This is something I've been very interested in lately too.
There was a weekend long workshop in my area that I think I would have tried if I didn't have work. The stories I've heard are amazing. But I'm very logical and scientific, so it's hard for me to believe without experiencing it for myself.

 

I don't trust them, but then I tend to be highly skeptical about stuff like that.

Whether I'd be on board with someone using an Animal Communicator depends on what you mean by animal communication. If you mean that you have an intuition about how an animal is feeling and about what that animal needs to make it more happy and content, then yes I do believe that people can and do have a gift for that, and I'd be fine with someone using that sort of Animal Communicator. If you mean some sort of mental connection with animals and they tell you why they are so unhappy, acting up, etc, then no, that's what I don't believe in and I'd advise people to avoid using someone who was claiming that.

Take what I say with a grain of salt, I am also very wary of psychics, mediums, palm readers, and tarot card readers.

 

Now this is interesting. I always thought of you as very science-oriented, and well... to me, animal communicators seems to be totally opposite. Do you mind explaining a little bit about your thoughts on it, why you've been struggling with it, how you are reconciling it against all of your science background? What kind of information do they provide? (ie how specific, anecdotal, your-animal-is-feeling-this-because-based?)

I have never used an animal communicator. Perhaps I just lack the faith? I feel like it does require a "belief" or "faith" in such an ability, rather than an "understanding" of something, like science.

I don't doubt they can read subtle signs/body language of present animals and draw off of that (or have innate abilities like Temple Grandin), but anything more than noting how they might perceive the animal is feeling/etc, I just would have to take with a grain of salt. I am not particularly religious, don't believe in ghosts, psychics, telepathy, etc. I'm rather more of a "here and now, what you can measure/repeat if not prove" sort of person.

I will say it is a very nice idea to be able to communicate in such a manner with pets, especially deceased pets.

The only remotely similar experience I have with something like this was a session with a bioenergy therapist when he was paralyzed. Unlike the osteopathic therapist (we saw her multiple times with success), this guy just didn't seem believable/effective at all. Honestly, I had to stifle my incredulous laugh for the whole 40 minute session because it just seemed so ridiculous.

 

Right, the side of me who believes that "logic" aligns with "science" is very confused by the whole notion, especially when I'm told that I can do it and that I can get better.

The most compelling information is information that has been verified by vets. One example is of a cat who said he ate something hard that was making him very sick (x-ray found a nickle in the cat's stomach). A dog I've trained told another woman that her lower back hurt by her tail so she wasn't jumping on the bed anymore. An x-ray confirmed arthritis in her spine right above her tail.

The biggest thing is that one of the books I was given was written by a woman who finds lost animals over the phone that she has never met before AND these animals are in different states.

My personal experiences have been very small so far. To practice, I was told to get information that can be verified by the animal's human. I've simply been able to find out one dog's favorite place, why another dog's name is what it is, and what a dog did that made it sick for a whole day (she ate a dead mouse outside).

 

The short version of my opinion is that it's bull; the long version has an extra four letters

 

I had a really good experience with an animal communicator. She knew things she couldn't possibly know and I didn't give her any info.

 

I believe in intuition....I don't believe in mind-reading.

 

I've read several books on animal communication and attended workshops in NYC for animal communication -- several friends I made while volunteering at a therapeutic riding studio were also animal communicators.

Keep in mind, I'm a very scientific person. I'm going to school for biology and I'm an atheistic pagan. I think I started trusting that what I was "getting" from animals were correct when I was at a workshop and was asked what one dog was saying. I got that he was showing me he was a businessman, which I said. The animal communicator hosting the workshop disagreed and said I was wrong. At this point the owner spoke up and said that once to twice a week they went to pet stores and advertised different products. Her dog always came with her.

I don't think it's an exact thing by any means, half the time it might be generalizations or body language. It's completely possible we're all making it up in our heads, but I really do hope that with some more research into quantum physics/mechanics that we might be able to validate some of it scientifically.

 

Yes I'm going to school for psychology, so things like this is very mind boggling! I do wonder how bias plays a role in influencing the readings. From what I've read, it could be very possible that a dog "being a businessman" would be something that an animal communicator might reject due to their own beliefs about how animals are. The popular notion is that animals are more spiritual than that, but that is just the impression that I've gotten from reading about it and whatnot.

 

Very interesting topic.

