Dotkni se zvířecí duše - Jak poznávat zvířata nejen hlavou, ale i srdcem – Harrisová Gabby (2015)

Gabrielle Harris grew up in a family of veterinarians and has spent the last 25 years working as a trainer of marine mammals, horses, and dogs in a variety of countries. Although she has spent practically her entire life among animals, her journey to understanding how to communicate and build relationships with them has not been easy at all. In her book, Touching the Animal Soul, she summarizes her experiences, impressions, and especially specific encounters with animals that have shaped her approach to training. According to Gabby, we must get to know animals not only with our heads but also with our hearts. It is not enough to just observe them, learn, and keep an open mind – we must also stop being self-absorbed and provide animals with clear and honest feedback during communication, allowing them to influence the direction our mutual relationship will take. Only then can our coexistence be meaningful and mutually fulfilling. You can read about how to achieve this, what mistakes to avoid, and how to tune into the right wavelength of understanding in her book. In my professional life as an animal trainer, there have been several individuals whom I now gratefully refer to as my teachers. Some of them taught me the logic of training, reading animal body language, or the rhythm of work, while others put everything into context...