And finally, here is my favorite way to get more animal communication practice:
Practice with a friend.
When I did a year-long apprenticeship in animal communication, each week our instructor and my three fellow apprentices would practice together with the same animals.
Let me tell you, nothing builds your confidence with animal communication like hearing another person say they received the same message you did!
On one of our earliest calls together, we talked to two service dogs in training—Golden retrievers who looked nearly identical in their photographs. Immediately, everyone in the group could sense the personality differences between the two.
One of the dogs was very focused, and carried his responsibility with great poise, while the other dog was very laid back and relaxed. Their person confirmed that this was correct.
This kind of validation took place in our little group week after week. The number one thing that improved for me during my apprenticeship was my confidence—my communication abilities improved too, but the ability to trust the information I was getting skyrocketed.
Practicing with Friends
What I recommend is that you find one or more friends who are interested in animal communication, and practice with them regularly. You can speak with each others’ animals at first, and then ask other friends if they’d be willing to let you communicate with their animals. Most pet owners are intrigued by this and will happily agree.
You can practice in person or on the phone together, with or without the animal’s guardian present. You can also practice separately, with each of you tuning into the animal on your own, and making notes of what you receive.
Each of you should ask the same questions of the animal, so that you can compare responses. You’ll be amazed at how frequently the responses overlap, and how frequently the animal’s guardian validates what you receive.
Pay Attention to What You Receive, and How You Receive It
In talking with other people about their experience, you’ll also begin to get a feel for the type of communication that comes most naturally to you. It’s normal for each person in the group to get the same information in vastly different ways.
For example, let’s say a you’re talking to a cat about a new food. Does she like it?
One person might experience the taste of something savory and delicious. Another person might feel a very satisfied, full feeling, as though they’ve just enjoyed a good meal. Someone else might experience eager anticipation at the thought of the food, the same feeling I might get with a piece of chocolate cake! You might have the words “Yum!” or “I love it!” pop into your head. You might see the cat in your mind’s eye, eagerly running to the bowl of food.
You might feel a combination of some or all of those things. Everyone receives information differently, but the message is the same: kitty loves the food!
Sharing with each other what you got and how you received it will help you build confidence and also recognize the ways in which you receive information intuitively.
In short, the best way to get more animal communication practice is to GO OUT AND PRACTICE! But with other people.
Yes, you can practice with wild animals, or you can practice on your own without telling anyone what you’re doing, but how would you know how accurate you are?
Create a safe space with friends, and watch your ability blossom.