While I believe in the after life, and had some experience in my life with this,
to those who shell out money for such things, beware. A good psychic will never charge for reading and such.
psychics should pass on messages for free, after all do you think that our loved ones and pets put a dollar or two into a machine so they can communicate with us?

The extra sensory ability is inbred in all of us. We just have to learn how to focus on it and be able to use it.

I've been known to use in once in a while. Don't laugh! It just comes out of the blue.

 

I think there are people who are gifted with some pretty crazy abilities. But I also think that 99.999% of people who sell their services as animal communicators do not fall into that category - they are charlatons.

I'm a gifted musician, I gave many free shows to charity groups, Rest Homes, School graduations, etc.

I'm not saying because you are an artist that you should give your talent away, people enjoy beauty, and I understand the need for payment, to cover supplies etc.

What I am saying it is a special gift given to us by a greater power to help those that need it, not to benefit by it ourselves.
I am talking humans at the moment.

But animal psychics, I can't wrap my head around it for some reason. If that was the case, I think there would be more psychic vets making it unnecessary to have the expensive tests done we we bring our sick pups in.

Interesting conversations here.

I would disagree that an animal communicator shouldn't charge for their services, especially since some do it full time and they commit their lives to it. This isn't the type of job that you commit 8 hours a day to it, it can mean that they need to make lifestyle changes as well, especially if they do this full time.

Thank you for your input so far everyone.

ok so multi quote even though I'm not really directing this at anyone in particular but what I'm going to type does kinda tangent and touch on this.

I am/was a physic...I say am/was because when I was doing it actively people would even bug me while I was trying to eat lunch and I usually only had a short lunch, people are obsessed.
I usually don't charge because it is something that I enjoy doing as long as I'm not being badgered into doing it when I'm hungry.
All of that being said, I did have 2 years in college where I had people buy me food in exchange for a reading and I am thinking about getting into more of it part time and charging a little bit to help cover some bills as the economy is kinda still c**p.
Will I charge as much as your average reader? Oh no, when I found out how much an hour they charge I nearly died of a heart attack. It's a rather simple thing to do once you figure it out and most people if not all can probably do it, so I don't see why they charge so much.

That and one of the more expensive ones was still calling and sending letters to my friends grandmother months after she had past on. So yeah I have a quick rule of thumb, if they charge an arm and a leg then they're not real. It's the ones that are willing to exchange for a coffee some days that you should be looking for.
That and a lot of them ask way too many questions.

 

In theory I'm not totally closed to the idea that such a thing is possible, but in practice I think most are just really skilled cold readers.

 

I think its a bunch of crap. I have only dealt with one "animal communicator", but many psychics, or whatever they call themselves on investigation searches.

It's BS. Total generic, "she is near a body of water and a wooded area". Well of course. Look at a map, that is every square mile in the state.

If anything, its pure luck. They guess by the info you feed them.

 

I think there are people who are gifted with some pretty crazy abilities. But I also think that 99.999% of people who sell their services as animal communicators do not fall into that category - they are charlatons.

 

Like I said, gifted people do not charge for their ability.

 

In my opinion if these communicators were legit, we wouldn't have any problem dogs anymore. We could take them to the communicator, find out why they misbehave, then tell them not to do it anymore. That simple.
That being said, I do believe that some people have a kind of intuition, or "sixth sense", but I don't know if it is something they can channel, or if it just pops up "whenever". If you are interested, there's no reason why you shouldn't explore it, then you'll know from personal experience. Problem with animals is, there isn't really a way to confirm what you (communicator) say.

 

In my opinion if these communicators were legit, we wouldn't have any problem dogs anymore. We could take them to the communicator, find out why they misbehave, then tell them not to do it anymore. That simple.

You don't need to take an animal to an animal communicator to tell them not to do something -- all it takes is a "no" or a "leave it". You can communicate with 4 year old children and tell them not to do something, yet half the time they won't listen.

Finding out why a dog is doing something and then telling them not to almost never works -- you have to change the situation, not tell the animal "don't do that". A dog barks and lunges at strangers? Find out why they're doing it (for example, fear due to the owner tensing up, past trauma with strangers, etc) and then just telling the dog "No! Stop barking" is not going to solve the issue and make the dog not a problem dog. It's like telling someone not to be scared of spiders or heights.

Like I said, gifted people do not charge for their ability.

