About Us

I am a Highly Recommended Associate Dog Listener with Jan Fennell International Dog Listeners Ltd. and hold the Foundation, Advanced and Graduate Certificates in Canine Communication.

I discovered Jan Fennell's method after the death of Worf, my beloved German Shepherd Dog. I was searching for answers as to why I had been unable to deal with his aggression towards other dogs; for nearly 10 years, walking him at the crack of dawn on a deserted beach had been the only way to feel safe to allow him off the lead. Then there was his anxiety when I had to leave him. I had tried three different behaviourists - to no avail. In fact, the harder I tried, the worse he became. I knew I had failed him but had no idea why.

Then I heard Jan Fennell explaining how Dog Listening (or Amichien Bonding®) uses the language of wolves to communicate with dogs in a way they understand and it just made such perfect sense!

Becoming a Dog Listener changed my life. First to benefit was Whitleigh - my adorable 12 year-old Springer Spaniel, who was terrified of fireworks. I went on to adopt 2 dogs from Every Chance Rescue - first Khan, a German Shepherd, and then (after Khan's death from cancer), Rolo a Saluki Cross. Both of them came to me with significant behavioural issues which allowed me to experience first-hand the effectiveness of Jan's method. What Rolo, in particular, taught me has in turn helped many clients to overcome their problems. By the time of his death in 2016, Rolo had touched dozens of lives and, through his journey, saved the lives of a number of dogs.

My journey continued with Kira, a stunning German Shepherd with a nature as lovely as her face who seemed to spread happiness wherever we went. Then in 2018 I adopted Ron, a Border Collie, from Dogs' Trust. Ron was described to me as a 'long term project' and two years on he can still be fearful of new people and things but, thanks to Amichien Bonding®, he is almost unrecognisable from the bundle of terror who spent his first 2 weeks with me hiding behind my table. He has become fun-loving and affectionate dog who has brought much joy to my life after we lost Kira.

My one regret is that I did not discover Amichien Bonding® sooner. Life is now so much better - for me and for my dogs. Gone are the days of having to seek out a deserted beach avoid other dogs – walks have become something to look forward to and enjoy!

If I can do it so can you!