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Originally Posted by Patty55
I think a big part of keeping most animals calm is to stay calm yourself. They pick up on anxiety and mirror it. IMO animals want nothing more than to please us, so if you are anxious they'll join in,
I know this is going to sound crazy, try singing to them. It regulates your breathing and relaxes them. I sometimes (okay, ALWAYS) make up little songs with their name in it.
In addition to their stuff, give them something of yours-with your scent on it. The couple of times I had to kennel mine I left something of mine, like a sock or something. I figured their thought process would go something like
"Well, she desserted me, but I know she'll be back for this stinky sock."
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I really do think that pets pick up on your mood, and it helps to stay calm or sing to them. One time I was on the way to the airport and planning to drop off my dog and cat on the way. Halfway there I realized I forgot my suitcase and had to go back and get it, and got all flustered. They both started to howl and eventually they both threw up and pooped in their cages before we got to the airport (with windows open).