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Kimberly Howatt - Raidho Canine

I help curious pet parents like you unlock their animals' hidden wisdom through intuitive communication and storytelling. Connect-Align-Transform™.

Together, we turn those worries into wonder and those overwhelming moments into amazing adventures! Hi, my name is Kim, and I own Raidho™ Canine. My passion is to guide and support dog guardians who desire a deeper, more soulful connection to their dogs. I have a place in my heart for those challenged by canine health issues with guardians who feel they could/should/need to do more. I have spent d

ecades in this challenging space, and it has transformed my entire life as I am chosen to empower others through my experiences. As an animal communicator, I am able to truly listen to the dogs. As a botanical self-healing practitioner, I am able to offer support through the beautiful dance of aromatics and herbs. As a certified Archetypal Consultant and graduate of Carl Jung's Magnum Opus, I am fully vested in supporting the human as well as the canine. We simply need to connect to our animal through a deeper understanding, align with the energy of the universe and transform our relationships into soulful joy no matter the circumstance.

29/10/2025

Tuesday Morning, Jango Had a major neurological event (stroke, seizure, vestibular).

The phone rang while I was making food. Jim’s ringtone. He rarely calls during work hours. "Something happened to our buddy. He can't stand up."

The old me would have panicked. Today, emotions flowed. We sat in silence on the phone, listening to our heart. Through the tears, I felt peace beneath the pain. A message from Jango. ‘Bring me home.’

When Jim arrived, I heard the door close then a strange scuffling noise. A stumbling Jango turned the corner—smiling.

We sat on the floor together, and Jango did something he rarely does: seek snuggly affection. He came and sat beside me, nuzzling to move my arm around him and hold him close. We just stayed there.

The world stopped.

We took him outside to lay in the grass while we talked about what to do next. He wanted to walk, so we did. The three of us together. He stumbled and he fell. With every tumble, he got a bit stronger. Like Keyser Söze in The Usual Suspects, he shifted back to walking without falling. He even scared a rabbit out of hiding then followed the scent trail, grinning the whole time, head bobble and all.

After a nap, he was back outside attempting to play with Zorii—stumbling, falling, grinning. He searched for tomatoes, sniffed herbs, and ate grass between falls. Fully present in each moment.

That's when it hit me.

I was the one seeing symptoms dominated by his trauma and judging them. I saw the head ticks, the eyes rolling about, the stumbling. But Jango? He was living his best day in the best way he could in the moment. His mind was on the present, not stuck in the trauma.

He wasn't thinking "I wish my legs worked" or "my body is failing me." He was just being Jango—taking it all in, moment by moment, with zero regret or shame.

This twelve-year-old Aussie taught me more about living than any book ever could in one profound afternoon.

While I worried about what was next for him, he showed me what it means to be fully alive—right now, exactly as you are.

Thanks, J-Bird. You are, will be, and always have been super special.

Read the full story on Substack (link in comments) where I share what happened next and the aromatic that calmed us all.

21/10/2025

The BS Button Named Zorii Bliss

I’ve always believed I’m an honest person.

Turns out… I just thought I was. 😅

Honesty isn’t only about what we say. It’s about what we feel but never express.

And when I don’t release what’s bubbling inside, my favorite “💩 button” (aka Zorii Bliss 🐾) makes sure I do.

Every time she stirs up unwanted (by me) chaos with Jango, it’s not just about the dogs—it’s about me. My emotions. My energy. My honesty.

So now, instead of resisting the storm, I let it out with less remorse and less guilt. I'm amazed how they get over their spat in seconds. I used to carry it for days.

I thank them for the reminder to release what I’ve been holding back and for providing an outlet for me to let go of stored emotions.

Because if I’m not honest with myself, am I really being honest at all?

👉 Read the full story on Substack: [insert link]

17/10/2025

Animal Lovers Who Discovered The Magic of Slowing Down With Their Dogs

For three days we've talked about slowing down with new dogs. Today, I want to share the moment everything clicked with Kramer.

