Animal Communicator, Sandra Larson Joins the Pod!

Sandra Larson was born and raised in Northern Wisconsin in the small town of Superior. It’s here where her love of nature and animals was fostered by her father, who was also an animal intuitive. From a very early age Sandra remembers watching her father communicate with animals and hand feed the wild animals on their property. This was a normal occurrence in the Larson family.

Sandra’s affinity with her father’s gift became stronger in her adult years, when she began to hone her own abilities to communicate with animals. Through her father’s actions, words, and gifts, he taught Sandra to lovingly respect all animals and all life. This important life lesson is ingrained in her and continues to live at the heart of her values, thanks to her loving and gifted father, Fred Larson.  

Sandra’s ability to communicate with animals is extraordinary to say the least. She has honed her gift through the years through study and practice. Most people experience the world through the five senses. Sandra is proficient in seven intuitive senses: seeing, auditory, taste, smell, touch (sensations in the body), emotion and knowing. This allows her to tune into animals in a way that the majority of us cannot. Through these seven senses she can send and receive messages with animals intuitively. Her gift also allows her to communicate with animals who have transitioned to the other side.  

Find Sandra’s YouTube channel HERE, her website HERE or directly sign-up for her newsletter HERE. 

Why Your Dog Isn't Ignoring You: The Truth About Clear Command Communication

Your dog isn't being stubborn. They're not giving you the middle finger. And they're definitely not waking up each morning plotting to be difficult. When your dog doesn't respond to commands, it's usually because they have no idea what you're asking—and that's on us, not them.

The problem lies in how we use words. We throw commands around expecting our dogs to read our minds and understand context like humans do. But dogs need consistency and clarity, and we're failing to provide it.

The "Down" Dilemma

Let's start with one of the most confusing commands: "down."

You've taught your dog that "down" means belly and chest on the floor. Great! But then your dog jumps on someone, and you shout "get down!" Wait—your dog only has two feet on the floor. How are they supposed to interpret this?

Or perhaps your dog jumps on the couch. You say "down," and they lay down right there on the furniture. You think they're being defiant, but they're actually doing exactly what you asked. The word "down" has become meaningless through inconsistent use.

Common Command Confusion

Off vs. Down

"Off" should mean four feet on the floor (getting off furniture), while "down" should mean lying down. Don't mix them.

Stay vs. Wait

Many people teach "stay" to mean "don't move from this spot," then leave the house saying "stay here, I'll be back!" while the dog roams freely. No wonder the dog can't hold a proper stay when asked.

Instead:

• Stay = Don't move from that exact spot

• Wait = Pause what you're doing until released

Leave It

Here's where things get really confusing. Many people teach "leave it" as a waiting game—put a treat down, make the dog wait, then give permission to eat it. But then they use "leave it" for a dead animal on the street and wonder why their dog won't walk away. READ MORE!

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