On September 21, some of us will bear witness \u2014 but all of us will feel the pull of a partial solar eclipse in Virgo.<\/p>\n
And we humans are not the only beating hearts affected by this cosmic event, as all animals, both wild and domestic, and points in between \u2014 fall under the influence of this cosmic alignment.<\/p>\n
\u201cEclipses are all about shifts, endings and new beginnings. When you apply that lens to dog training, this is the perfect time to embrace fresh energy, patience and consistency,\u201d said Shannon Kenny, astrology expert and professional dog trainer at\u00a0Woofz<\/a>.<\/p>\n Animals will also be feeling it during the eclipse. Reddogs \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n Because this eclipse is transpiring in Virgo, a sign associated with streamlining, wheat separating and working ever toward our divine potential, now is the hour to employ patience, consistency and a can-do attitude to train your pup.<\/p>\n \u201cThis eclipse is basically the universe giving us a little shove: out with the stale routines, in with a fresh training rhythm. Whether you\u2019re working on \u201csit,\u201d \u201cstay,\u201d or \u201cplease stop stealing my socks,\u201d now\u2019s the perfect time to hit play on your dog\u2019s learning journey again,\u201d said Kenny.<\/p>\n How to?<\/p>\n Small, consistent training <\/p>\n Kenny shared that pet owners should eschew a bootcamp-style regimen and instead focus on one or two commands.<\/p>\n \u201cConsistency, which is a very typical eclipse energy, will make the reset stick. Five minutes every day beats a long and exhausting Saturday session.\u201d<\/p>\n Be generous with positive reinforcement <\/p>\n Make sure to give positive reinforcement to your pup. Svetlana \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n Whether the sun is eclipsed or shining in full force, dogs respond best to a reward system. <\/p>\n \u201cStock up on high-value treats to pair with verbal praise when your dog successfully follows the cues. You want your dog to try new things and stick with them; reward this patience.\u201d<\/p>\n Opt for a change in routine and scenery<\/p>\n Dogs, like Geminis, get high on novelty and a walk through uncharted territory. <\/p>\n \u201cThe eclipse time is perfect for practicing commands in different environments. If your dog has already mastered leash manners on a short walk, maybe it\u2019s time to take it to a bigger park. This type of training helps your pup generalize the behavior, meaning \u2018sit\u2019 means sit everywhere, not just in front of the couch,\u201d said Kenny.<\/p>\n Go with the flow and grow through failure<\/p>\n Get your pup out for a change of scenery. BublikHaus \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n Kenny notes that eclipses challenge us to grow through what we go through, an energy that\u2019s reflected in our canine counterparts. <\/p>\n \u201cDo not overly stress over your dog\u2019s flops. Reset the moment they ignore you or aren\u2019t in the mood to listen. Gently redirect, reward their small wins, and keep it light. As dogs naturally pick up on our vibes, showing them patience during the eclipse is key,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Put the fun in functional <\/p>\n For Kenny, true training transcends commands.<\/p>\n \u201cYour dog\u2019s brain needs to be engaged almost constantly. Now is a good time for new puzzle toys, scent games or learning a trick like \u2018spin\u2019 or \u2018touch\u2019 \u2014 all of that can spark enthusiasm and remind both of you that learning is fun,\u201d Kenny said.<\/p>\n Astrologer\u00a0Reda Wigle<\/a>\u00a0researches and irreverently reports back on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. 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