Our trip with Transmed from Ibiza to Barcelona couldn't have been more relaxing. We were allowed to move around anywhere on the ship with Fina and Ghandi on board. There were pet seats, a pet café, and a pet restaurant. I'm still speechless about the love for animals on board. Part 2 follows

Our journey to Germany was anything but “planned.” We were actually supposed to fly, but everything turned out differently. Only one dog crate had been booked, and I had to quickly look for an alternative. Without hesitation, my friend said she would take the dogs and me by ferry in her car… well, not just take us — after the 10-hour crossing to Barcelona, she even drove me all the way to the French border. Her words were: “You need emotional support.” She spoke straight from my heart. When you have friends like that, it truly brings tears to your eyes. Big Sventi then picked me up at the French border. Without any hesitation, he said: “Okay, 16,000 km for one trip is longer than picking you up from Frankfurt,” — and he drove that distance twice for us. I had booked an Airbnb for our stopover. When Ghandi and Fina travel, they are like my little angels — somehow everything always falls into place, and we are literally carried through it all. It was a long and exhausting journey, and we were very tired. But in the end, we simply weren’t meant to fly. Everything in life has a meaning. When I later found out that the flight had been postponed five times and that Ibiza airport was closed on the day of departure due to weather conditions — while I was already at the French border — everything became clear to me. A huge thank you to my wonderful friends who helped Ghandi, Fina, and me out of a tight spot at the very last minute. @santa.kobra and Big Sventi 🩷 You are truly the best of the best. I have never seen Ghandi sleep as much as he did during and after this journey. And Fina has grown so much again — she’s even more confident now. I will also make a YouTube video about it. We’re still in the middle of the adventure, waiting for what comes next. I’ll keep you posted.

Part 2 Again and again, after the experiences with the supposedly great dog trainer, I asked myself: shouldn’t it actually be called human trainer instead of horse trainer, cat trainer, or dog trainer? We humans should be the ones learning to understand the animals’ communication and body language and then act accordingly — not the other way around. But no, the dog trainer simply ignored every single signal from Sinai. This is not only extremely rude and disrespectful toward another being, it can also be dangerous. We immediately stopped meeting with that trainer. And then — as if by magic — a wonderful coincidence happened… During a walk through the fields, we met a group of dogs and an older man with a very calm, positive energy. We walked past the group with Sinai, and he spoke to us and invited us to join them — just for fun. And we did. This man had so much wisdom and so many valuable tips. He said that fearful dogs should be fed by hand — only by hand. He said: “Walking creates connection. Keep moving, and don’t stop when you have to pass other dogs.” These were tips worth their weight in gold for us. We were very young and had little experience with dogs at the time. This man appeared in our lives like an angel, because he confirmed what truly matters: only love and patience. We are allowed to show our animals the world and protect them, and they show us their world — and we learn from one another. It is actually quite simple, if some people wouldn’t complicate it and then still call themselves “trainers.” Because who really needs to be trained? Exactly — the human. Humans have forgotten how to listen and how to truly observe. So let us watch our animals, observe them, and learn their language.

Part 1 I keep hearing this word over and over again: training. Training here, training there. Horse training, dog training, cat training. When I got my first dog, Sinai, I thought the same thing many people think: Well, a dog trainer can’t hurt. Sinai was our first dog, so my then partner and I decided — based on a “recommendation” — to see a specific dog trainer. What happened there is something I will never forget. We ended up with one of the most harsh and rough trainers I have ever experienced. And within the first few minutes, my gut feeling was already screaming: Something is very wrong here. After no more than five seconds of looking at Sinai, she declared her “sick”. Her diagnosis: Leishmaniasis. Just like that. (She was, by the way, not a fan of rescue dogs.) Sinai was immediately put into what she called a “thinking box.” We were confused, intimidated, and confronted with false information. Her approach was hard, unreflected, and the dog herself was not considered for even one second. To this day, I can only shake my head about it. And I am deeply grateful that I learned not to trust people and their opinions blindly. There was no “training” for Sinai — or for us — that day. This soul did not need training. She needed love, time, and trust. And most of all, she needed another dog. Sinai was not used to living without other dogs. Let alone living on the 4th floor of an old building, with a heart condition, climbing stairs every single day. So we started looking for a house with a garden in Hanover and for a second rescue dog. Who eventually became our second dog some of you who have been following me for a long time might already guess 😉. More in part 2

I still remember when I started my business as an animal communicator in 2012. It wasn't planned, it just happened. But there was already a long-written plan behind it in my soul. Written even before I decided to become an earthling again. For some, these may be things that are incomprehensible, and that's okay. Every soul experiences what it wants to experience. I offer support, I am there when I am needed. I explain and tell my story and am happy to pass on my knowledge, and I let go of everything else. Because true flexibility is letting people think what they want. If you want my services, you know where to find me. I am just an email away.

A voice is there to communicate. To show feelings, to express joy, excitement, or frustration. It's not just us humans who have this ability. Our animals do too. They don't speak our language, but they still have a lot to say. And sometimes they say it at full volume. Ghandi uses his voice every day with full presence. Why? Because he can ✌️

If there is even the slightest chance of getting something that makes you happy and fulfills you, then take the risk. Life is too short to wait.

When the nervous system is no longer on alert Part 2 of 2 What we often see as "behavior" is actually the nervous system trying to survive. This was also the case with Fina for a long time. Her body was almost always tense. Alert. Ready to react. Not because "that's how she is," but because her system had learned that the world is unsafe. When a nervous system is on alert, there is no freedom of choice. There is only fight, flight, or freeze. Learning, serenity, or genuine listening are hardly possible in this state. Change therefore does not begin in the mind. It begins in the body. With moments of safety. With relationship. With time. And at some point—often very quietly—the body begins to let go. Just like with Fina. What you see in her today is not "good behavior." It is a nervous system that feels safe enough to rest. 🤍

When a nervous system is no longer on alert Part 1 of 2 Fina wasn't always as relaxed as she is today. For many, seeing an animal lying so calmly and peacefully may not be anything special. For us, it is something very special. Because knowing where she comes from and being able to witness this change touches us every time. Being able to accompany an animal on its journey out of fear, insecurity, and constant tension is a quiet, profound, and very instructive experience. What you see here is not simply relaxation. It is a body that feels safe. A nervous system that is no longer on alert. A moment without survival mode. And that is often worth much more than anything you can train or demand. In the next post, I'll talk a little more about what actually happens in the nervous system – and why safety is the foundation for everything.