Animal Communication Review - November 2025

As always, the weekend begins with a degree of trepidation, and I, include myself in that.

In fact, we discussed the similarities between fear and excitement and our ability to choose either of those feelings/emotions, as we prepared to engage in the wonderful work, that is Animal Communication.

When I am writing up the weekend’s experience, of course, I am writing from my perspective, seeing it through my own “lens” if you will.

Whilst I might add in a little of that here, I have decided to share some direct words/feedback from participants.

“I was not too sure what to expect, but I did hope to be challenged and to gain practical experience. There was a lot of that !”

“An amazing weekend, so enjoyable and enlightening. An experience anyone who is an animal guardian or works with animals, should have”

“Slightly different in meeting my expectations – I was hoping for somewhat of a “magic” component, but it is all about what is within and Sam had some great ‘instruction’ about how to use this and feel things”

“very inspiring, supportive and informative, creating a beautiful space to learn with encouragement and guidance, what a wonderful group of people”

“ the visiting animals being present was the greatest asset and being part of a group sharing, helped me to see that what I had picked up, was the same for others”

“most people want a better understanding of all living things, I highly recommend the course”

“harder than I thought, but I do need to work on myself”

“I loved it. Sam, you create a warm and welcoming environment. You are organised and have a clear structure – which I really appreciated. It felt safe to learn and share in a group. The animals were a joy to work with. You have a warm heart and I have had a lovely experience here”

“the stories, Sam, the ones you didn’t mean to share, let them flow!”

“lovely harmonious workshop, much appreciate you holding space for us, I am very grateful”

“ Sam’s teaching, although directed to Animal Communication, has far reaching meanings and effects”

As is my habit, during these weekends, I tend to digress…….

This is usually prompted by insightful questions from participants. This weekend was no exception, and we spent an appropriate amount of time in workshop sessions and over breaks, discussing “limiting beliefs”.

I had my own reflections about this overnight on Saturday, and, we discussed on the Sunday morning.

My feeling is that whilst the majority of people adopt behaviours to compensate for these, these behaviours may not always be considered to be negative. I feel that if we are able to recognise those that arise and “nod” to them and understand the reason for them, we should not always rush to fix and change. The recognition is a large part and the working on the root cause, can happen slowly, when the time is right, for us, individually.

Everyone is different, and brings what they have and who they are to the workshop.

All equally valuable and no lesser or greater wisdom than another.

I did wave around the phrase “comparison is the thief of joy” a far bit!

And I also shared this:

Let’s see what folk had to say…..

“I will work on diffusing, my limiting beliefs”

“I will relax and surrender”

“I will take the positives and successes and celebrate these”

“I will trust myself”

“I will trust my intuition more”

“I will listen, feel, see and trust that the information is there”

“I will practice”

“I will work on becoming more open”

“I will trust what comes in”

“I will become more expansive, trust in the process and believe in myself”

“I will step out of ego”

“I will always lean in to intuition”

“I will write it all down and not over explain”

"I will try not to over analyse”

“I recognise how gentle and respectful Animal Communication should be and how powerfully an animal can deeply communicate”

Our day two of visiting animal guest teachers with their guardian/Kahu is always exciting. It brings with it some nervousness about the live practice, but it is so important for participants to experience this, in my opinion.

The “nerves” are often quickly replaced with excitement and really brings the work “to life”.

I am always, so, so grateful to those Kahu that visit, giving their time, thoughtfulness in receiving feedback and their gentle support to participants.

Here I share a little of the visits, though much remains in the confines of our learning space. The interaction between animal teacher, communicator and Kahu, being confidential. The photos are taken, with permission, and obviously after our work.

Our first visitors, Sam and Koda.

Participants correctly picking up on the important work that Koda enjoys, across many fronts, sharing information about important animals in her life, indeed actually giving a name correctly!

“She shows people the way” – yes, she does.

More than just the outwardly presenting physical, i.e. a Dog, Koda has an important energetic role and recognises the symbiotic relationship, in that regard, that she and her Kahu share. “Mirrors” were discussed here.

I know Sam was so pleased with how Koda, interacted with the group both physically and energetically.

Koda is a very, very good girl. Thank you both.

Our next visitors, Maxine and Milo.

Participants were presented with a number of questions to ask Milo and we learnt more of his past, prior to Maxine and he, finding/rescuing each other.

Great accuracy in sharing information about visitors, rather disliked, and information about a new habit Milo has adopted.

“me and you” would be a lovely way to summarise that which he shared.

Thank you both.

Our final visitors of the day, Sarah, Louise and Bella.

The communications with Bella were quite something!

Including her desire for more travel, her daily struggles, some, not so obvious, health issues, what work she does and with whom, an emotional understanding of her past, and the “neighbours” she lives with. An amazing piece of accuracy here. Very specific!

When Bella came into the room, and, I had never met nor communicated with her before, I had the sense of being very small and insignificant.

It felt only right, therefore to ask her for some “wider” information for us all.

“the timing is perfect, undoing of the need to be right”

“the time is right, pay attention”

“we are counting time”

“be silent”

“wisdom in patience”

“there is stillness and time, watch my behaviour”

“be steady, struggles, but be steady”

“do not fear me”

“turn around bright eyes”

“I am stable and strong, forgive me, slow down, be strong, move on”

We came to learn that Bella is completely blind and was rescued from an unfortunate situation and is steadily improving under the care from her Kahus.

Thank you to all of you.

As our final visitors left and the day began to draw to a close, we reflected on the weekend.

A reflection, I would make is that one thing that rarely I share, is the amount of laughing and fun that also takes place, amid the serious work. Some lovely giggles were had!

I always ask for feedback on what I could improve/do for future workshops.

Here is what participants said…..

“I like how you run it your own way, but I would be interested in doing a practice round where there is no photo and no animal in the room” – yes, my suggestion and I love, love, love this ! We do not need a photo, in my opinion. I will include this for future workshops.

“I would like a longer course”

“include more unusual visiting animals if you can”

“the weekend goes too fast, so possibly a longer course”

“too slow moving for me, as natural and easy for me”

I shall take all of these on board, but can be difficult to meet different needs. I will try my best X

Thank you to all that made a perfect weekend.

I finish with this………

“May you recognize in your life the presence, power, and light of your soul. May you realize that you are never alone, that your soul in its brightness and belonging connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe. May you have respect for your own individuality and difference. ”

John O'Donohue - Anam Cara