Are you saying gifted only in animal communication or in general? I'm "gifted" in art, but if I was to not charge for anything I would be constantly giving away a skill I've worked to develop for years for free.

 

I'm a gifted musician, I gave many free shows to charity groups, Rest Homes, School graduations, etc.

I'm not saying because you are an artist that you should give your talent away, people enjoy beauty, and I understand the need for payment, to cover supplies etc.

What I am saying it is a special gift given to us by a greater power to help those that need it, not to benefit by it ourselves.
I am talking humans at the moment.

But animal psychics, I can't wrap my head around it for some reason. If that was the case, I think there would be more psychic vets making it unnecessary to have the expensive tests done we we bring our sick pups in.

Interesting conversations here.

 

I would disagree that an animal communicator shouldn't charge for their services, especially since some do it full time and they commit their lives to it. This isn't the type of job that you commit 8 hours a day to it, it can mean that they need to make lifestyle changes as well, especially if they do this full time.

Thank you for your input so far everyone.

 

I have convinced people I am physic but the truth is I have great intuition & know how the read animals & people(in person) as I take a lot of notice of the littler things as they are all hints.

 

hmmmm....hope more people post on this.

 

We had a pup go missing at the barn we rode at a year ago. We could not find the pup for the life of us and the worst was being assumed. One of the girls called an animal communicator and I could just spit at the nonsense she was saying. It was a load of crap and it made me so angry that she was charging for something like that when people were going to her for help.

 

Oh gosh well I hope that an animal communicator wouldn't charge anything if they were wrong in that type of situation!

 

I think this is a prime example of the complexity of the human brain and psyche, and how easily influenced and fluid our minds are.

People believe what they want to believe. True or untrue, scientific or total BS. Humans will believe what makes them happy or comfortable, end of story.

 

If I could do it, and I could charge enough to make a living at it, I sure as heck would. A girl's gotta eat.

 

I will just say some people do have "THE GIFT" and myself, being Irish, am considered by friends and family to be "fey" at critical times.

Just remember, who EVER thought in the 1950's we would be carrying a computer around in our pockets, or skyping...the human mind is a mystery and is still evolving...someday we may all just communicate without saying a word! (oh, and without technology too!)

 

I'll start off by saying that I am a witch I read tarot cards & believe a lot of new age mumbo jumbo (as my DH calls it lol)

I think it is BS for the most part. People who want to take advantage of other people or people who truly believe without a doubt which scares me as it can lead to them putting their "gift" ahead of logic & perhaps not putting the animals best interest first. Sadly I have seen that many times.

I do believe that some people are more observant of body language & the whole type of empathy thing. And some people have been around animals so much & listen that we just get them easier then most. I have seen lots of topics about dogs showing aggression or calming signals & some people do not notice, some would pick up the more obvious ones & some other people get it right away. That isn't magic.

I think people like that would prob have a great time working with animals. But once they start saying fluffy tells me he doesn't like whatever I am going to think BS... I wouldn't waste money on it or put my pets well being or interest in their hands.

But to each their own.

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I'm fairly open minded, but at the same time, very cynical. I believe there are people with psychic abilities but I also believe that anyone with a good grasp on human body language & a bit of theatrical flair can pass themselves off as psychic to someone gullible.

I also believe that anyone who has any true spiritual abilities (whether that be a gift with tarot, Reiki etc) should either perform it for free or for a donation. I think it's a responsibility to share your gifts with the world...to ANYONE, not just those who can afford to buy into it. I've been involved with meditation, Shamanic & other spiritual groups for a few years & have always stuck to those principals. I am apparently great at leading guided meditations (I have never what I did was anything unique, but get told it often) & have been offered a paid position (where I would basically get paid to sit of fluffy cushions & recite memorized meditations to people - easy job) but turned it down...

 

I agree....If you have that much of an ability to seriously influence somebody's life or save the life of an animal...It seems greedy to be like "yup, that's gonna be 30 dollars an hour!". If you have that gift, then people will be willing to give you a donation. And I think it's better that way because it's out of true gratefulness, and they can adjust to what their budget. A lot of people would probably donate more than what they'd be willing to pay anyway.

 

Like I said before, it is a "gift". It would be my gift to you, you don't pay for gifts given to you for birthdays, and Christmas.
Might as well call the psychic hot line. they will tell you anything you want to hear, and not for free.