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I read a lot about the marvellous work animal communicators did and contacted
Holly Davies and we made a telephone appointment. www.centaur‐therapies.co.uk/ Here is the summary of this session: I'll give it a Question and Answer format, though some background info will be provided too, which at the time was given to the communicator with also explanatory remarks for July's benefit. |
Q: I understand and don't want her to stop but it's imperative that she comes back because I don't want to lose her or that she injures herself.
A: Oh no, she doesn't want to get lost (distressed at the idea), will try and remember and stay a little closer to you. Hates the whistle, it's piercing in her ears, goes through her head
Q: OK, will whistle myself and not use the real whistle or call her, just hope that she can hear me.
Want to take her back a few days ago. She wanted to bolt after a deer and she went through a field of nettles and was in pain and stood there unable to move. I then went through the field to collect her and trampled the nettles down, so that it would be more comfortable for her. Wanted to remind her that I said 'NO' before she took off.
The 'no' was given to her to keep her safe, as I knew that the nettles would hurt her.
A: Oh yes, she can hear you. She remembered the "pricklies" and your 'no' too. She just couldn't help herself but what you did to her afterwards helped her a lot and she was grateful for that.
Note: I gave her rescue remedy + put cream on it. After shopping made a concoction of juiced dock leaves with calamine lotion and rubbed it all over her. She looked green. Then I put a t‐shirts on her. The next day she had another bath to wash all the green off.
A: Oh no, she doesn't want to get lost (distressed at the idea), will try and remember and stay a little closer to you. Hates the whistle, it's piercing in her ears, goes through her head
Q: OK, will whistle myself and not use the real whistle or call her, just hope that she can hear me.
Want to take her back a few days ago. She wanted to bolt after a deer and she went through a field of nettles and was in pain and stood there unable to move. I then went through the field to collect her and trampled the nettles down, so that it would be more comfortable for her. Wanted to remind her that I said 'NO' before she took off.
The 'no' was given to her to keep her safe, as I knew that the nettles would hurt her.
A: Oh yes, she can hear you. She remembered the "pricklies" and your 'no' too. She just couldn't help herself but what you did to her afterwards helped her a lot and she was grateful for that.
Note: I gave her rescue remedy + put cream on it. After shopping made a concoction of juiced dock leaves with calamine lotion and rubbed it all over her. She looked green. Then I put a t‐shirts on her. The next day she had another bath to wash all the green off.
Q: Gun shot sounds. She's besides herself when she hears this. She runs off in a state of total panic.
We understand that it frightens her but she needs not be frightened about this as it's only humans chasing rabbits or birds. Has nothing to do with her.
A: Can't cope with gunshot noises. It reminds her of pain,starter gun, was beaten, so frightened and in pain. She understand what you're saying but the fear is beyond her coping levels. Runs for cover and safety.
Q: OK I understand. Repeat the above.
Tell her that if she needs to run for cover, that she can run towards me,that I will protect her. She will still hear gun noises occasionally, it's humans chasing rabbits,
there is no racing anywhere near we live.
A: Not sure that you can protect her. Understand what you're saying, will try but can't really think at that time... just too frightened.
Q: We've taken her out to some local country fairs and also took her to a small town to meet a friend and had coffee outside. Why is she frightened of crowds or even open places where there are many humans etc. I enjoy taking her out to different places and had hoped that she would enjoy it too.
A: Frightens her, reminds her of her racing days, just can't cope with this.
Q: OK understand. She may then have to stay home when I go out from time to time.
Why does she continuously scream whilst I'm out? (went to my neighbour last night and could hear her and my son had already told me that too).
A: The white thing frightens her. At this point neither the communicator nor myself knew what she was on about.
Note The communicator asked more questions and
eventually we discovered that she's seeing something I can't see. She described some sort of apparition which snarls at her and tells her thatshe shouldn't be here. We will investigate this further. She can only see it when I'm not there.
She knows that it can't really harm her but is still scared, hence the barking.
Bo reassures her, can see it too, but doesn't take any notice of it.
We understand that it frightens her but she needs not be frightened about this as it's only humans chasing rabbits or birds. Has nothing to do with her.
A: Can't cope with gunshot noises. It reminds her of pain,starter gun, was beaten, so frightened and in pain. She understand what you're saying but the fear is beyond her coping levels. Runs for cover and safety.
Q: OK I understand. Repeat the above.
Tell her that if she needs to run for cover, that she can run towards me,that I will protect her. She will still hear gun noises occasionally, it's humans chasing rabbits,
there is no racing anywhere near we live.
A: Not sure that you can protect her. Understand what you're saying, will try but can't really think at that time... just too frightened.
Q: We've taken her out to some local country fairs and also took her to a small town to meet a friend and had coffee outside. Why is she frightened of crowds or even open places where there are many humans etc. I enjoy taking her out to different places and had hoped that she would enjoy it too.
A: Frightens her, reminds her of her racing days, just can't cope with this.
Q: OK understand. She may then have to stay home when I go out from time to time.
Why does she continuously scream whilst I'm out? (went to my neighbour last night and could hear her and my son had already told me that too).
A: The white thing frightens her. At this point neither the communicator nor myself knew what she was on about.
Note The communicator asked more questions and
eventually we discovered that she's seeing something I can't see. She described some sort of apparition which snarls at her and tells her thatshe shouldn't be here. We will investigate this further. She can only see it when I'm not there.
She knows that it can't really harm her but is still scared, hence the barking.
Bo reassures her, can see it too, but doesn't take any notice of it.
Bo and July have become great friends and Bo now even allows July to share my bed with her!
It has taken July many months to grow a new shiny coat, even the end part of her tail, which used to be bold, is now covered. Both Bo and July are fed on a raw diet (see the care and health pages for further information). The raw diet has not only given July good health but the raw meaty bones have cleaned her teeth, which are now pearly white, rather than dark brown.
It has taken July many months to grow a new shiny coat, even the end part of her tail, which used to be bold, is now covered. Both Bo and July are fed on a raw diet (see the care and health pages for further information). The raw diet has not only given July good health but the raw meaty bones have cleaned her teeth, which are now pearly white, rather than dark brown.
1st of January 2004
A day to remember, for all the wrong reasons! As usual, we had our early morning walk, and being approx. 1 mile away from the car, called the dogs back to return home. Bo had picked up a Deer scent, crossed the dyke (a 9' deep trench), when I hear the most piercing scream and knew that July was in trouble!! Ran towards the dyke, where July was lying with an open fracture of her left front leg. There was no way that I could lift her out, so knelt against the dyke with my knees supporting July's body and my feet deep in the mud! I called my son and neighbours for help and 45mins we were rescued. We carried July in a large sheet and took her to the emergency vet. She was made comfortable and the next day I took her to the Orthopaedic specialist. It was a very frightening experience for us both and a special worry for me, as the initial diagnosis was not encouraging. The treating vet was unsure that July's leg could be saved. The orthopaedic surgeon to put a plate over the fracture and July has healed very well. However, the long term prognosis is still somewhat uncertain. However by the summer, July was back to her normal self again! |
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Over the years, July has helped and supported me with all the foster Greyhounds and rescue Greyhounds which have shared our lives.
Our road together has been one of mutual discovery, building Trust and Love.
Our road together has been one of mutual discovery, building Trust and Love.