ABOUT DIANE MYERS

There was never a time while I was growing up that animals weren’t in my family’s pack. Dogs, cats, ducks and even a sheep co-existed in relative harmony most of the time. Even after I left the pack to start my own I continued to enjoy the company of many wonderful animal friends.

It wasn’t until I was into my third decade of life that the first real challenge to pack harmony presented itself in the form of a fifteen pound bundle of enthusiasm and energy.

His name was Stewart, his breed, Jack Russell Terrier. He was cute as a bug’s ear and a natural born Alpha. My husband

Diane and Gordo

Stewart was always ready to play!

and I loved him so much that a year later we added his brother to our pack. Life as we knew it was over. Visitors at our door were greeted with ear shattering barks followed by screaming adults followed by us chasing the dogs around their ankles. It is a wonder anyone ever returned to our home. Walks in the park became anxiety filled events filled with 'Jacks on the attack' and sore arms from being pulled along. Our lives were a constant scene of worrying and wondering “what next?” Talk about desperate dog owners!!

Then I read Jan Fennell’s first book “The Dog Listener”. I remember light bulbs going off in my head. Her method made so much sense to me and I saw the reluctant Alpha

in our little Stewy. I began applying the four methods of AMICHIEN BONDING© to our dogs. The results were immediate and astounding. People commented at the difference. Progress was up and down depending on our consistency. I was also volunteering at our local animal shelter and longed to find a way to help the dog adoptions achieve a higher success and reduce the return rate or “yoyo effect”.

I decided to travel to England to study with Jan Fennell. After completing the Foundation Course I was invited to return and take the Advanced Course. I successfully completed both courses and became a Preliminary Dog Listener Associate. I have now achieved the status of Highly Recommended Dog Listener based on my clients evaluation of my work and my volunteer work with our local animal shelter. I am honored to be included in this elite group of individuals who carry out the inspired work developed by Jan.

Our beloved Stewy is waiting at the rainbow bridge now. His brother, Gordon, is a happy relaxed dog thanks to AMICHIEN BONDING© helping him soothe his separation anxiety in the loss of his brother. I want to help others learn how to live with their canine companions in a stress free, peaceful, loving environment where humans and dogs understand each other.