PH>There was a news story on a local TV station about an "animal therapist"
PH>who consults with people who have "problem pets." But she apparently
PH>limits it to dogs and cats, and based on her statements she's not
PH>using behavior mod, but "touchy-feelie" counselling....sheesh.
PH>I can see it now...she's talking to a feather-plucking macaw and
PH>saying, "So tell me, how did you get along with your mother?" 
Don't laugh too hard yet--save some. There are a few people in the US
who are "animal communicators". They claim to be able to telepathically
communicate with critters (long distance, no less), and help owners
solve behavior problems. One memorable one I read concerned a feather
picking macaw. The communicator told the owner that the bird began to
pluck because it didn't like the color of the recently installed new
carpeting......
While I am willing to accept the possibility of mental telepathy and
other paranormal occurrences, I think I have to draw the line at these
types of communicators..........
--Kathy
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