Remember that scared little Corgi who hid under the car? For months, we tried everything to 'fix' his fears. More socialization. More training. More exposure. More everything.

Until one day, I simply sat on the floor and stopped obsessing. I let Kramer and Payton figure out their own relationship.

Payton was smart and persistent. Each day she'd sidle up to Kramer and reach for whatever toy he had. Each day he'd say 'Not today.'

But she never gave up.

A week or so later, I was deep in a book, not paying attention. When I looked up, Kramer was chewing one end of a bully stick and Payton had the other.

Of course it happened when we weren't watching, weren't coaxing, and weren't meddling. They chose their own perfect moment to become besties.

Both dogs finally felt safe. They chose connection on their terms.

It wasn't a dramatic movie moment with swelling music. It was quiet. Simple. And completely transformative. Kramer was like me—the shy kid who needs to feel safe before opening up.

That moment taught me more about relationships than any training manual ever could. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is nothing at all.

Your dog's breakthrough will look different. Maybe they nap peacefully instead of shadowing you. Maybe they make friends with another dog, or a squirrel.

But when you give them time and space to feel safe, they'll show you exactly who they're meant to be in your life.

And I promise, it will be more beautiful than anything you tried to force.

16/10/2025

Animal Lovers Who Want to Build A Legendary Connection With Their New Dog

Previously, I shared my story of Kramer and Payton. Today, let's talk about what I learned to do differently.

Our dogs don't speak our language yet. But they fluently read our energy. Stay calm as you listen and observe. When they feel safe enough, they’ll open up.

Our most recent adoption was Zorii Bliss, a black tri Aussie who came to us in 2020 when life was naturally slowed down. We had two other dogs, but this time we did it differently.

We gave Zorii a designated safe space with a stuffed teddy bear from her first home (still intact, by the way). We let her explore our yard and us at her own pace. We offered her quiet places to nap, and if she wanted us to snooze alongside her, even better. 💤

We stayed consistent with our routine and patient with the process.

Even with all my training and behavior tools, it took nearly 8 months for our dog Jango to welcome her into his life. He's discerning. Like failing a driver's test, sometimes you just have to wait and try again. No rushing the process. 🤣

At first, we felt the stress of failure, but as time went on we realized the gift of being together one-on-one. A beautiful result we would not have initiated otherwise.

Ding ding ding! This is the moment when I knew there was a different way to live with our animals. A more authentic and connected way to be together. And the equation is not found in a textbook. Each relationship is unique and the foundation is built on curiosity and understanding how we are the same and how we are different.

Bonding with your new companion is like strengthening a friendship. The strongest connections aren't forced. They unfold naturally when both parties feel safe.

Your dog will tell you when they're ready for more. And when that moment comes, you'll both know it.

[Tomorrow, I'll share the moment I knew this approach was working with Kramer...]

15/10/2025

Animal Lovers Who Notice Their New Dog Showing Signs of Stress

Yesterday we explored how bringing home a new dog feels like being dropped in a foreign country. Today, let me share how I learned this lesson the hard way.

Remember how fear and excitement create the same response in our bodies? Here's what that looked like when we adopted our first two dogs.

Newly married, our wedding gift was a Corgi pup named Kramer. The instant he was out of the car, he ran underneath it and wouldn't come out. He often hid behind the couch. We thought our love would fix his fears.

A few years later, a trainer suggested getting Kramer a confident canine friend. So we brought home Payton, a 4-month-old Aussie puppy—and dropped her straight into the house with full access to everything, including a desperately overwhelmed Kramer.

If you're cringing, I promise it gets better. The cringe-factor is exactly why I'm sharing this story.

We were the ones excited, and the dogs… not so much.

We assumed our dogs would be as excited as we were. We weren't wrong to be joyful—we just didn't realize our exuberance was a big piece of what overwhelmed and confused them.

