The first thing that struck me about the Trust Technique was the simple but effective practice of being in the Present Moment. As one who practices meditation, the instructions for quieting my mind were so much easier than any other method I’ve used in the past, and very achievable for everyone. Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword lately, and at times it seems like the meaning is being watered down. But the mindfulness practice of the Trust Technique is authentic. All the steps are well-explained and reinforced throughout all the videos, demonstrating in detail their effectiveness and allowing the learner to practice along with the process to develop their own awareness and timing of how to apply all aspects of the technique, the gentle dance of compassion and support.

It was the ability to be able to share this peaceful feeling with others that really touched me to my core! My very first horse had a quality that I’ve not seen in any other horse that I’ve known since. He was like a magnet to any horses who shared his space, they would gather around him with heads low, and usually held in his girth/heart area. And they would melt. All would stand quietly dozing and the comfort was palpable. I would watch them and wonder ‘How does he do that?!’. And how can I do that? And I’ve spent many years trying to figure it out. Well, I do believe I’ve now found the way! I’ve learned to ‘be’ that. When I stand with my horses, I think to them ‘We’re here, sharing Pepper energy’ and I know they understand. I can’t wait to see how our relationships and experiences grow! Pepper would be so proud!
Thank you for developing and sharing this exciting and empowering gift to help take us to the next level of exploring our interconnection with all others!

You should get the Nobel Peace Prize …
In fact, this has been already suggested in another testimonial, but that’s also exactly what I kept thinking throughout the course.

With the “Trust Technique” you, James and Shelley (in cooperation with Sunday, if I got it right ?) have created something unique – a peace-making method that is easily accessible to everyone in its clarity and ease.
For the good of all of us and our animals, I hope that more and more people will find and follow this path that you have opened up.
It has taken me to more than a few tears, moments of despair and deep sadness, then on to astonishment, surprise, new insights, relief and finally lasting deep peace and silent joy, which I’m now able to pass on step by step to my sensitive lovely little mare.

Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do! Thank you for your heart and commitment! And thank you and the whole team for all the support and the wonderful videos!

This course has helped not only my animals but ME to be more present every day.
My horses come to the fence wanting to receive the Trust Technique.
My cats (who are rescued feral cats) don’t let any other human in their lives but just recently my daughter was visiting from interstate and all three cats came to the lounge room at different times and stayed resting in the same room as my daughter. In the past they’d see someone else in the house and go into hiding until the person had left.
My dog is also more relaxed when we go out on our boat. She was previously unsettled by the movement but she is improving each time we go out.
The lowered energy is quite the opposite of what I’d been shown by traditional dog trainers with regard to energy.
The course isn’t too technical in any way so anyone can do it. I can’t wait to do the practitioner course because I think even my 8 year old granddaughter will love practising this with her dog ?

This video course contains such heartwarming footage of the use of the Trust Technique. It is amazing to see the endless possibilities within a relationship built on trust. It makes the impossible, possible, the unthinkable, thinkable and the hopeless, hopeful. The video course gives a very clear overview of how to apply the techniqe and how to know what to do in which situation. Very inspirational stories and the technique is explained so clearly, incuding the WHY, which makes it really good to follow.
I am very motivated to start with the TT Practitioner and helping a lot of animals by using this beautiful technique.

Thank you James and Shelley for sharing this with us!

This is life-changing, not only for animals and humans but for all life on the planet! The philosophy and practices impact us all; they bring consciousness to a new and very much needed height and will bring peace. Shelley and James should receive the Nobel Peace Price!