Animal lovers who want to be more in tune with their pets and make a potential career out of it without years of schooling can consider a rising profession called Pet Psychic or Animal Communicator.
One of the more well-known Pet Psychics, Nikki Vasconez from Pennsylvania, quit her job as a lawyer to become a full-time animal communicator. She charges $550 for 90 minutes and has a waitlist of 7,600 eager people to use her services.
While that’s the higher end of the spectrum, let’s examine what a Pet Psychic truly is, how much money can be made, and how you can begin the path to becoming one.
What is a Pet Psychic?
The Pet Psychic aims to convey the pet’s feelings through telepathic communication. They believe they can understand the pet’s thoughts and needs to provide important information. Nikki says she can directly converse with the pet by “receiving images or thoughts in her mind” as a two-way dialogue back and forth.
This is particularly useful for understanding the root of any behavioral, emotional, and health issues, including the pet’s past experiences. In addition, it can deepen the relationship between the pet and the owner.
While this practice is typically met with skepticism from the scientific community (since there’s no evidence to support these abilities) and is not an official field of study, pet owners find comfort and value in the insights to understand their pets deeper.
How Much Can You Make as a Pet Psychic?
Income for Pet Psychics can vary depending on experience, reputation, client base, and location.
Hourly service rates can range between $50 and $200, and shorter consultations, lasting 15-30 minutes, can range from $25 to $100. In Los Angeles, charges can roughly be between $150 and $335 per hour.
For experienced pet psychics, teaching is another way to earn income through workshops, seminars, books, and online courses.
This profession is part of the rise of holistic pet care and wellness, with over 50% of Americans seeing their pets not just as domesticated animals but as “part of their family as a human member.”*
Millennials own more pets than any other generation, but Generation X and Baby Boomers spend the most. In 2022, Americans spent nearly $137 billion* on pet care.
How to Become a Pet Psychic
For Nikki, it was self-taught through books, and she turned her hobby into a business. “Every human is capable of doing this.” She also did free practice sessions for eight months while still working as a lawyer before focusing on animal communication full-time.
Since animal communication isn’t an official form of study, there are steps and skills to help you establish credibility and improve your services.
- Read books on animal communication to see if you’re interested enough to pursue them. In addition, read animal behavior books.
- Look into special training courses like the Animal Communication Certification or stay updated with Nikki’s Professional Animal Communicator Blueprint program.
- Work with animals in other settings, like volunteering at a shelter or pet sitting to improve your ability to connect with animals.
- Connect with established pet psychics and potentially seek mentorship to get professional guidance.
While the pet psychic industry isn’t scientifically validated, it’s still a niche market with dedicated followers. The profession’s success will rely on your ability to build trust, demonstrate empathy, and effectively communicate with pets and their owners!
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