I am only 25% of the way through the course but have already found it to be enormously rewarding. I don't even have any animals at present, but find the psychological principles and practices fascinating, and all the videos so inspiring to my spiritual interests and understandings. The general effect is one of peacefulness.

I tried this communication with my cat. I didn't get an image right away, but a little later when I was meditating, I saw an image of a very wet cat and a boat - which made me wonder if she had fallen out of a boat. However, this kitty is very interested in water. She will sit by her water dish, put her paw in the water and watch the ripples. Also, she loves the rain, even snow. When there's weather, she'll run in and out of the doggy door getting excited.

Even though I'm not quite sure how to interpret the images I have received, I believe they were very connected to her. I've never received such a specific image before. I know your technique works, and I am motivated to try this with my other animals as well; they (2 dogs, 3 cats) are all rescues.

I have just completed the video course. During this period of corona virus I spaced out the course to give myself uplifting moments. Like many of us, spending time with our animals has felt extra precious over the past 12 months. I felt so happy to be able to give back to my horse, by using the trust technique as a thank you to him for all he gives to me. Thank you James and Shelley.

Hello!
starting the year under the impression of lockdown, distancing and all the changes that had to be mace in social life, a friend said: we must open our view for something that doesn't have these limits. There should be something for us to broaden, to deepen our understanding and personal life quality despite all these restraints we are feeling from covid. So I decided to keep my eyes open for a hint.... and came upon Trust Technique videos, don't ask me how. And it spoke to my heart immediately. But then - I don't have any animal just now. What for, then? So I purchased the first little course, I thought: well, it's like reading a book. Then decided to go on.
It has been the experience of a refuge into a peaceful place, can't say it otherwise. Working on my own issues during the course gave me insight and the tools do deal with some well-known packages I was carrying. I am deeply grateful do be able to watch the course videos, to work through the exercises, and to enhance my own peace of mind and what I bring into the world by this. Smiling still at the fact that there is no animal friend yet. ( I had thought of a cat again for the moment of my retirement next year.... )
But, there may be something coming my way, you never know, do you.
Thanks a lot to you, James and Shelley, for your work and the beautiful way you are presenting it to us. For the others in your team, too, who keep things working.
Take care, all of you. We will live through this period and then enjoy what we took for granted even more.
Katrin (Germany)

I think that the Trust Technique is an awesome way to BE with animals!! I am loving the lessons and learning soooo much. When your sharing comes up on face book, I always pass it on.

The Trust Technique has definitely been the best thing I have ever done for my horse Edward Bear. The best money I have ever spent.
Edward Bear is my 17'2 Hanoverian gelding. He was very aggressive in his stall. He would kick, buck, bare his teeth and bite. Obviously everyone considered him very dangerous. He had bit me on several occasions. I was at my wits end.
I purchased the Trust Technique and started working with him on Jan 27th. The transformation with Edward Bear has been unbelievable. I worked with him very slowly and followed that exact advice of Shelly and James. Another outstanding part of this course was when I reached out for some help , Shelly emailed me back within 24 hours. Very impressive in this day and age. Shelly was extremely knowledgeable and gave me very specific details on how to work with him.
Edward Bear has literally been transformed. Even the staff at the stable have said in awe, "What have you done to him?" I am now able to tack him up in his stall with no aggressive reactions. Edward Bear is a show jumper and was very reluctant to work. Now he seems very eager to please me. He even comes to the door ready to put his halter on. I did not think this would ever be possible.
Shelly and James, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing your Trust Technique to the world.
Sincerely Carolyn Klause and Edward Bear:)

I am so deeply thankful that this videocourse came into my life. It makes me really happy and by watching these videos, I feel always deep touched. Thank you James for realisating this course for all of us - a true wonderful gift. Lots of love from switzerland, Christine

This is the most brilliant thing I have ever come across. It has helped me with my animals, myself, and my life. It has allowed me to first be a volunteer at an animal shelter and work with cats in the adoption room, then in a health isolation area get well, and then in walking dogs and to get into a kennel with an unknown dog for me who used to be afraid of them is amazing. After that I have moved into the veterinary field and while I can't say I'm a practitioner I can say I am the fractious animal holder at my office because I can keep my energy down, be present, and regard the animal. This is all invaluable work and the more people who learn about it the better the world will be!

I have just finished the online course, and all I can say is WOW. I have grown up around animals my entire life and have had this unique connection with them. However while growing up I had seen how wrong they have been treated, like they are below us, not as important as us, or just considered to be stupid and emotionless. Where as I had always felt that was untrue and a horrible way to treat animals. For years I had wanted to become a Vet, to help animals, but that route didn't feel like it resonated and wouldn't make the impact that I wanted to achieve. I needed more. A connection, a healthy and nurturing way to help animals. To also find a way to teach others how to treat animals in a kind and loving way, that there is more to them than what most humans have been taught.

