One of my favourite research papers behind The Magic in Dogs explored what happens when people intentionally practise mindfulness in the presence of their dogs and I shared it last week. The researchers found that dog-centred mindfulness increased human wellbeing and encouraged more moments of connection and synchronisation between dogs and their people. And I love that, because being present with our dogs doesn't always need to look like meditation. Sometimes it looks like being barefoot in your pj’s outside, rocking pretty wild hair, eating a weird breakfast (basically what was in the fridge and needed no prep), while your dog turns into a snuffle pig and the sound of his sniffles makes your heart sing and you savour it to the fullest and are fully present. To me, just magical 😌. Have a great day everyone 💛

Hello from ED! I have got my Kiki and puppies fix from @Sam King Centreline meditation is really helpful, thank you @Birdy O'Sheedy And I got bedside delivered coffee.! Had a great morning started first day of my dog training plan. Inspired by @Jas Whiting and @Pat Stuart. I really wanted to train both dogs well. Had some short exercises and tracking in the backyard. Worked more getting away from two-ball. I then had a lot of pain and other spinal symptoms. My daughter drove me ( still can’t move my right foot) and I am hoping for some answers. Thank for being an awesome community!

I grew up with a lot of fairy tales around Amanita Muscaria. 🥰 Part of what I love about PAWS is that dogs take us outside. They let us experience things. In the upcoming PAWS in July lecture (see classroom) I will talk also about how nature- connectedness is a core human need…and also how important it is to have a sense of awe and wonder for our wellbeing and resilience and the role dogs play in it. Have a lovely, magical day 🍄❤️🐾