Remember how they loved you and do that, for yourself.

In their name, in their honour.

Love yourself, as they loved you.

They would like that.

On those days when you miss someone the most,

love yourself harder.
❤️

~Donna Ashworth

It's going to be the 5th Christmas without Louie. 🐶 Whom are you missing this Christmas?

19/12/2024

Among the staff of his agistment Doyly is known as a horse that's difficult to put the halter on. Of course, they already bring that expectation to every interaction with him. And, of course, they work with/under pressure.

We have shown Doyly another way: relaxation. When the nervous system can switch from sympathetic (fight/flight) to parasympathetic (connection, safety, trust) communication and cooperation are easy! ✨

Yes, but this takes too long, you might think. Well, yes, the first time - a few months ago - it took about 30 minutes until Doyly relaxed and was good with having the halter put on. Today it all happened in less than 3 minutes. 🐎 The beauty is that everyone feels at ease.

The staff do their thing and continue to struggle with him. I feel glad that Doyly's person can have a different experience with him. Which allows her to think of him differently ... not as naughty, stubborn, bad-mannered. As sensitive, deserving of consideration and kindness. When we know better, we can do better. 💖

Today we earmarked for shaft cleaning. Yes, some horse wi***es need to be cleaned from time to time. Doyly's person felt a bit anxious, having never done that before. Once again we worked with relaxation instead of pressure and the job got done with ease.

Then Doyly got hosed down which he loves on hot days like today. It's a special treat for him to drink the water straight from the hose. 😊

You can see it in all our faces how enjoyable a time together we had. ❤

18/12/2024

Hello from Rocky who lives in Western Australia. 🐎 I work with him and his human via Zoom. Technology is amazing that way. You can find help and support you resonate with regardless of geographical distance. 🤗✨

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Always lots of fun with Cedar and his human. 🐾💖 Connecting, learning together, enjoying life. 🐶😊 #vizsla #pawrenting #doggofun #lifewithdogs

Happy Heidi, happy family! 🐶 I love receiving updates from my clients. Here is one I found in my inbox this morning, "Hi Mia, We realised it’s been just on a year since you worked with us and Heidi and I thought I’d send a little update. We’re now seeing a dog who expresses joy in her life. The attached video is a snippet of where she’s at. Inside - we closed off her dog door and haven’t reopened it. There’s been no need and she’s started to let us know when she wants to go outside to pee. We can sit with her when she’s on her bed, I brush her (semi) regularly (she doesn’t love it but puts up with it.). We walk her on and off lead, her recall is pretty good. She loves a run across the oval and occasionally with another dog. We often take her in the car and I’ve taken her camping a couple of times with half a dozen other dogs there. She seeks us out for a pat, occasionally rolls over for a belly rub, loves an ear scratch. She's still anxious at times, ever watchful, but every time a friend visits they remark on how far Heidi has come (after the initial barking, then sneaking up to sniff their bottom). We can’t thank you enough as the catalyst to getting Heidi to where she is. If you’re ever in the area you’re very welcome to visit. One of us is usually around. Thank you, Mia!" Just to help you fully appreciate Heidi's progress. When I first met her and her family, she had been with them for a year but nobody could touch her or even put on a lead. Therefore also no walks. Vet visits could only happen when she was sedated at home and once in the parking lot of the vet clinic, the vet would anaesthetize her in the boot of the car and once unconscious, she was carried inside. You get the picture. Hooray for Heidi! 🥰🫶🪷✨ #trusttechnique #belgianshepherd #anxiousdog #rescuedog

Yes, this video is quite low light but I think it still conveys the bliss, peace and gratitude I felt when filming it the other night. ✨🌸✨ We currently have a doggy guest. His name is Koda and he is one of these easily worried individuals. One of the ones that mask their anxiety and can give the impression that they are lying there all chilled and relaxed. What gives it away, though, is the absence of any visible signs of breathing ... neither belly nor flanks or chest move. It's a bit of a freeze state. That's why I did Creative Reaction with him, the basic Trust Technique practice where peace is shared, fostering a sense of safety and trust. Marvel, Henry and Lenny had just received some body work from me and were blissfully snoozing by the coonara. I sat with Koda who was in his crate and helped to un-freeze his worried body with the Trust Technique. After about 2 minutes Marvel came and joined us. A few minutes later Henry and Lenny did as well. There is not much that ever makes Henry in particular move away from the fireplace. But the Trust Technique is magnetic. 😊 Entering a still and peaceful inner space produces a change in brain waves, creating very inviting frequencies. It was so profoundly soul nourishing to share with these 4 dogs this deep sense of ease and well-being. Nothing to do, nowhere to be. 🕊☯ There are different levels of engaging with our animals and experiencing well-being and joy. A game shared, a cuddle. Yet to me, nothing compares to the connection and joy I feel when entering this place of mindfulness via the Trust Technique. I am so grateful for Koda's need for support ... that then extended to this beautiful communion with my dogs as well. ❤ Most often I teach and use the Trust Technique for its problem overcoming effects. It's excellent for that. However, I tend to forget to share it with my own animals - not to fix a problem - but for its soothing effects. It's a tonic for the nervous system. An elixir for pea

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Louie, Fiorenzo, Lenny & Marvel - four rescue dogs and their human - Mia - are sharing their ways of improving canine-human relationships. From struggle to appreciation and fun. Too many dogs find an untimely end because of behavioural issues. This is our small way of making the world a better place.

Four years ago Mia adopted Louie (Kelpie X) who had been found as a stray. He is now at least 11 years old (that’s based on the best of 3 vet’s guesses of how old he is) and the spokesman of The Dependable Companion.

Three years ago Lenny (Blue Heeler X) joined the pack. He is four years old. His expertise lies in the athletic division. He specializes in frisbees. He also enjoys trick training and other fun activities. This has not always been so. When we first met him he was pretty much scared of everything. He’s apprenticing to one day become spokesman.

A year and a half ago Fiorenzo (Cane Corso) found his furever home with Mia. He’s almost four years old. His stunning looks draws attention to him wherever we go. He’s a big boofhead and a great success in his role as therapy dog.

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