A topic that affects every pet owner.

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Even though we know that the day will come.

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Reija, your work and your natural love and regard for animals has changed my own perspective on my pet as well as all animals. I was raised to believe that animals and pets are not as important as humans. I was the type of person who scoffed at animal rights and never understood how people could care about their pets the same way that others care about their family members. Although I did not believe in being cruel to animals, I also did not believe in treating them with the same level of kindness and respect as humans. After listening to your podcast and being a part of your Skool community, my perspective is shifting. I now have a better understanding of my own sweet dog. I'm starting to see things through her eyes. I'm even looking at the other wild animals and creatures I come into contact with through new lenses. The animal communication you provided to me from Sprinkle was spot on! If anyone would have asked me a few months ago if I would like to have communication with my dog I would have laughed and said no. I didn't believe in it! But now I am a believer! I am caring for my dog and loving her in new ways, and I see how she cares about me now. I can teach my 5-year-old what I am learning, and I can only imagine how it will impact his life and the future of all animals that he interacts with. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with the world.

Stephanie & Sprinkle

2 1/2 years ago Maya came to me - a then 1-year-old street dog from Romania. She seems to have had bad experiences with both people and other dogs because she clearly shows her fear. Also that she has never been able to run away and only knows confrontation. 

So often I didn't understand what Maya actually wanted to tell me or what she needed.

Reija, you have helped me so often, thank you!

We are now a good team, we can go for a relaxed walk together and she is always there at work.

Our communication has become much clearer and I can show her again and again that she doesn't have to solve situations, that I do it and that she can trust me to take care of her.

She doesn't have to do anything. I've learned that the wishes of all the other people out there who find Maya oh-so-cute aren't our problem. 

Maya doesn't need to be petted and gets along with every dog. And now I really appreciate her clear communication.

Thank you Reija for helping us!

Now I understand Maya much better and can communicate more clearly myself, so that she also understands me correctly and I can increasingly ensure that she feels safe and can develop fully.

Thanks!

Maya & Jacqueline

I met Reija during my Trust Technique Practitioner training. At this point I had already fallen madly in love with a greyhound from Romania. Since I already had two cats, I wasn't sure if this would all work. First dog without backup. Reija offered me to do animal communication. After I knew that it was a change for all animals, but that no one had anything against it, I embarked on the adventure of my life. ? When Grigore was finally with me, I had a lot of fears. Can I do it, how does it work again, does he like me, etc... Luckily I had Reija. She gave me great support in the first few weeks, for which I am very grateful. We two scaredy-cats have become a great team that mindfully explores the world together.

Sandra & Grigore

As a new horse owner I found the course with Reija very helpful.  I now feel I have the foundations of an approach that enables me and the horses to communicate better.

Linda & Smokey

'I came to Reija for help with my 5 year old rescue dog Soda. He had literally lived in the streets in Albania, and while he has always been extremely sweet and gentle with all people, he was afraid of other dogs, especially large and assertive dogs, and terrified of getting into the car. 

Reija began by teaching us the basics of the Trust Technique, helping us learn how to get into a low-thinking state, in which Soda and I were both relaxed and peaceful. From that state, it was possible to start changing behaviour. 

We had an early opportunity to practice when family came to stay, bringing their own rescue dog. Reija had the two dogs, and their humans, sit quietly, not too close to each other, and practise the Trust Technique. After fifteen minutes of sitting peacefully, with no one saying anything, both dogs were completely relaxed and Soda accepted his visitor quite happily. 

The Trust Technique is also helping Soda with his fear of the car. With Reija's guidance we have practised getting closer to the car---at first having it in sight, then lying beside it, finally getting in and learning to relax whilst in the car. We still have work to do on this (he has obviously had very bad experiences in the past) but he is now able to get into the car without major anxiety, and to relax once there. 

Reija has a deep, instinctive empathy with dogs, and is very skilled in using the Trust Technique. With her help, we have not only addressed some specific behavioural issues, but have also learned how to create better animal/human communication, in ways that will help us not only with Soda but also with any other dogs we may have in the future. We would recommend her without reservation.’

'Reija has helped my rescue dog enormously. Both he and I are much more relaxed and work together so well now'

Kathy & Soda