What people are saying:

"I refer my behavioral clients to Julie for custom blend flower essence formulas and I hear nothing but good feedback. Julie is a phenomenal trainer with an extraordinary attention to detail and she brings this experience to her formulas. Her work is a gift."

Lisa Lucas, CPDT-KA
Northern Tails Dog Training
Eastern Washington

"Especially after many years of panic and fear, it is absolutely amazing that just three days of Poise would help our dog to not only be confident, but to be confident in very stressful situations.  But she was more than confident.  She actually attempted to engage people and other dogs!  It is such a joy to see her so much more comfortable."

Audrey A. Tucker, CPDT-KA, CBC, CMT
Pet Education and Therapy, LLC
Newington, Connecticut

"I have been using a flower essence formula that Julie designed for Bandit my border collie, and have had such success with it. We have not had an aggressive issue since we started using it. I am also managing the reactivity and aggression and setting him up for success. I am also working on training as well. In the meantime I have noticed that he is calmer and more focused. We just did our first Canine Freestyle Routine and I can tell that his attention is much better as well. I would recommend Julie and www.aldaronessence.com to clients, friends, and other trainers."

Pamela Johnson, CPDT-KA
PT (Personal Training) for Dogs
San Diego, CA

"Julie, I just wanted to write and thank you for helping out with Katie. Just in case you don't remember, Katie is a miniature dachshund who was afraid of everyone and everything but me. It took her weeks to get comfortable with me and that was only after I cornered her to pick her up and suffered a couple of good bites in the process. Katie was a year old when I got her. I tried many of the traditional routes to get her more comfortable with other people and places but nothing worked with much success. She, in her fear, had snapped at several people and I was worried that she was going to really hurt someone. During one of your obedience classes (that I brought another dachshund to) I heard you talking about the Bach Flower Essences and asked you to try with Katie.

After about a week of giving her the drops you had recommended I noticed a big difference in Katie. She was still nervous around other people but as long as I was there she would allow them to pet her and after a couple of weeks she let my neighbor pick her up. I kept her on the flower essences for a couple of months and no more snapping or biting or fleeing in terror and now though she will never be the world's friendliest dog she is much calmer and less afraid of other people. Thanks again."

Kay Blose
Irish Dreams Dachshunds and Dachshund Rescue

"We have two beautiful Shiba Inus. The first came to us through Tri State Shiba Inu Rescue in Ohio, and our more recent addition we adopted locally. Our younger Shiba, a male, was extremely jumpy and would startle at the slightest sound so Julie suggested we try her “Very Scary Things” formula. It has helped him tremendously, but the more remarkable result was an unintended yet welcome surprise. Our older Shiba, a female, will become anxious and agitated frequently for no apparent reason. Since both dogs share their water bowls we were adding the formula to the water for our little boy. Before long we realized our girl was not acting agitated as frequently or severely as before. She was benefiting from just the formula in the water so we began giving it to her regularly as well. The results for both have been wonderful. Thanks Julie."

Ken and Linda Treadway
Midway, WV

"I was referred to Julie by my doggie guru Lisa Lucas.  I trust Lisa impeccably so was anxious to connect with Julie. I have a Dal that is very 'mental'. Particularly w/o a 2-4 hour run every day. I gave Julie the information regarding his concerns & the formula helped. It was not a 'wow' factor... it was gradual, but he seems to respond easily to it now...on occasion, when he needs it.  I use Bach Flower Essences myself & have always found them of benefit & having them formulated specifically for you or your animal is a bonus.  I'm having Julie mix something for me as I write this.  She is a knowledgeable, attentive, concerned & thorough individual & I'm glad I was introduced.  Thanks so much Julie."

Kathleen Hambrook
Spokane WA

"As a student and active participant in the fields of mathematics and research biology, I am naturally skeptical of ideas or products that
lack support from studies that the scientific community would consider valid.  Therefore, I was initially hesitant to use flower essences as
a tool for behavioral modification; however, realizing there are many things yet to be explored by science, I decided to give it a try in
decreasing my Collie’s anxiety and increasing her confidence in unfamiliar environments.  After two weeks of daily doses of a custom
flower essence formula, I took Tootsie, my Collie, to a place that consistently triggered an irreversible flight response in the past.
She was unsure this time but willing to explore her surroundings—a big step for her!  I rewarded this behavior.  Over the next couple weeks we continued using the formula, visiting new environments, and rewarding desired behavior.  Tootsie went from being fearful and
anxious in new situations to wanting to explore the surroundings.  We no longer have to use the formula, and she is now confident in new
environments, and, if something spooks her, she recovers quickly making it possible to reward her for the recovery.  Although the
mechanism is a mystery to me, it seems that Julie’s formulas are capable of increasing desired behaviors and decreasing undesired
behaviors.  This, coupled with positive reinforcement, allows one to effectively communicate with their dog when training methods alone are not enough."

Andrew Nelson
Double Major, Biology and Mathematics
West Virginia University

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