What people are saying:

"Working with Julie has been a great benefit to my clients in Southern California. Her expertise utilizing flower essence therapy to assist in behavior modification has provided me with insight into a world that I have little knowledge of. I have been able to work with my local veterinarians and tell them the benefits of Julie's work.
 
Several of my clients have had success with her products during the initial phases of Behavior Modification Training. It allowed for the dogs to calm down and relax in their environment so that we were able to begin to make little successes!
 
Julie, thank you for being a great support to me and being there for my clients."
 
Barbara Johnson, CPDT-KA, PDT
BJK9s
Oak Park, California

"I have been using your Calm formula for my 3 year old Labrador.  She is rather exciteable and likes to jump on people.  I have noticed a difference in her when I use this formula.  In fact, the other day I had about 10 ladies here for an event and was really worried about how my Lab would behave.  I gave her a few drops per day for a few days before and then the morning of the event.  She was so good I couldn't believe it!  I definitely will be keeping a supply on hand for her and would also recommend it to people if their dogs need a little "calm" in their life."

Sandy Kemp, Certified Canine Massage Therapist & Reiki Practitioner
K-9 Comfort Touch
Northeast Pennsylvania

"We are delighted at the results both with the Moderation formula and the Renew formula".

Curtiss Lanham, BS, CPDT-KA
Dogsmart Dog Training
Fulshear, TX

"Whistle (Standard Poodle) is my “problem child” – a dog I bred and raised but who was so over the top that I kept him, knowing that if I had sent him to a new home he would have been back with me in a week. He combined huge quantities of energy and drive (to a point where it was difficult for him to relax and settle down) with a mistrust of people and other dogs and near panic in new situations. I had bred many litters of Standard Poodles over the years, basically line bred with some outcrosses and had always had wonderful, stable temperaments, so this was quite a surprise. Careful handling and training helped, but he was still reactive and ready to fight with his housemates and glassy-eyed and with his tail tucked between his legs in trial settings. He enjoyed working and knows tons of “stuff” but could not perform up to his training in trials.

Because his housemates were old and I was upset by his bullying them, the emphasis of the first remedy was on helping him with issues of self control and even-temperedness. The results were amazing within a very short time. He was much less “jumpy” and there were virtually no incidents with his dog family. Since he was still finding it hard to perform in trial settings, although he was better than he had been, the second formulation added components for courage and concentration.

Right now he goes up to people on his own, can walk through a group of dogs without losing his cool, is much more relaxed at home, and has earned his APDT Rally ARCH title with tail up and good attention to me in the ring. At a recent agility trial he was at the start line and the young ridgeback who was just finishing the course caught sight of him and bounded across the ring before his handler could catch him, bounced up to Whistle, play bowed and barked and determinedly tried to get around me as I kept putting myself between him and my dog. I can’t say that Whistle was thrilled, but as soon as the ridgeback was under wraps, he ran the course happily and with good concentration!

It is hard to describe the difference Bach flower essences have made in Whistle’s life. Keeping in mind that I didn’t start using them until he was 7, with many long standing issues, it is really remarkable."

Ann Mandelbaum CPDT-KA
Woodbury, Connecticut

"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
2010 Graduate, Biology and Mathematics
West Virginia University

"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

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