Licking and chewing from an animal can often indicate to accepting the present moment, which also can precede a release. A release can be yawning or closing of the eyes. At the same time it can also be whining, vigilance, or itchiness. We have to be mindful with all these aspects.

If the animals mind comes up, it is time to come out of the present moment (that being calmly focusing on a spot near the animal), and attend to the animal, or regard the animal. This is part of caring for the opinion of the animal, and a true listening state. This is the essence of the Trust technique - attuning to the animal.

Thinking is connected to movement. As you saw from the exercise of focusing on the spot. Thinking about yesterday, your eyes ever so slightly moved to the left. Thinking about tomorrow your eyes gently moved to the right.

Mindful regard is a constantly moving process, of regarding the animal when there mind is up, to returning to calm and focus when their mind is down.

Introduce mindful regard at a quieter time for the animal.

Remember to focus on a spot near the animal, where you can see them in your peripherals. When the animal starts to think and their mind is up, you then regard them with soft eyes, not an intense stare. Keep in mind what the animals thinking levels are. Note, thinking levels above 7 are intense and may be fear based. If the animal looks at something in its heightened thinking state, perhaps you could look at what they are looking at.

These thinking moments can reveal a huge amount of information concerning the animals physical state and feelings. Take note.

Take your time with returning to the present moment. Wait for the animals mind to start slowing. Take your cue from them.

Once again, itching is when animals are in a thinking state. Held emotion makes their skin sensitive, and that's why they scratch.

yawning is letting go of thinking.

When in the present moment, if the animal doesn't go into thinking mode, just keep breaking roughly every 30 seconds at first, and then become present again.

To find peace, you must let go of un-peace.

it is about building trust in our lives to accept others.

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