When your joy bubbles over, your energy rises. Your voice gets higher. You move faster. Your dog's body responds—cortisol levels match your rising energy, and stress hormones soar for both of you.

New companions face everything at once: new environment, new people, possibly new animals, new routine, new everything. There's instant pressure to respond 'correctly’ or be labeled something icky like reactive or dum dum dum… aggressive.

Their stress shows up in countless ways from hiding, following, barking and creating space to withdrawal and separation anxiety and and and so much more. These aren't signs your dog is ungrateful or difficult. They're asking for space to feel safe and to be heard.

[Tomorrow, we'll explore how to create that safety and build a beautiful life connection at your dog's pace...]

14/10/2025

Animal Lovers Who Feel Their New Companion Pulling Away Despite Giving Everything

When you give your new dog more love, more experiences, and more attention, you're not creating connection. You're creating stress. Here's what your dog actually needs from you.

It's so exciting when we bring a new companion into our family, isn't it? We're like kids in a candy store, bursting to show our new dog everything wonderful about their new life. New toys! New friends! New adventures! Instant stability!

But stop for a moment and put yourself in your dog's paws.

Imagine being suddenly transported to a foreign country without warning. You don't recognize the language, let alone speak it. You don't understand the customs. Even the smells are strange.

A stranger retrieves you from the airport, grabs your bags, and brings you to their home. They hand you random objects and stare expectantly, rambling in words you don't understand. Sleep eludes you as you listen to unfamiliar clanks and bangs. Early the next morning, after a quick breakfast, you're whisked to a huge party where these strangers show you off to everyone they know. And everyone's a hugger, invading your space.

Fear and excitement trigger the same response in our bodies. Your new dog's system is flooded with adrenaline—but while you feel excitement, they're potentially processing fear and unsafety.

Even though everyone means well, their nervous system is in overdrive.
Overwhelming, right? That's your new dog's reality when you drop them into your life just after adoption.

Our love speaks a language they don't yet understand.

[Tomorrow we'll explore why less is actually more when building trust with your new companion...]

03/10/2025

Intuitive Communication: It's Not About Special Powers

Remember when you were little and knew exactly what your stuffed animals were thinking? Before anyone told you it wasn't possible, you were simply tuned in.

You weren't making it up. You were accessing energy. As a kid, you knew it was real.
Somewhere along the way, we learned to dismiss what we couldn't prove. If you can't see it, measure it, photograph it—then it's not real.

But you can't prove love either. Can't measure it or capture it in a jar. Yet you know when you feel it—that full-body recognition that needs no validation.

Your ability to connect with animals (and plants) works the same way as love.

It's not a special gift reserved for mystics. It's a natural ability to sense energy that went dormant from disuse and doubt. Like muscle atrophy after surgery.

The silence isn't from lack of ability—it's from forgetting how your stuffed animals once talked to you through imagination.

What if you started daydreaming again? The images that flash through your mind when your dog looks at you. The sudden knowing exactly what they need. The stories that emerge when you stop demanding proof. The trip to the treat jar when you meant to fold laundry.

Intuitive communication doesn't require special powers. It requires permission: to believe what you receive, however you receive it.

Ready to remember? Join me on Substack where we explore intuitive communication through stories and musings from plants, animals, and our favorite companions.

02/10/2025

Do you remember the thrill of your firsts? First day of school, first kiss, first time behind the wheel... solo?

Somewhere along the way, life slipped into routines. Safe, predictable, comfortable routines.

And then our dogs came together and conspired together to show us more. 🐾

They refused to play by our rules. I questioned everything I thought I knew. Through their eyes, even a vacuum turned into a terrifying, one-eyed monster. 😂

By stepping into their world—through the freedom provided by honesty, and curiosity, I rediscovered that misplaced childlike wonder. This shift opened the doorway to writing stories with animals as my co-creators. What started as one beautiful (and awkward) co-created short story is now an 80,000+ word novel manuscript, LoL. Wild.

