Sharing a peaceful and trusting approach to helping animals with their behaviour issues
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I love doing these sessions - its amazing working with people and their animals on this level and seeing the changes in just one session! It just the loveliest way to work with animals that are anxious or aggressive, going at their pace and helping them understand life doesnt have to be this way, they can come through this.
20/12/2025
Today I got to meet Holly from Ellie's Canine Rescue & Rehome
She’s having a bit of trouble meeting people without getting reactive, as well as barking at foster family members in the house.
Today I showed her foster mum how to do the Trust Technique so we can get this girl ready for her new family - she’s such a sweet pup, a real people pleaser with a big smile….shes just gotten confused about a couple of things so we will get that sorted so she can have her happy ever after 💜🥰💜
19/12/2025
I’m not wrapping up for Christmas 🤭 but I wanted to wish you all merry Christmas and relaxing break !
I want to also take a moment to say a big thank you to all my clients this year, who came and tried something different to help their loved dog/s.
Also a big thank you to everyone that passed on my name to others - this is how most people come my way because someone gave them my page or phone number, I always appreciate this so much! And all those that took a minute to write a review on fb or google - thank you 🙏
It’s been a tough year and alot of my clients had to stay flexible with my rescheduling around my mums health issues and passing. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart ♥️ and also thank you for your kindness and messages and flowers and cards at that time.
I’m looking forward to a quiet Christmas Day but I am staying ‘open’ through the Christmas period and will be available for any emergency phone consults if needed- it’s a crazy time of year so I want to support my clients with anything that comes up. Please don’t hesitate to call or message if the wheels fall off and we can set up a 30 minute consult call to get everything back on track. Nothing like crazy Christmas out of routine to bring out the worries and gremlins.
And of course I’m open for trust technique bookings and ConTact C.A.R.E right through
Take care out there
Merry Christmas from me, Maddie, Bella, Irish, Keidi, Chase, Leia, Bonnie and Lucy
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
19/12/2025
Today I got to help Maddi from
Ellie's Canine Rescue & Rehome and her foster sister Oreo
We had a great session getting everyone started, and this will mean the world to both these dogs - Maddi is scared of everything out in the world (won’t walk, stops, shakes, growls at people dogs the world, slipped her harness and ran away, etc ) and Oreo is getting a bit tricky around the house.
Will be great to help Maddi and by default help Oreo too.
19/12/2025
And my second proud moment for this mumma who has a reactive big dog - and yesterday we got to do a tonne of work with them both showing them how to be more peaceful when there is another dog around.
At first Rata thought she should lunge and bark….cause that’s what she does. Then she realised she could rely on mum for some support, she started breathing and stopped barking (for moments), she sat down (for moments) she got calmer (for moments) and it was a great START to showing her a different way of going.
I was so proud of them both 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🩷 they are working hard for the wins in this space and it’s coming…. I can see it !!
19/12/2025
So proud of both mommas that came yesterday - this is clover and her mum.
They came for a trust and conTact C.A.R.E session yesterday while up from the South Island.
Was a fun session with a dog that would react to strange dogs but can now walk around with one !
Was great to see mum and clover so relaxed and in tune while I worked with them and Chase joined in.
18/12/2025
😬dog reactiveness ….and it was solved with one simple exercise 💜💙💜
No force no treats no commands just a simple supportive approach
Their dad was gob smacked
It was ‘fixed’ so easily….i wasn’t as it’s what I do everyday and I see so many dogs struggling and frustrated people struggling and I get it! I once had a reactive rescue ….but I did TT and the whole world changed. Then i took on studying the trust Technique- got certified and now teach this everyday to everyone that’s interested in learning a different way with no make or pressure or tricks or sits 💙
….Then trainers came to me to find out how to do this 🤭
18/12/2025
Oh what a memory 💙🥰💙 love this dog and family 💙
I went to Christchurch to help a family with a beautiful new dog that had gotten himself in a bit of a mess about everything- especially noises like the jug, couldn’t go in the car, didn’t want to walk on lead, couldn’t go in the garage, barked at dad constantly- 2 day intensive that was huge for Ripa and his family …. I can’t believe it was a year ago💙
17/12/2025
Yesterday was session 2 for Benjee the beaten pup - now rescued by KEYSAR RESCUE 💙 -
He is starting to decompress and foster mum is getting stuck in with the homework. The real work starts now …..and there is a bit to do to set this boy up for his new life, his foster mum is as keen as I am to see him thrive ….let’s go!
