What is animal communication?

March 7, 2025

Have you heard of animal communicators? They are becoming much more common than they used to be, but what do they do?

 

What is an animal communicator?

Do you know what an animal communicator is? I googled the question to find out. The definition of an animal communicator is difficult to find because the term has several meanings, none of which are completely black and white.

Wikipedia defines animal communication as “the transfer of information from one or a group of animals (sender or senders) to one or more other animals (receiver or receivers) that affects the current or future behavior of the receivers.”

Science has shown that animals communicate with each other by body position, sounds, smell, and other methods we humans don’t really notice. That’s not anything new. But what I’m talking about here is interspecies communication between two or more different species, especially when one of the species is human.

Wikipedia defines interspecies communication as “sharing and understanding information between two or more species that work towards the benefit of both species”.

Still another way of referring to animal or interspecies communication would be telepathic communication. Telepathy is a way of communicating thoughts directly from one being to another.

Intuition, or the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning, could be another way of referring to animal communication.

None of these definitions is directly observable or measurable. Science wants proof, but it's not always possible to prove something. That doesn't mean something doesn't exist, however.

My friend, Dr. Nancy Bruington, animal communicator, of Animal Whispering, says animal communication involves an exchange of energy, intuition, the use of thought, and feeling in communication. Quantum physics works in there somewhere as well.

The definition I would use to describe an animal communicator is this: a person that uses energy, telepathy, intuition, and/or a “knowing” to communicate with beings from another species for the benefit of all involved.

When an animal has an issue, there are often actions we can take to help them work through it. But we may not realize what the issues are if we can't communicate with them.

 

Reasons you might want to talk to an interspecies communicator about your pets

Having animals isn't always easy.  They can have physical, behavior, or relationship issues that they can't just tell you about. Having someone help interpret their messages can make things work out.  

Issues with food could be a problem. Maybe your pet is a picky eater or maybe their weight isn’t where it should be. Your pet might want something you don’t even know about. They could have food allergies or irritations. Hearing that a problem exists might help you help your pet feel better.

Relationships might not be working. Your pet lives with you, your family, and other pets. Sometimes, not everyone gets along with everyone else and your pet might need some help working it out. Communicating about the issues could help make them more manageable.

You and your pet might be having training issues. If you’re trying to train your pet to do something, they might not understand what is expected of them or they might not want to do it. Discussing the reasons for the training could help your pet be more on board with the plan.

Physical issues come up but can be difficult to figure out. Your pet could be having some physical difficulties like pain or fatigue. They might not be able to tell you in a regular conversation, but through a communicator, they can let you know that they have something going on. Some communicators can actually feel the location and type of pain so you can pin it down and get it treated.

Inevitably, end-of-life issues need to be addressed. When that time comes, it’s usually difficult and sad. An animal communicator can help your pet tell you their final wishes like when they are ready to cross the rainbow bridge, how much they love you, and what they want to be done with their things. 

What can you expect from a session?

When you decide you want a session with a communicator, it can be either in person or at a distance. Your pet doesn’t have to be physical with you.

Usually, you’ll want to give some information to the communicator, such as the number and types of pets, ages, and pet issues you might be concerned about. As the communicator and pet owner start talking about issues, the pet or pets can listen and hopefully start building trust.

Once the pet(s) trusts the communicator, if they’re inclined to communicate, they often do. The dialogue involves some words, but also a sense of knowing and mental images.

A good session leaves the pet owner, communicator, and pet all feeling like they've been heard. It might only last a few minutes or it could be pretty lengthy, depending on the topic.

While it is said that everyone is capable of understanding the unspoken communication of animals, many of us don't feel confident that we understand. An animal communicator has built their abilities to understand animals. They can often help interpret for pet parents.

 

How I came to believe in animal communicators

It all sounds pretty “New Age”, I know. That’s what I thought too, at first. But there is something to it. It’s on a plain that we’re not used to noticing, but it’s there. I think it may be trained out of most of us as little kids since it isn’t something that science officially notices and our parents can’t see it. We just have to learn to pay attention to it again.

I met a lady who was an animal communicator.  She convinced me to give it a try.  I was having trouble with a barrel horse and couldn't figure out what the problem was. She asked, “So, how much does it cost you to make one bad run?” Anyone who is a barrel racer knows that there is the entry fee, tack, travel to the race, price of the horse, etc. Just the entry fee is $30 to $200 or more. She said, well, isn’t it worth the cost of one bad run to see if it helps?”

I couldn’t argue with that logic, having had my share of bad runs and wasted entry money. And what if it actually worked? I tried a session As we talked and I spelled out my perception of the problems, my horse started sharing. And the things that came up were really on point; stuff that she wouldn't have known. I was impressed.

What I learned about animal communication

I started paying more attention to my dogs, cats, and horses.  The more I’ve tried talking to my animals and understanding them on my own, the better it’s become. I often ask a yes or no type of question and give the animal a chance to respond. They often do.

When each of them realizes that I will try to understand their needs, the more likely it is that they try to communicate with me. I can’t tell you how much better those relationships have become.

I’ve read that all people are capable of some level of intuition. Most of them don’t develop it. But people practicing interspecies communication are encouraged to be more aware of the intuition they already have instead of ignoring it. They’re then able to use that intuitive process to communicate with pets. It can be hit or miss, since we speak different languages.  And as with humans who speak the same language, there are sometimes miscommunications. 

Animal communication, intuition, telepathy, whatever it is, I believe it is. And I’m so grateful to have become aware of such a powerful force in the world.

 

You can learn to understand more of what your pet is trying to tell you with practice. And the more you practice, the better your communication skills will become.

Advice to owners

If you give the process a chance, you might find that pets understand more than you realize. Talk to them, even if you’re not sure how much they get. Use the golden rule; “do unto others as you would have done unto you”. What do you have to lose? 

Have you ever tried to communicate with your animals? Let me know in the comments below. Read this post about animal communication to find out if you’re doing it by accident.