Animal communication, answered

What is an animal communicator (and how is it different from a pet psychic)?

The short answer

An animal communicator is someone who uses intuition to understand an animal's thoughts, feelings and preferences and share them with the person who loves them. Tyler, a Master Animal Communicator and Pet Psychic at Boujie & Beyond, uses animal communication, Reiki and Shamanic energy work to help pet parents hear their animal's side of the story.

What does an animal communicator actually do?

An animal communicator tunes in to a specific animal and relays what comes through: what that animal feels, what they like, what is bothering them, how they see their home and the people in it. It is individual. It is not general pet advice. It is your dog, your cat, your horse, and what they want you to know.

Most people come with a simple wish: "I love this animal deeply, and I wish I could just ask them." Maybe it is the food bowl that sits untouched, the dog at the window every time you leave, the cat who only snuggles in bed, or a new baby or partner in the house and a pet whose feelings you cannot read. Sometimes it is plain curiosity. You do not need a crisis to want to know your animal better.

What is the difference between an animal communicator and a pet psychic?

The two terms overlap, and Tyler uses both. Here is how he frames it.

"Psychic" does not mean clairvoyant. Information may arrive as images, thought-like words, sensations or emotions, a sense of knowing, smell, taste, symbols, synchronicities or patterns. It often arrives internally and quietly, not dramatically. Psychic perception is information beyond ordinary observation. Mediumship is relational communication with consciousness or spirit beyond the physical.

An animal communicator applies that kind of perception to a specific animal: your dog, your cat, your horse, and their side of the story. A pet psychic is the broader, more familiar label, and it is the phrase many people type into a search bar when they are looking for this work. In practice, what matters more than the label is how the practitioner works, what they will and will not claim, and whether their approach feels right for you and your animal.

How does Tyler work with animals?

Tyler is a Master Animal Communicator and Pet Psychic with 500+ hours of training and 16+ certifications, and he has communicated with 120+ animals. His work blends animal communication with Shamanic energy, Reiki, Huna and medical mediumship, which he describes as ancient healing technology in a modern context. He works with pets and their people around the world, across five countries.

"Master" reflects master-level practitioner and trainer training in areas like NLP, coaching and Reiki. There is no certification for animal communication itself, so Tyler does not claim one.

Can an animal communicator replace my vet?

No. Animal communication is intuitive and spiritual work. It does not diagnose, treat or cure anything, and it never replaces veterinary care. If your animal seems unwell, call your vet first. Many guardians use communication alongside veterinary care to better understand how their animal feels and what they prefer.

What kinds of questions can I bring to an animal communicator?

Common ones include:

  • Does my pet like the food I am feeding them?
  • Why do they do that one strange thing?
  • Are they happy with us, or settling in after a move or a new arrival?
  • Do they know how much I love them?
  • Would they like a companion, or are they happy as the only animal?

Mediumship, relational communication with consciousness beyond the physical, is how Tyler also works with animals who are In Spirit, for guardians who want to feel connected to their pet after loss. See Can you talk to a pet that is In Spirit?

How do I book an animal communication session?

Start with a Tyler Chats session: 30 minutes on Zoom for one animal, living or In Spirit, with a recording sent within 24 to 48 hours. If you have more than one animal or more to explore, Tyler Talks gives you 75 minutes for up to three animals. You can see everything in one place on the offers page, and check the FAQs for answers to common questions. For how a session runs and what it costs, read How does an animal communication session work? and How much does an animal communicator cost?

Frequently asked questions

What is an animal communicator?

An animal communicator is someone who uses intuition to understand an animal's thoughts, feelings and preferences and share them with the person who loves them. Tyler at Boujie & Beyond does this through animal communication, Reiki and Shamanic energy work.

Is an animal communicator the same as a pet psychic?

The terms overlap and Tyler uses both. "Psychic" does not mean clairvoyant: information can arrive as images, words, sensations, knowing, symbols or patterns, often quietly and internally. "Pet psychic" is the broader label, and "animal communicator" applies that perception to your specific animal.

Can an animal communicator replace a veterinarian?

No. Animal communication is intuitive and spiritual work. It does not diagnose or treat any condition and never replaces veterinary care.

Can an animal communicator work with a pet that is In Spirit?

Yes. Tyler works with animals who are In Spirit as well as living animals, through Tyler Chats and other sessions.

Do I need a problem to book a session?

No. Many people book out of curiosity or a wish to feel closer to their animal. Crisis is one reason to book, not the only one.