It’s a very rainy Saturday morning. The kind of rain that challenges even your gumboots and rain jacket and they struggle to keep up and do their job. It’s been a bit of a hectic week and the smell of petrichor is one of my most favourite things in the world. So I wanted to have joy with Pax in the rain. Mind you, most of our property is ankle to knee deep in water. So it’s messy. But Pax and I love a good mess at times. 😬 Our shared love language is not caring about how dirty or wet we get while we have a fun time outside playing sniff, retrieve and puddle games. But what Pax really loves, is coming into a warm house, where he then just can dry and snuggle up in front of the fire place. That’s his slice of heaven- having had his fun biological fulfilment, earned his brekky, and then being warm and cosy in a house with loved ones. I love hearing his little happy sighs when he drifts off in front of the fire place while I have a cuppa. It’s the most luxurious thing to me in the world. 😌 And I try to recognise it and let it really fill me up. It’s like I’m taking a snapshot with my heart and soul so I can look at it later when the day is more demanding. I have a challenging few days coming up… and I’m so grateful that I then can draw from these heavenly moments as I consciously archived them in my heart. Do you know what I mean? If not, let me know. So… tell me….what’s your slice of heaven with your dog? I’d love to hear about it 😍. And here is a pic of Pax as a puppy, getting ready for some wet fun 😁💧🌧️ Have a lovely day, Birdy and Pax 💛

So I thought I would create a corner for us where we can share articles and resources for the whole community. This way, we can build a bit of a library and make it easier to find. It is very important to me, that despite 10000% believing in magic and all things awe and wonder, research is also very dear to my heart. So if you have any cool articles or materials in regards to the magical bonds dogs and humans have, please share! Have a great day, Birdy & Pax 💛

Hi lovely people, Here is a nice little paper that supports the video I was posting yesterday. This review article summarises evidence on how human–dog interaction affects mental and physical health. It discusses how short‑term interactions with dogs can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and distress and can even lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone). It also covers how dog presence increases positive affect (happiness and well‑being). 👉 Key takeaway: Dog interactions can be calming, emotionally supportive, and biologically stress‑reducing.

This is a space for the quiet, sacred, soul-deep experiences we share with our dogs ... the kind that stay with you, long after the moment has passed. Here, we honour the moments that feel like whispers from something bigger: ✨ That deep look your dog gave you when words weren’t needed ✨ The way they found you when you were hurting ✨ A moment that made you stop and feel grateful ✨ A sign, a synchronicity, or a soft moment that took your breath away ✨ A dream, a ritual, a knowing Whether it’s big and bold or small and subtle, if it stirred something in your heart, it belongs here. You can share a short story, a photo, or just a feeling. Let this be a sacred thread of connection and presence. 🌟 To explore other spaces in the sanctuary, just click “Categories” above. Each one is a place to explore, share, and feel at home. This is a co-created space, tended with love. As we share and connect, the community grows with us, and hopefully we’ll create a space with happier dogs, happier humans, and a happier world. Your magic is welcome here. ✨ With love, Birdy & Pax (Canine Executive Officer) 💛

Hi lovely folks, So a few of you had a problem loading the new video on your mobile, that was uploaded earlier in Classroom. Here is the link to it in case you wanna watch it and let me know what you think: https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/themagicindogs.com/Why_Joy_with_your_dog_isnt_just_fun.mp4