Today, I am more alive, creative, and free because my dogs dared me to say yes to new beginnings.

🐕💫 Cozy up to curiosity. Every day can be a new adventure.

01/10/2025

Your Dog's Guide to Living Your Best Life: Wisdom from the Four-Legged Philosophers

Wake up with a full-body stretch and ridiculous yawn—today is brand new and anything can happen.

Treat ordinary moments like epic first-time adventures.

Shake off stress and drama with one good full-body wiggle.

Greet every creature you meet—flowers, snakes, bees—with wide-eyed curiosity.

Eavesdrop on nature's secrets whispered between birds and trees.

Devour each meal like it's your very first feast.

Roll in the grass. Rest in cool shade. Repeat.

Speak your truth without filtering your joy. Stop apologizing for being exactly who you are.

Ready to discover your own wild authenticity? Join me on Substack where animal companions share their tales of transformation.

30/09/2025

Recovering Control Freaks: 5 Signs You're Taking Your Dog's 'Attitude' Too Seriously

Join me in recovery 🤣

1. You've created an itemized, colorized spreadsheet tracking poo quality, eating habits, and walk behavior (meanwhile, your dog's wandering through life nose-first, discovering gossip they’re dying to share with you)

2. Your blood pressure spikes during their mid-afternoon barkfest (meanwhile, your dog's sharing the play by play of nature’s award-winning Crittervision reality show.))

3. Just before Midnight, you're deep in an internet rabbit hole searching "what is my dog trying to tell me?" (meanwhile, they're peacefully dreaming about tomorrow's adventures, completely unbothered by your studies)

4. You're convinced their "selective hearing" is a calculated power move aiming for world domination like animal farm (meanwhile, they’re engrossed in the latest neighborhood gossip or wrestlefest with their best dog friend)

5. You've negotiated with them using tricks and treats (meanwhile they're just waiting for you to toss out the manual and discover what lights you both up from the inside out)

Ready to create your legendary connection and want to learn more? Join me on Substack for tales of transformation and discovery along with epic short stories from the animal companions who come forth with an adventure to share.

27/09/2025

A story told in snapshots 📸

Here is Jango and his collection of sticks. When he was young, every day we went to work, he let us know it was time to go inside when he picked up a stick and carried it in. He would lay down and chew on it for a few seconds before leaving it with the others. The folks who cleaned the office respected his stash, LoL

A wonderfully creative cycle of fictional stories can be built from this single photo.

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words 🐾

What photo can you share that tells a story from the eyes of your companion?

26/09/2025

Morning Routines vs. Morning Rituals: What Your Dog Knows That Gurus Don't

While we're hitting the snooze button again and again or dragging ourselves to the coffee maker, our dogs are performing their morning ceremony.

Have you noticed?

The full-body stretch that starts at the nose and ripples to the tail tip—a bow honoring the new day. The nose in your face inviting you to smile. The eager dance at the doorway, whiskers twitching as they head out to read the morning's first messages on the breeze. The sacred pause before stepping back inside for breakfast.

Our dogs understood the art of sacred morning ritual long before we started posting about our 5 AM routines on social media. We just weren't paying attention.

What we dismiss as 'typical dog behavior' is actually a masterclass in intentional living. That morning stretch? Not just loosening muscles—it's a full-body expression of gratitude. The pause at the door? Not hesitation—but presence.

While we force ourselves through someone else's 'miracle morning' (meditation ✓ journaling ✓ green smoothie ✓), our dogs show us what authentic self-care looks like. They rest when tired, stretch when stiff, play when joyful, chew when stressed. No forcing, no should-ing, no guru required.

What if we took cues from our four-legged teachers? What if we flowed with our natural energy instead of squeezing ourselves into someone else's routine or ignoring our honest feelings?

Success doesn’t rise from optimizing every moment—it rises when we tune into our own natural rhythm, just as our dogs do every single morning.

They're not living each day to log productivity. They're living each day to experience the world around them with wild authenticity.

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