Then I found The Trust Technique on a whim, a random Ad on Facebook showing their video grabbed my attention. I watched the video of James riding one of the horses without any tack, and leading a herd of horses without any form of control. It was one of those moments where I knew that this was the answer I was looking for. Since then I have gone through all the content, and it is beautiful to say the least. There is so much to learn not only about animals on a spiritual, physical, and emotional level, but also about the self. Learning to tune into my own emotions, regard them and how to heal them. I have received a great lesson in healing myself and I have grown so much just in watching this. I have been deeply inspired to pursue this technique as a career to help animals and their relationships with humans. To bring peace of mind to all I interact with.

If you love animals and want to create a bond created with trust and unconditional love, then this course is for you. Even if you don't want to pursue it as a career, it is an amazing perspective to have that will benefit you and anyone in your life, human or animal.

Thank you for all that you do, bringing unconditional love to light so that we can all heal and grow together.

Brilliant! Just Brilliant. Thanks for everything. ???????????????????? Very inspiring.

It was watching Anna Breytenbach communicating with a black leopard that alerted me to what is possible in this territory. Since small, I have had good relationships with animals and talked to them freely (and sometimes silently), but being able to decipher the specifics of what they communicated back has never been as highly developed in me as I saw it in Anna. The person who recommended Anna to me, also recommended your work, and I'm so grateful to have found this course.
I really appreciate (and am enjoying) the user-friendliness and flexibility of the facilities (such as the notetaking function).
I think this course should be part of the required curriculum in every school in the country!
I love the blend of information, video footage with animals and practical exercises.
I fill with tears, and then I grin, every time I watch one your videos. Feeling the tangible relief in each horse at it flops down beside its quietly loving human listener.
I do not live with an animal at present. If I did, it would be a cat, but 'pets' are not allowed where I live. (The attached photo is of a late great feline friend, Rupert).
So learning is for me for now and to share with my next new animal companion in the future.

Animals have been the focus in my life as long as I can remember. I have always felt a bond with all creatures and now I know why. This explains a lot of encounters both good and bad that I have had in my past with my animal friends. I look forward to learning so much more, and what I find is so amazing is that most of it is about me learning, not the animal as I have always thought!

The TT is what i was ever searching for.... a method without dominance.
Everyone tells, you have to be the leader, the boss etc.... But that was just not me.
A lot videos from the course touched me deebly. Its such a gentle language - i really love it!
Its a great enrichment for live in every respect.

THANK YOU!

I am only a short way through the course. However, I have gone from thinking, "what have I done, all those units with sub-units, have I committed to climbing Mt Everest, how can I cope with all this?" to thinking that Trust Technique should be mandatory training for all aspiring vets as well as those who have been practicing for years, along with their staffs! Owners should all be grilled on how to do it too! What I have seen so far is absolutely amazing.

I have long 'whispered' to my cats over the years and especially when I was away from home, at work, or on holiday but I didnt feel that I could really 'hear' their response and was a bit skeptical that they might actually have understood my message. I am just coming to that bit in the course; how I wish I had known about all of this years ago!

I am happily working my way through and feel confident that I will finish it, something I've not been too good at with other commitments lately! I have also found that it is good for me personally as my 'stuff' is being sorted as well as my learning how to sort pet problems.

I havent yet fallen asleep at James' feet but do feel pretty sleepy sometimes, but then I am looking at the videos at home not in person!

Thank you for all the work you have done, and the way the course is structured makes it easy to do.

I am a human Chiropractor for 36 years and own a Wellness Center for the last 20 years in upstate New York. I have had lifetimes of healing modalities, meditation and Yoga. Words can not begin to describle how inspired and deeply moved I am by the simplicity and profound effectiveness
of the Trust Technique. I happened upon it when viewing a documentary on the Beautiful Jim Key and it could not have come at a better time.
I had been highly stressed with my 92 year old mom's progressing dementia and have found the TT of Becoming Present and inviting her to join me in
being peaceful has been transformative for both of us. I have a deep sense that every caregiver of animals and humans would benefit from this learning.
From my truest place of love and gratitude - I thank you James.
Maria
PS My dear sweet horse Raven who has been taking on a lot of responsibility for me is also greatly relieved.

cannot put it down and really good that you can go back over anything i seem to need to do the testimonials a few times loving the effect on my horses did not realise how many problems we had just moved again second time in two years!!!!!??????????

I am so joyfull to attend this course because I feel it is not a method but something "therapeutic" for animals and people too. Thank you so much!

What a brilliant course! I enjoyed it so so much. I love the fantastic videos, how James explains everything in simple terms and makes it so easy to learn and understand as well as the whole set-up of the course which is so well organised. I wish for your course to go viral and for as many people as possible to learn from it to get a better understanding how special our animals are and how much they are giving us. I am so very grateful for all the amazing work you do. A BIG Thank you to you James and Shelley and your fantastic team.

I would love to have more time to watch, listen and learn can't wait for night time to have my hour to watch

I have very much enjoyed this course . I want to learn more to communicate with my very sensitive horse, my granddaughter's very opinionated pony , my dogs and last but not least my cows who can all read me like a book. I love the concept and believe it will help us enormously. I do however struggle with falling asleep whilst doing the exercises. I get too relaxed. Thank you.