Like many older dogs I communicate with, why is our dog Scout suddenly more sensitive and reactive to energies? When I asked Scout, he told me, "Because our bodies are hurting." He explained that when their body hurts, everything else becomes ‘another thing’ that needs to be dealt with. If one has chronic pain, any little thing stacks on top of the stress caused by it.  So, what can we do for our animals?  We can look at the five areas that make up our life and reduce the stress and overwhelm. Listen in to learn more about how you can help your furry companions. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/75-is-stress-stacking-up