What Leo The Dog REVEALS Brings His Mom To Tears! š | How Animal Communication Works | Book Launch |Ep164
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What Your Dog Knows That You Donāt: A Story About Leo, Coffee, and Connection
Leo, a charming pup with a strong opinion on coffee, recently taught his humans something unexpected. When his family scheduled an animal communication consultation with me, they had one goal: to understand what was going on with Leoās health. But the first thing Leo wanted to talk about? A coffee mug.
Check out this excerpt from this animal communication with Leo below:
Anne: "He shows me his dog bowl. For some reason I'm seeing his bowl like colorful and ceramic. And I'm not saying that's literally what his bowl looks like, but it's...I almost feel like there's some symbology, some symbolism with it.
It's like a, it looks like a ceramic colorful design. And then I hear "coffee, coffee," like, something to do with a specialty coffee mug.ā And it's a white background with colors on it."
Leo's Mom: āOh my! My favorite coffee mug. Oh. Oh my god, I'm literally am looking at it right now. That's so great. I just had coffee. I have coffee out of it like every day."

How Animal Communication Really Works
So why did Leo show me a coffee mug when we were supposed to be discussing his health? Because this is how animals communicate. They start with whatās real to them, the little things that define their world. And when they see that I understand, they trust me with the big stuff.
People often expect animal communication to be a direct Q&A session. But animals donāt think in human-style conversations. They share snapshots, emotions, and sensory experiences. Itās my job to interpret what theyāre showing me and relay it accurately.
Imagine if I had ignored the coffee mug. I could have brushed it off as irrelevant to Leoās health concerns, but then I would have lost his trustāand possibly his familyās trust in me. Instead, by acknowledging the little details, I proved to Leoās humans that I was truly hearing their dog.
And once that trust was established, we could get to the heart of why they called me in the first place.
The Science Behind Understanding Animals
Leoās story relates to a fascinating topic: how humans perceive animal emotions. A recent study from Arizona State University, led by doctoral student Holly Moro, explored this topic in a surprising way.
She filmed her familyās dog, Oliver, reacting to different situationsāsome positive (a leash, a toy), some negative (a scolding, the presence of a disliked cat). Then, she edited the videos into two versions: one with full context and one where Oliver was shown on a blank background.
Hundreds of people watched both versions and rated Oliverās emotions. When they saw the full context, they could correctly identify when Oliver was happy or upset. But when the context was removed, they misread his emotions, often rating a negative reaction as positive.
What does this mean? People tend to interpret animal emotions based on the situation rather than the animalās actual signals. And thatās exactly why telepathic animal communication is so importantāit removes human bias and lets animals tell their own stories.
Kids Get It
Children are naturally gifted at animal communication. They donāt overthink it. They donāt second-guess.
I saw this in action just last week. My dog, Kane, was barking through the screen door at a neighbor’s boy. Without hesitation, the little boy called back, āHey, stop it!ā And Kane stopped.
No fear. No hesitation. Just a direct, confident connection.
Most adults lose this ability over time. Weāre taught to dismiss, doubt, and categorize it as imagination rather than intuition. But itās still there, waiting to be rekindled.
A Book That Bridges the GapĀ
This innate ability to connect with animals lies at the heart of my new childrenās book, Meeshaās Heart Adventure: Emotional Regulation While Learning How Animals Think and Feel. One of my favorite early reviews came from a parent whose child fears dogs. She shared how reading the book together helped ease her daughterās fear. Thatās the magic of truly understanding animalsāit removes fear and replaces it with connection. The book explores how animals think and feel while teaching children to regulate emotions. Whether itās a tough day or a thunderstorm, the lessons inside are crafted to help kidsāand their familiesādevelop deeper relationships with their animal companions.
Music for the Heart
Alongside the book, Iāve also released an album,Ā Meesha Songs, which was created through my intuitive connection with animals. One track,Ā Rub My Belly, has taken on a life of its own. Itās been downloaded thousands of times and is now a favorite on social media pet videos.
The book and album aim to reinforce something simple but profound: We are always connected to those we love, no matter the distance. Thatās true for our animal family members just as much as for humans.
Helping Warrior Dogs Retire with Honor
For the bookās launch, Iām donating 50% of the proceeds to the Warrior Dog Foundation. They rehabilitate, provide long-term care, and help retired military dogs transition from their service roles to loving homes. Some even reunite with their orignal handlers through their Home With Handlers program!Ā
Itās a mission close to my heart. These dogs have given everything, and now they deserve a peaceful retirement. However, rehabilitation and specialized housing are expensive, so every book purchase makes a difference.
How You Can Join the Movement
The best way to encourage and support the children in your life? Grab a copy ofĀ Meeshaās Heart Adventure: Emotional Regulation While Learning How Animals Think and FeelĀ and help support the next generation of animal communicators and the incredible dogs who have served our country.
Leo started this story with a coffee mug. But the more significant message? Our animals are always talking to us. We need to listen.
Get the book now and help a Warrior Dog retire with honor!
Check out this wonderful review:
Meeshaās Heart Adventure is a beautifully crafted story that entertains and educates children about resilience, courage, and the deep connections we share with animals. The authorās expertise as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and animal communicator shines through, offering gentle guidance on managing fears, building confidence, and understanding the unspoken bond between humans and animals.
Kristen T.
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