We constantly hear the phrase “karma‘s a bitch” used for someone’s bad actions being returned to them. However, according to Hinduism, “karma” is not punishment or retribution, simply the idea that that which you put out there, either good or bad, is what your actions will bring upon you.

Add “pet” to “karma,” and you will find that a pet often has traits in common with its “human” (a.k.a. owner). Many trainers say you teach what you allow. If you are indulgent and negligent to your pet, your pet is going to be lazy and demanding. When you want to motivate a pet to walk, you should not send out a wave of negative energy or yelling at them. You want to teach them. Who would be motivated by someone screaming at them all the time? As humans, we get upset and cower inside, if not outside when subjected to constant threats, if you bring your bad day home and take it out on your pet, you will not receive love from them. The creature will defend itself and try to avoid you. Read the rest of this entry »