Let's begin the conversation about the end of your dog's life before you need to so you're better prepared when you have to.
For anyone who lives with and loves a dog
What It Is
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
We're here to helps anyone who lives with and loves a dog begin their own conversation in a gentle and safe way. There is no "single way" or "one way" forward - there is only what is right for each of us, for now. When we take a first step we begin to claim what is important to today and in the future. "Talking Now Helps Later" helps us b
We're here to helps anyone who lives with and loves a dog begin their own conversation in a gentle and safe way. There is no "single way" or "one way" forward - there is only what is right for each of us, for now. When we take a first step we begin to claim what is important to today and in the future. "Talking Now Helps Later" helps us begin the conversation before we need to so we're in a better position when we have to.
photo credit: Cathy Hammer
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
Because our dogs cannot speak for themselves we bear the responsibility to make decisions throughout their life. Everyday, people suffer the "should-have's, would-have's and could-have's" because they weren't prepared to make decisions within their circumstances. This often leads to regret and guilt later, which complicates the grief pro
Because our dogs cannot speak for themselves we bear the responsibility to make decisions throughout their life. Everyday, people suffer the "should-have's, would-have's and could-have's" because they weren't prepared to make decisions within their circumstances. This often leads to regret and guilt later, which complicates the grief process and impairs healing. "Talking Now Helps Later" helps us gain the insight and clarity necessary to make better decisions so we can avoid the confusion, inaction and misunderstandings that lead to unnecessary suffering for our dog, for us, and for everyone involved.
How It Helps
Why It Matters
How It Helps
We have a transformational opportunity to improve our whole lived experience from the very first day we pick up our puppy or bring an older dog into our home. While there's no way to know how much time we have together, beginning the conversation before we need to helps ensure that fear does not stop us from making decisions. And we learn
We have a transformational opportunity to improve our whole lived experience from the very first day we pick up our puppy or bring an older dog into our home. While there's no way to know how much time we have together, beginning the conversation before we need to helps ensure that fear does not stop us from making decisions. And we learn how we can help ourselves and others so we’ll all be in a better position to make decisions when the time comes. Those who begin their own conversation report experiencing more joy in every day rather than holding fear about the future in every moment!
photo credit: Debbie Fields
Pawsitive Impact
Everyone knows the plan
Happier and less stressed
Happier and less stressed
"I feel better knowing there's a plan in place. Obviously I'm not thrilled with what the end result may be, but knowing I don't need to panic and that everyone knows the plan definitely helps." ~ Stacy, FL (Aussie)
Happier and less stressed
Happier and less stressed
Happier and less stressed
"It's an important conversation and working with Tracey was actually enjoyable. I learned a lot. I've been happier and less stressed everyday since. Everyone should do it."
~ GSMDCA Member
Gratitude in an emergency
Happier and less stressed
Gratitude in an emergency
"Having Tracey work with us was one of the highlight of our year. Many resisted participating, but the information was so encouraging, we actually looked forward to beginning. An emergency made it necessary to use what I learned long before I thought I would, and I am grateful to have had time to think things through."
~ GSMDCA Member
Why it's important
Because the decisions we make at the end of our dog's life will be with us for the rest of ours.
- photo credit: Joshua Gauthier