When I first met Ledger, he acted like the typically energetic Border Collie, running around the yard with my dog, sniffing ever corner and jumping over bushes and hedges with great agility. But from the very first Reiki treatment he received, he showed great affinity for the energy. He lay down quietly on his side, and put one of his front paws into my hand for several minutes. When speaking to his person later, I discovered he had strained that leg in his agility work. Amazingly, he knew immediately what Reiki was, and what he needed to heal most!

That first treatment was two years ago, and since then Ledger has received many more distant treatments from me. In addition, his person decided to learn Reiki 1 and II and now is able to give him treatments regularly. It is a wonderful way for the two of them to bond and deepen their relationship.

Most recently, I gave a series of four distant treatments for Ledger’s anxiety level during the work day. Ledger's person has a common dilemma: leave him home alone all day or take him to work where his activity level is more restricted than he would wish for. Reiki has helped Ledger handle the lower activity level. He was having trouble relaxing, was jumping at every noise, and in general, was totally stressing out. As I sent him the distant treatments, I felt the Reiki flow very strongly, just as if I were treating Ledger in person. I felt his anxiety, and imagined him surrounded by peace and harmony.

After this series of treatments, his person told me he had improved greatly and was able to spend his days much more calmly, without starting at every noise. He has showed improvement that was both immediate and lasting. In addition to Reiki, his person makes sure to give him frequent outdoor breaks throughout the day, a brisk walk at lunch, and after work, agility provides the perfect outlet! While Reiki did not "cure" Ledger's fear of sudden loud noises, it has helped him maintain and recover his composure and confidence.

I hadn’t seen Ledger in person for many months when I recently had lunch with his person. As soon as I entered the room and he saw me, he ran over and gave me the most enthusiastic greeting, full of sniffs, wags, licks, and even a paw on the lap! His person shared that he only reserved that special greeting for certain people. I felt so honored! It is still amazing to me the energetic connections Reiki can make, even from a distance! And it is wonderful how animals are able to understand and use the healing energy of Reiki, both in person and distantly, for what they need most.