Beautiful Buddy and his new mum had their last session today. We went through the next steps to practice with him and with mungo and how to keep him safe with visitors and Christmas.
Buddy had a trip to the vet yesterday and got put on some big meds as he hurt his leg jumping out the car yesterday. With new meds I’ve reminded her to be extra careful as dogs can get protective when on meds or when they are sore or aren’t feeling 100 %
Mum then told me about his meds that she put him on when he arrived which was interesting - a side effect of the pills she is giving him is aggressive behaviour🥺 so she is going to rethink those pills.
Good news is there has been no grumbling or growling or lunging at mungo since our 2 nd session. Great to hear 🙌🙌🙌
Another few weeks of practicing all that ive recommended and they will be well set up.
Thank you again from me and from buddy and Hellz Bellz for all the sponsors for this work 🥳
🙏🙏🙏💜 you are all angels
16/12/2025
Yesterday was a busy day! I got to do a session with Buddy and his new mum, thanks to all your donations to support my work with him! I have 1 more session tomorrow to complete giving all the info to mum so she can keep practicing helping Buddy feeling calmer around his fur brother ….and other dogs and people.
Then I had my first session with Benjee who is safe and loved with a lovely foster through KEYSAR RESCUE. He is a bright dog despite his background and his foster mum is getting stuck in with all the info I’ve given her, and now the Trust Technique approach which will reset this boy. Donations for my work with him can be made to the givealittle page or straight to my account with reference BENJEE https://givealittle.co.nz/org/adogslifetrust?ref=home&ref_code=trending
I love the support everyone is giving the rescue dogs to get the best re-start with Trust 🙌💙🙌💙🙏 it’s a game changer and these dogs need us - thanks team !
Photo of Buddy and mungo 💜
14/12/2025
This is such a sad case and unfortunately lots of dogs in this situation - Ree has secured and moved this pup being the Legend that she is. Now the pup is safe and being cared for by an amazing foster I will start working with them to get Benjee living his best life, decompressing from the trauma, and stepping into all the new experiences - things he’s missed out on - using the Trust Technique approach….starting today!
I am so keen to get them started 💜 if anyone would like to contribute to this work all donations would be appreciated and can be to my a/c or my givealittle page which helps me help dogs just like this around the country- it’s exactly why I created the charity. Or you can donate straight to Ree for use for her dogs which all need our help. One team one dream - safe loved dogs everywhere 💜Source: Givealittle https://share.google/nZbnAWOhJQukqqyyq
**SORTED AND ARRIVED**
🆘️🆘️ Hey Team️ 🆘️🆘️
There’s a young pup who’s been constantly beaten, legs so fragile it hurts even to lift him 😢. Locals hear his heart-wrenching howls day and night – literally 24/7! This poor baby has been locked away in a dark shed, never once seeing the sun and all the howling comes from that lonely, depressing place. What do you do when your neighbors can’t sleep because they’re haunted by this pup’s pain? They’ve called authorities repeatedly, but their desperate pleas have fallen on deaf ears 😔. Why aren’t dogs considered important enough for emergency responses? They’re family too! They have hearts, they breathe, they feel pain – just like any human walking on two legs!! People have voices, even the homeless do – but these dogs? They don’t have anyone to speak for them. When is enough going to be enough??
The only time this pup sees a human is when he’s being beaten, then the shed is slammed shut again. Pup is back to square one - in a dark shed panting in fear - terrified. A bad day means frustration taken out on this defenseless soul 😭😭😭. But meanwhile, get this, the owner strolls in with McDonald’s for her kids and coffee-stained hands, totally oblivious to the grueling pain inside that shed.
