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What do you do?

Hi, I'm Sophie and I'm an Animal Communicator/Psychic-Medium.

Here are some of the questions I get asked (or sometimes just raised eyebrows or scratched heads or blank stares with a smile and I can hear the thoughts questions even if not spoken out loud). When I must give some sort of title for the gifts I share as my trade I do try to explain as this is the teacher/journalist/counselor in me. Although I am not keen on titles, society seems to demand it! So to help educate I will share my answers and explanations right here of what it is that I do. What I do has various descriptions or titles if you will but what it comes down to is this:

Q: What does an Animal Communicator and/or Spirit Messenger do?

A: I facilitate communication and understanding between humans, animals and the spirit world! Why yes, I am an animal & spirit translator! Animal communication is also sometimes referred to as pet psychic but not by all animal communicators I am finding out although this does confuse me as honestly if you are able to communicate via telepathic means of communication with animals then hello you are intuitive aka psychic and must embrace this wonderful gift! I however am very much in touch with the spirit world and have no issues in telling you this, so you can refer to me in any of these categories that mean the same thing to me such as:

 a. Animal communicator
b. Pet psychic
c. Psychic medium
d. Lightworker
e. Spiritual consultant
d. Intuitive consultant
e. Spiritual coach
f.  Intuitive coach 
g. Dog Whisperer - Horse Whisperer - Ghost Whisperer

I am sure there are other titles if you will. Care to share one with me I have not listed?

Q: What does a Pet Photographer do?

A: Pet photography is self explanatory but I do more then that...as a digital on site pet photographer I am still communicating with the animals in the photography session and everything is done in natural settings and not forced upon. I respect each animals wishes of on site location and how they are feeling and how they desire to be perceived through the camera lens. I also include the entire family of pets and humans if desired so it truly is a family portrait I capture in photo CD and videography DVD. I come to your house or barn, my studio is where your pets are in natural settings with natural daylight so no night appointments will be conducted. I perfer my appointments be between early morning and early afternoon and no rainy gloomy days please!

Q: What is a Dog Coach? 

A: Dog coaching is a little more confusing yet intriguing to people as this term is not highly used just yet but I prefer it to dog handler or trainer. I do not handle anything that does not want handled nor do I force train anything that does not want trained. I show respect to each animal. I communicate every step of the way with the animals and use only positive play training with rewards of treats and affection for achieving the results desired. It is amazing how love and communicating the way the animals communicate works wonders. Remember that communicating does not always mean using words. I use body language and telepathy all the time in my field of work with animals as this is how animals communicate all the time amongst themselves and to us, with the occasional bark or neigh or meow sounds of course but if you do not understand their vocal language then perhaps you should contact me to help translate between you and your pets!

Q: What is a Dog Nanny?

A: Dog Nanny is a combination of petsitter/doggy daycare provider/mid-day dogwalker. I give your pet care in your home or mine just as if they were my pet. There are no cages or kennels or choke chains/collars involved in my line of work! Your pet will not be lonely or depressed nor go hungry nor be bored when in my care, simple as that. Think of me as your pets guardian angel when you are not around. 

Q: Do you work exclusively with dogs?  

A: No. I work with all animals. Although I specialize working with BIG dogs with my dog coaching, I do work with all shape and sizes of dogs! I also work with domesticated pets and/or farm animals and/or wildlife, habitat or zoo animals/species/insects/reptiles/ocean creatures, etc. I am available to make barn visits and to visit animal sanctuaries, etc. Please do not hesitate to contact me.  

Q: Will you work with police and SAR groups? 

A: Yes of course, if I can work around my personal family obligations and clients. I use to work 911 emergency communications so I understand the field of work and as a psychic I would be an asset that should be considered right from the start not as a last resort! My next dog will be trained for SAR work, it is a goal of mine to reach.

Q: Do you actually get paid for your work?

A: Yes! I need to pay bills every month just like you, do you work for free? My field of expertise is my chosen paid profession. Would you ask someone to mow your yard or build your house or clean your teeth for free? You get the idea. I do from time to time barter my services for trade. Whatcha got? 

Q: I would like to interview you for my newspaper/radio show/magazine. I would like to ask you join our paranormal team as a guest psychic-medium. Would you be interested?

A: Yes! Email is the best way to reach me.

Any more questions you would like answered about my field of expertise just leave a message below and a way for me to contact you back via email or Twitter or Facebook....also I am considering writing a book about what I do, let me know what questions you would like in that book explained more in detail about who I am and what I do.

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Studio 219

           
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Got some lovely sterling silver dangle earrings straight from the talented designer herself Cara Ellison Halbirt who is owner/designer of Studio219

These earrings have become my favorite pair of earrings to wear daily, they go with everything, you can dress them up and down. They are not too big not too small and very lightweight I almost forget they are on! Can't wait to add more to my collection from Cara's fine handmade designs made in the USA! Follow Cara on Twitter


 


 

 





  

 

 

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Saving Cinnamon

Got a new book to read straight from the author herself Christine Sullivan who is passionate about helping rescue dogs in need.
Follow Chrisine Sullivan on Twitter and find out more about her book and how to order a copy for your bookshelf by visiting the Saving Cinnamon website.

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Gracie Golden Retriever Chores

 

Excellent example of play training in this video!

Must play coach my next Golden Retriever to clean up their doggie toys and replace them in their dog toy basket after playtime just like this precious Golden nugget of a girl is more then happy to do! See how much fun she is having...chores can be FUN PLAYTIME indeed!






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This is my friend that I nicknamed polar bear while we bonded and I fostered him for visits while he was prisoner #15 at the pound for 8 long nights.(He was picked up by animal control on Feb 18th, THUR) I would spend 2+ hours with him each morning from Sat Feb 20-Friday Feb 26. On Feb 26th his owners claimed him. The following Monday he got loose again and then again on Thursday....by Friday the pound picked him up again so the owners decided to surrender him in hopes he go to a better home. I fostered him again this time for a night so he would not have to spend anymore jail time and then was able to locate him a forever home, his 3rd home in his lifetime so far and this sweet soul is just 3 yrs old. He now lives just down the street from me and has a playmate of the same breed to keep him company and a big family to love him.

Sometimes in life we have special beings that walk through our path and it's a good feeling when you can spend some quality time together even if just briefly as you will cherish those memories a lifetime because they meant so much to you. Don't think that for a second animals don't appreciate what you do for them, they do not forget. They have feelings too. Perhaps today you can take a moment to find out what your local shelter needs, usually someone to walk the dogs or pet the cats. Maybe even offer to foster and help them find a home. Dogs, cats, horses are social creatures...they need your attention, to be loved and given hope.

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popcorn ceilings blech

 

My living room right now...
Removing 12 yr old yucky popcorn aka acoustic ceiling so we can have flat painted smooth ceilings...let the renovations begin!
The dated builders cheap ceiling fan will be replaced with a pretty one and the old dirty worn out beige allergen carpet will be replaced with oak hardwood flooring...the gas fireplace will get a propane tank so it can be usable, can you believe it was never used? WTH?
We are doing this all ourselves! Weekend warriors! 



 

 





  

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You know you're in the South when...

 

 

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Recent photo slideshow  http://tinyurl.com/ybk84j6
UPDATE: FEB 22, 2010 - all puppies have been adopted!





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