Testimonials

 

My 8year old Jack Russell & Corgi rescue dog called Tommy came with quite a bit of history. He had always asserted leadership and intended to continue with me. He displayed signs of serious distress unable to cope with the role he had taken on. He was a nightmare in the car barking, squeaking in an absolute panic, to get him out for a walk was a trial and people coming to the house was traumatic.

Having Rachael visit me and the back-up she provides was the best thing I did for my dog and myself. She gave me a completely new strategy to work with Tommy and the results have been outstanding. Talking to my dog in his own language we now understand each other so much better. This is not a quick fix and persistence is needed but it is heart warming to see this lovely dog happy and contented with all that responsibility taken off his shoulders. Janette – Frinton, Essex

 

I contacted Rachael after trying the traditional methods of training with Harley my Labrador which didn’t work. I bought him from a breeder when he was 10½ months old, previously he only had contact with the breeder and never experienced the outside world. He was kept in a kennel with other dogs about the same age. His socialising skills with other dogs are great but he is very scared and wary of people and shows signs of agoraphobia. I decided there had to be someone who could help me with him. I did a search on the internet and found Jan Fennell’s website with recommendation to Rachael Messiter, I made contact and arranged to meet with her. Rachael was very calm and a confident person. She said she would be able to help with Xena, my Sprocker Spaniel puppy too. Rachael spent over 6 hours at my home with me and my dogs explaining the method to me and showing me what to do with Xena. I had lots of issues to conquer with Harley, as he had gone into shut down mode. He is now more alert and responsive and he is eating so much better. He is calmer around people and sometimes allows them to stroke him. He responds to his name and is looking happier; the sadness has almost gone from his eyes. Xena is also calmer, she is now 9 months old and my friends have noticed a difference with her as she isn’t always jumping up and desperate for attention.

Amichien™ bonding is a very natural way to train dogs and it has become part of my lifestyle. It is still early days with Harley but the changes in him have been significant. I believe that every dog owner should try this method, it is a lifetime commitment and you have to stick with it and be consistent but it works. My dogs are both calmer and the three of us now have an amazing bond.

The consultation didn’t stop the minute Rachael left my home, we have been in contact on the phone and by email and her advice has proved invaluable.

Thank you for helping me to make my dogs happy and helping to believe that there is hope and every dog deserves this opportunity. Naomi - Norfolk