Behind the scenes, we’ve been working tirelessly to find a safe place – OUT OF ZONE – where this pup can finally RESET and heal. We now have an incredible foster home lined up 🙌.
If anyone wants to be part of this amazing journey and can travel from Auckland to Manawatu, or will be passing through this weekend, PLEASE reach out ASAP! The sooner, the better – this pup’s safety depends on it 🙏.
No photos for safety reasons right now. I’m over capacity at the moment, but when a pup is beaten, starved, and locked away forever, I refuse to stay silent. Where there’s a will, there’s a way 💪!
Huge thanks to the SPECIAL person who became this pup’s angel and never gave up until something changed. You know who you are – count your blessings, mate 🙏❤️!
Let’s give this tortured little soul a Christmas filled with love, joy, and kindness 🎄🐕. He’ll have an older dog buddy to play with and learn from, and I CAN’T WAIT to see this pup thrive and be happy again!!
Please share and spread the word!
Ps) Pup will have all his shots, flea & worm treatments, medically checked and fully registered to ME before leaving.
14/12/2025
And this morning was ConTact C.A.R.E for 3 gorgeous dogs. Nero came to help him with his athritis and for his first session did so well 🥰
Then I got to see 2 of my favourites - Leo and Daisy and they both had lovely sessions releasing lots of surprise injury sites, enjoying letting go of some pressure in their young bodies. Mum and dad are so committed to these two - it’s so lovely to be part of it from the Trust Technique helping them emotionally to now helping them physically with ConTact C.A.R.E - love my job !!
🤭🥺Oops sorry Daisy I didn’t take your photo so have popped in extras of Leo to make up for it.
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*I love doing these sessions, its amazing to work with people and their animals on this level and see the changes before my eyes in just one session. Its just the loveliest work and is why I am passionate about teaching this and why I chose to be a practitioner in this particular training. I saw how it worked for my animals and just had to learn more...now I get to share it with people and that is such a privilege and a gift.
*If you have any issue that you may want to work with you and your pet I am available to help you. For your dog this could be any of the following - scared of travel, scared of other animals, scared of people, chases other animals, scared of thunder and lightening, banned from doggy day care for aggression/fear/anxiety, unable to socialise, lunges at dogs on lead, barking issues, guarding issues, new environment, new baby in the house, new animal introductions, end of life worries. For Horses is could be any of the following - anxiety, spooking, wont go in stable, wont go in float, doesn`t like people, biting, kicking,
*I am a certified and insured Trust Technique Practitioner. I work with all animals specializing in Horses and Dogs - but can be minis, donkeys, cows, sheep, goats, llamas, cats, rabbits, birds, etc and can work in person or on skype/facetime.
*I work one on one with you and your animal usually at a time that is a quiet time for your animal (i.e. not feeding time, or walkies time) and we go through the practice of the trust technique so that you learn the technique and can apply it confidently with your animal. This normally takes just over an hour, (max up to 1.5 hours as that is a lot of learning for you both.)
*I also offer a follow up call and a follow up visit if required. If you have questions or just want to talk about the experience I am totally contactable and would love to chat more about the Trust Technique.
*I am available for sessions anywhere in the world as we can do this effectively through skype, fb messenger, livechat etc as long as we have a day and time that suits us both, including your animal, then we are good to go.
*If you want to know more about the Trust Technique you can use my link to access for 24 hours of FREE videos at the Trust Technique website. Please use my link as I get affiliation points that go towards treating rescue animals in NZ - thank you💙, and if you end up purchasing any of the courses through my link I also get affiliation points that go towards more treatments for rescue animals in NZ - thank you 💙
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*You can also purchase the video course that is available online, and if you do it through this link then a small percentage goes towards funding my work with rescue animals in HUHA or other rescue organisations. If you use my link then New Zealand animals benefit and if you tag me after you have purchased I will let you know THE animal that your donation went towards and an update.
