Animal communication for rescued dogs

Understand what your new rescue dog needs to build trust and confidence as you begin your life together

You have a new dog friend, and the plan is to have a long, happy life together…

But perhaps because of their difficult start, you haven’t seen their tail wag since you brought them home, and you haven’t been able to crack the code on what they’re feeling or wanting from you yet.

Or maybe you’re still trying to figure out what they need to feel loved, how to comfort them, and what helps them feel safe and reassured.

And no matter how many times you tell them they’re safe now and finally home for good, you’re not sure they fully believe it yet.

I get it. Truly.

Some rescued dogs need more than just time. They need custom-crafted reassurance and the chance to tell their story before they feel safe to settle in and know they are finally safe.

And I have a feeling that during this process, you could use a little intuitive support too, so you can be the steady, loving presence they need right now.

If this all sounds like your cup of tea, you, my animal-loving friend, are in the right place.

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About this package

This is a 4-session animal communication package designed to give you and your rescued dog the intuitive support needed to help you and your new dog create a foundation of trust, understanding, and emotional safety together

Who this is for: This is for you if you have a newish rescued dog and you are struggling to understand what they need to feel safe. You are looking for intuitive support to help your dog uncoil into the safety of your loving home and build a relationship rooted in trust and understanding.

What this package gives you: Four 60-minute 1:1 animal communication sessions with me over the course of four months. These sessions will help you better understand the emotional experiences your dog may still be carrying and what they need from you now, so your relationship can be rooted in understanding, trust, and emotional safety.

All sessions held via Zoom: (phone is also an option for those in the US)

The Investment:
One-time payment of $700 USD

How to get started: Just click the bright yellow button below to get started

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“I felt completely disconnected with Mimi before we started working together. I now feel like I understand her, where she came from, what it is like being her, what she craves, and more about her personality.

She is much more confident since working with you. She comes out of her safe space more, she wags her tail more, she is less scared of everything, and just seems like she gets that she belongs in our family now.

-Alicia (Rescued dog package client)

This package is perfect for you and your dog if…

You already know that this new friendship is going to work out, and there is no way your dog is going to be rehomed again

You are currently working with a dog trainer or are open to working with one if needed — animal communication is not a substitute for training, but can help make training more effective

You’re into grounded intuitive work and you understand the power it holds to help you feel more connected with your pets and your own center

You know that even though you may be struggling right now, you know with the right support (for both of you) this new friendship is gonna bloom into something wonderful… dare we say bloom into Soul-Dog status?‍ ‍

This package isn’t for you if…

This package isn’t going to be a good fit if this is your last-ditch attempt to make a bad fit better (Like if you adopted a dog with a surprising amount of prey drive and your cat or kids are in danger).

This package also isn’t a good fit if you want a communicator to magically stop your dog from continuing challenging behavior. I wish I could wave a magic wand so they could feel better, but this magic doesn’t work like that. Animal communication helps you to understand why your dog is doing things so you are better equipped to problem solve and help them feel more at ease and peace in your home.

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“I just had my first session with Joanna for my dog LIna, a rescue from Mexico.

I learned so much about my dog and what I could do for her to help her be strong and grow into the best dog ever. There were many things I didn't know about what she has gone through and now I have an idea how to help her move into her new life. I feel this session has helped me and my new dog move forward into the future together.

- Jayme via Google Reviews

Image: Animal Communicator and Intuitive Shamanic Practitioner, Joanna Schmidt (me) in the garden.

Hey, I’m Joanna

I love all animals, but rescued dogs hold a special place in my heart.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve been supporting animal lovers help their newly rescued dogs unpack their suitcases full of grief, anxiety, and past trauma, so they feel safe to settle into their new home and family.

And I would love to help you and your new rescued dog start life on the right paw too - so you can know exactly what your new friend is feeling and needing, and you feel grounded and connected to your center as your new friend settles in, so training is easier and you are as present as possible for all of the joy and love your new friend has to offer you.

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These sessions support you to

Build trust and emotional safety

Understand how your dog is experiencing life with you right now, what is working for them and what isn’t, so you can support what helps them feel safe and at ease.

Deepen your connection and communication

Get to know your new dog’s preferences for comfort, closeness, and communication, and their own unique way of connecting with you.

Understand their emotional world

Gain insight into what your dog may still be carrying from their past, what they need to heal, and what matters most to them as they settle in with you.

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What sessions in this package are like

Sessions are offered in a private Zoom meeting with you, me, and your new dog friend.

For the animal communication piece, I'll be using a photo of your dog to intuitively tune in with them. My role as an animal communicator is to help translate what your dog is experiencing and support a conversation between you and your dog. Sessions give your dog time to get comfortable with sharing their story and needs with you, which helps you understand them and helps them build their trust in you.

These sessions are very conversational, and I’ll help guide questions from both of you so you can better understand each other.

To support YOU, the human, I'll also be sharing customized practices and intuitive communication tips to help you be as grounded in your center and communicate clearly with your new friend, which will be so helpful when you feel you are doing everything right, but it feels like you are struggling to connect heart-to-heart with them.

I’ll be sharing practices that will help you to be the consistent and steady presence your new rescued dog needs when you’re training, out on the trails, or just hanging out and relaxing together.

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TLDR? Here’s what you get…

Four private 1:1 animal communication sessions with your new dog friend so you can ask them all of the burning questions you have for them and get real-time responses about what they are feeling and needing from you

This package will also support YOU the human reconnect so training is easier and your intuitive-love-connection with your new dog friend is unshakeable.

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FAQ’s

  • No. I'm an animal communicator, not a dog trainer. I help you talk with your dog and help you feel more at peace during the process, which can increase your ability to work as a team in training - tenfold.
    To support you the human, I'll also be sharing some easy to follow practices to help you feel centered enough to tap into your own intuition so it is easier to tune-in with your new friend between sessions.

  • This package is designed for you and ONE new-to-you-dog friend to deepen your connection.

    If you'd like to talk with the other pets in your home, please book separate sessions to connect with them using my online schedule here

  • Yes! Everything that this package offers is applicable to "new-to-you-dogs" that came to you after the age of 12 months. If you are struggling with your purebred dog and everything on this sales page speaks to you, I would love to support you and your new dog.

    What this package isn't for is brand new puppies without any emotional baggage. I invite you to set up a single animal communication session to talk with them using my online schedule.

  • With a little modification to this package and it's price, yes! To support both of your two new-to-you-dogs (who were adopted together) we can switch out the hour sessions for 90-minute sessions, so we have time to communicate with each dog and still have time to support you on the centering and presencing work.


    With the addition of your second dog friend, the package fee is $830 for Four 90-minute sessions.

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