A Deeper Look at Ourselves, Mirror Neurons in Dogs & Humans
You may have heard that your dog is a reflection of you, or how you feel. Scientific Evidence has shown us that many animals posses...
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Valerie Naegele
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Reflecting on Dogs & the Holidays
The lights are on the tree, the fire crackles nearby. Picture sitting in a cozy deep leather armchair, book in hand while the snow falls...
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Valerie Naegele
- Nov 13, 2020
- 2 min
A Life Disconnected From Time Creates More Connection
I am often amazed by a dog's ability to quite literally immerse themselves in an experience. They can completely let go and enjoy...
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Valerie Naegele
- Sep 17, 2020
- 2 min
Every Moment is a Miracle
I think one of my favorite aspects of working with animals is the knowledge that they are right with you in each moment. The all...
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Valerie Naegele
- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
Patterns in Training & In Life
Some people are interested in if dogs recognize themselves in a mirror. I think this information is interesting, but I am more interested...
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Valerie Naegele
- Aug 13, 2020
- 3 min
Feel Awkward More Often, Learn Something New!
I am constantly taking on new classes, courses, exercise routines, philosophies and filling my life with new and engaging ideas,...
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Valerie Naegele
- Jul 31, 2020
- 4 min
Learning How To Be Assertive From A Dog That Barks!
I don't know about you , but when I hear the word assertive I cringe a little bit. It's something I aspire to, and yet, also something I...
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Valerie Naegele
- Jul 16, 2020
- 4 min
What does fear mean for you?
When things aren't going your way have you ever taken a look at how you tend to react? I never put a whole lot of thought into my...
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Valerie Naegele
- Jul 9, 2020
- 4 min
Walking Meditation With Your Dog
I know when I started meditating in the mornings I would sometimes feel conflicted, because I would need to focus on my personal...
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Valerie Naegele
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
How Dogs Heal Us
"I think of all the lost dogs, the lost dogs begging to come home, And it weighs on me, it weighs on me. Then I find it weighs on you to,...
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Valerie Naegele
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
Living Without Ego- Animal Wisdom
I once attended a 5 day horse clinic where the instructor would smile patiently, and tell everyone repeatedly, "The horse is always...
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Valerie Naegele
- May 8, 2020
- 3 min
Staying Inspired- It's all about the Journey
We humans are creatures of desire, and it seems to me that even as I climb one mountain I am ready and looking to the next! There always...
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Valerie Naegele
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
Earth Day- you are never to small to make a difference
I remember reading in one of my favorite novels , "Half Broke Horses" by Jeanette Walls, "If you think you are too small to make a...
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Valerie Naegele
- Apr 19, 2020
- 3 min
What Animals Can Teach Us About Being Present
Throughout all of the madness currently enveloping the world, I find true peace when I am with my animals (my dog, and my horse). They...
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Valerie Naegele
- Apr 8, 2020
- 5 min
How my dog taught me to meditate
Ok so maybe this is a bit far out there for you, but hear me out for a minute.... Firstly, if you have never tried meditation I highly...
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Valerie Naegele
- Apr 1, 2020
- 3 min
How dogs help us reconnect to nature and ourselves
We often forget that the best medicine is often right outside our front door- and dogs seem to always help us reconnect with this. There...
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Valerie Naegele
- Mar 13, 2020
- 4 min
Why wont my dog stop barking?
I often hear this from clients, and certainly have a dog who thoroughly enjoys a good bark. So why do some dogs seem to bark without an...
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Valerie Naegele
- Mar 2, 2020
- 4 min
Letting Go, Stepping into the Unknown with Grace
"And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew his breath over it, and created the horse.” - Bedouin Legend I love this line<3 So this...
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Valerie Naegele
- Feb 24, 2020
- 5 min
Mind Body Connection
How our mind and body are connected within ourselves and how this applies to the animals we work with
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Valerie Naegele
- Feb 16, 2020
- 4 min
Empower Your Life
Who do I want to be today? Most of us are not even aware we have a choice in this matter; we see life as something that happens to us...
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