Moving Beyond Words - A Transformational Journey with Your Animal Companion

05/30/2026

🐾 Have You Ever Wondered Why One Dog Thrives with an Approach That Completely Fails Another?

I recently had the privilege of speaking at the 3rd Dog Lovers Festival inside the Heart-Led Dog Lovers Community, and the replay is now available throughout June.

In my presentation:

What “Type” of Dog Do You Have?
How Understanding Personality Improves Behaviour, Calm, and Connection

I explore why dogs respond differently based on their unique personality, emotional needs, and natural tendencies—and how understanding those differences can help reduce stress, improve behaviour, and deepen trust.

Many behaviour challenges are not about "bad dogs." They are often the result of misunderstood needs, nervous system overload, or expecting every dog to thrive in the same way.

If you've ever found yourself wondering:

🐾 Why does my dog react so differently than other dogs?

🐾 Why do some approaches work beautifully for one dog and not another?

🐾 Is there a deeper way to understand what my dog needs?

Then I think you'll enjoy this conversation.

The festival also features many other heart-led speakers sharing their insights on creating healthier, happier, more connected relationships with our dogs.

You can access the festival community here:
https://gokollab.com/heart-led-dog-lover/home

Once inside, simply type "Arlana" into the search bar to find my presentation replay.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights after you've watched it.

05/25/2026

05/09/2026

I’m excited to share that the new Beyond Behavior Foundations + Intro to the 5 Elements Series is now available inside the Moving Beyond Word Community on Skool — and it’s completely free to access. 🐾

This guided series was created for animal guardians who want to move beyond frustration, confusion, and surface-level behavior approaches to better understand the deeper emotional, environmental, and nervous system influences affecting both themselves and their animal companions.

Inside the series, we explore:
🌿 Behavior as communication
🌿 Emotional safety and co-regulation
🌿 Environmental stress and wellness
🌿 The foundations of the Five-Element framework
🌿 How personality and emotional needs influence behavior and connection

The lessons are released weekly to allow time for reflection, observation, and integration — rather than overwhelm and information overload.

One of the reasons I chose this platform is because it also allows space for connection and conversation through community discussion and live Coffee Chats — creating an opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow together in a more supportive environment.

If this resonates with you, you’re welcome to join us here:
Moving Beyond Words Community
https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/about

I’d love to hear what insights or patterns you begin noticing along the way. 💛

Deepen Your Understanding and Build a Calm, Connected Relationship with Your Animal Companion

05/05/2026

If you love animals... you are going to love what I am working on now...

Have you always wanted a deeper connection with your animal companion?

Maybe you have always wondered why they do what they do...

Maybe they have ongoing behavior that you just can't navigate them past...

Maybe they have health concerns that just won't go away...

Are you ready to explore this personal and expansive journey together with your animal companion?

What would this look like for you.. and for them? This kind of connection, this kind of joy... this kind of mutual healing?

I have created a community that allow us to share, learn and explore this path together

Join me there:
https://www.skool.com/moving-beyond-words-1962/about

Deepen Your Understanding and Build a Calm, Connected Relationship with Your Animal Companion

04/25/2026

I’ve just released a new podcast episode with Arianne de Rond, where we explore what it really means to move from control to connection with our dogs.

We talk about:
• how our energy shapes behaviour
• why presence matters more than pressure
• and what it takes to become a calm, grounded leader your dog can trust

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or unsure how to support your animal companion, this offers a different perspective.
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🎥 Watch on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/-4VXfHG1DGg
🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cQ2nyAfdY4l9WGUjuMCkU?si=7TPteL6WTRiEiEJXU7U8Rw

Stay up to date on all People Pets and the Planet Podcast Episodes, and join in the conversation in our Online Community
https://www.skool.com/holistic-we-wellness-community-5810/about

04/19/2026

Thank you Brainz for sharing my article!
One Health
One Vision
One Mission.

The One Health movement highlights the connection between human, animal, and environmental well-being, but something essential is often overlooked. This article explores how the human–animal bond...

04/19/2026

In Italy, a farmer follows a thoughtful approach that balances agriculture with the needs of surrounding wildlife. Each season, when his crops are ready for harvest, he deliberately leaves a portion of the field untouched. While it may seem unusual to walk away from perfectly good produce, this decision serves a quiet but important purpose in the local ecosystem.

Wild animals, often drawn toward farms in search of food, can sometimes wander into nearby villages, creating tension and disruption. By leaving part of the harvest behind, the farmer provides an easy, reliable food source within the fields themselves. Animals are more likely to stay where food is available, reducing the need for them to travel further into human spaces.

Over time, this simple practice has helped create a more balanced coexistence. The farm continues to produce as needed, while wildlife finds nourishment without conflict. It’s not a large or complex system, but it reflects an understanding that sharing resources can prevent larger problems. In a world where boundaries between human activity and nature are often strained, small choices like this show how thoughtful actions can support both livelihoods and the natural world.

04/19/2026

It's just a word so why is it so important that we use cues instead of commands?

In dog training, the shift from command to cue encourages a change in mindset from authoritive control to cooperative communication. A command implies a non-negotiable order with an implied threat of punishment, whereas a cue serves as a signal or invitation that a specific behaviour will lead to reinforcement.

Remember this is our language not their's.