Communicating with animals helps them in all the ways that communication helps people when they are coping with illness, injury, stress, loss or other challenges. Animals greatly benefit when their loved ones listen to their perspective and take their knowledge and preferences into account in trying to assist them with their challenges. In addition, the relationship between an animal and his person benefits, becoming more intimate and trusting as each partner understands more fully the other’s perspective and concerns and takes them into account in their day-to-day interactions.

When an animal's challenges relate to past traumatic events, it can be very helpful to some animals to tell their story. By revisiting past experiences in a safe environment, with the support of his person, the animal can begin to release their hold on his state of being, like humans do in therapy. For some animals this will be too intense, but they can benefit from voicing their concerns or seeking reassurances about their present situation. Behavioral problems often have roots in emotional or spiritual issues and resolve quickly when these issues are addressed and understood.

In addition, many animals take a strong interest in the personal and spiritual growth of those they love. Animals often assume as part of their purpose in life the job of assisting their people with the challenges they face. Sometimes the distress an animal is showing, whether expressed physically, emotionally, or behaviorally, is related to his concern about the welfare of a human loved one. When this concern can be expressed and understood, the person and animal can move on in their lives in greater health and with a deeper bond and understanding between them.

Communicating with animals assists with the practical day to day challenges facing them, enhances the understanding between species, and strengthens the bond between human and animal. As this bond is strengthened on the individual level, it heals the overall connection between people and animals in our world.