| Do the nine Enneagram types exist in animals? And if so, how
do the nine types appear within specific animal species that
have similar social structure to humans, such as herd and pack
animals? What do we already know about personality traits in
animals and how would knowledge of an animal’s Enneagram
type affect our ability to work with them more effectively? This
presentation will explore the possibility of identifying Enneagram
type in animal species that have a known social structure where
the Enneagram patterns are most likely to exist as a means of
social/species survival. Specific examples will be given for dogs,
horses, and elephants.
This presentation will be given in three parts:
Part I: Current research and understanding of personality type in
specific animal species. A brief background will be given for dogs,
horses, and elephants.
Part II: Understanding differences in identifying type in animals
compared with humans.
A specific focus on overcoming the challenges and common
misunderstandings of behavior observation in animals.
Part III: Identifying the nine Enneagram patterns of behavior in
dogs, horses, and elephants. Specific examples of the nine types
will be provided with key behaviors that distinctly express each
type and subtype.
Mary Sue Mistler has been a long time Enneagram enthusiast
who has integrated the Enneagram into her intuitive coaching
practice. She helps clients navigate major life transitions by
helping them understand the strengths and challenges of their
Enneagram type. She and her husband live on a horse farm in
central Florida. |