Amichien
Obedience Training in Preston
Amichien Bonding & Jan Fennell
Jan Fennell (B.A) Hons
A lifetime love of dogs lead Jan to question the traditional methods used for working with them. No matter how gently or kind the approach, controlling a dog's actions meant enforcing the human will onto the dog. This didn't sit well with Jan as force only succeeds in suppressing the animal. This Jan found not only ineffective but also wrong.
In 1989 Jan saw the great horseman Monty Roberts and her whole world was turned upside down. The idea of inviting an animal to want to work with the human, through communication was music to her ears. Using the animals own language seemed so obvious, all Jan had to do was learn it!!!
Extensive study of wolves, dingoes, wild dogs etc, helped Jan to realise what had been missing from her work in the past. Study in canine behaviour made it possible to put the jigsaw together, and with the invaluable help of her own dogs especially Sasha and Barmie, Jan produced the procedure now known as 'Amichien Bonding'.
It also lead to her first international best selling book titled "The Dog Listener", which acts as a phrase book to help humans build a better relationship with their dogs - on many levels. The simplicity of the book enables people to improve an already good relationship with their dog. It also allows people to change undesirable behaviour quietly in their own homes, without ever having to get upset or angry.
This non-confrontational, stress-free, gadget-free method is achievable to anyone with an open mind and respect for the fantastic creature that is the Canine!