MAX
When I first met Max I could see that behind the dangerous behavior he exhibited was a sensitive soul. His past life experience seemed to have taught him that people were not to be trusted. He'd lash out with his teeth to protect himself with just about everyone except his new owner, who could see the sweet dog he wanted to be.

My work with Max has been a combination of gentle behavior modification to build his self-control and self-esteem, along with sessions of Reiki and the consistent use of a custom flower essence remedy. The progress he's made so far (two months as of this writing) is miraculous, and I don't believe I could've reached this level of change without Reiki and flower essences as part of the program. Max loves his Reiki, and will lay down a few feet away to soak it in.

I've been able to gently touch him the last couple of weeks, and his demeanor has changed dramatically. Rather than barking and rushing at me when I enter the house as he used to he's quiet and welcoming, coming over for a gentle rub. He accepts treats without ducking with worry. His face is relaxed, as if the storm has passed.

There's still work to to be done, and continued training and management by his owner will help Max experience more good days without stress, which will help his body and mind heal. Although Max can still be triggered by startling movements sometimes, we can now see that he much prefers to be gentle and loved. When I see his smiling face today I feel such joy!

Margarat - April 25, 2008

"What you said about Max was so great. Many thanks for feeling that way about him. He is special and so are you for what you have done with him. Many thanks." - Jane, Max, Gizmo, & Jake

RUSTY
"You've been exactly what we needed.
Someone to be as good with us
as with our dog." - Jan