Great advice Ann. Love is powerful energy, and you are certainly bringing that in to the healing.
I also think your movements and intentions are bringing in outside healing energy. Relaxing your pet is great, that opens things up.
I would look more at L2 techniques regarding sword fingers, if you are using them. After energy is broken up, it can be removed other ways . I am sure you could also open up a pet's small universe before working on them. It is probable that some of Ann's movements are removing energy blockages. I think your approach(Ann) is very transformational, which can accomplish alot of things simultaneously.
I have taken level 2, but as yet , have not seen the take home version. I assume it has information on cloud hands and thunderpalms, which combined with sword fingers , is a literal way to break up blockages, remove blockages, and put in healing energy. I like what Ann is doing!