This course has been life changing for me and the relationship I have with my animals. It has shown me that the communication I always thought was possible and in fact exists with my animals is not a figment of my imagination but simply the result of mutual respect and listening - something I have always tried to do. Since completing the course, I have improved the relationship with my animals and have been able to help them when they go through any trauma. My horses are loved by everyone for their friendliness and desire to be around people. The wonderful thing about this is that folk who were previously scared of horses have lost their fear after hanging out with me and mine. I can't recommend this course enough and am constantly spruiking the benefits. Thanks so much to James, Shelly and team for spreading the word, the love and the compassion that all sentient beings deserve.

I am so grateful to have found this course. I was practicing on myself and realized how my dog was also relaxing. And the feeling following practicing, I feel so peaceful and alive. This feels like what I have been looking for and the level of a relationship of caring compassionate awareness is so beautiful. The world is in great need of this way of being.
Thank you

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 ?