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Rhian Jones was advised to put Ziah to sleep. Working The Wingstedt Way led to recovery. You can read her story below.
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“Over the last few weeks I’ve witnessed something truly amazing. I thought it was the end for Ziah but what happened after she saw Helen is like a miracle!”
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“Zi is our 6 year old family labrador. She was born with hip and knee dysplasia on both sides. Two years ago, Zi suffered a ruptured ligament, disaster struck on Boxing Day 2022 when she ruptured the other side.
Over the last two years, Zi has been back and forth to the vet for assistance with knees and hips. She has been on medication and has had X-rays, manipulations, palpations and assessments by vets and orthopaedic experts who said operations, followed by weeks of intensive nursing and confinement, to restrict movement, would be needed for her to walk again.
The new ligament rupture was worse than the last. I was told that an operation was high risk and that Zi would experience a great deal of pain. That it would fail if her movements were not controlled and monitored. I was told that rehabilitation would start immediately and continue for up to 6 months after the op. Massage, strength and conditioning exercises, physio and hydrotherapy would probably be needed and a maintenance regime put in place. I was told it was the only way forward.
Bearing all of this in mind, on 8 January 2023, in desperation, I consulted Helen to see if she could help.
At the point of seeing Helen on the 8th, Zi was at her lowest. Her head was low and heavy.
The following day, due to see the orthopaedic specialist, I noticed she was able to stand on her leg – she even managed to walk up and down the ramp into my van easier without hesitation! She was happier and altogether different from the previous day. I couldn’t believe it!!
Ten days later, her dog walker commented (unprompted) that Zi had improved so much and that you could hardly notice her limp. I hadn’t mentioned that Zi was seeing Helen.
By the 30 January, Zi’s mobility had improved to the point where it was better than it was BEFORE her ligament rupture on boxing day. She’s improving every day and no longer depressed. She’s happier, brighter and more upbeat – like her young self!
Everything about her is changing and it’s all thanks to Helen. Not just her special abilities but because of all her knowledge, the insight she provides and the support she gives you in putting a new system in place for your dog, everything from nutrition to exercise is covered. She’s there to guide you at every step and not just for a 45 minute appointment.
Thank you SO much Helen, you are an absolute legend, the best Healer in the world!
Rhian Jones, Swansea – February 2023
VIDEO – shows Ziah’s progression: moving around, walking into the van and then on her first proper outing at the Gower
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“Thank you for the great day yesterday learning about your metaphysical approach to dogs and finding out how energy works. I took her to the park today and took her off the lead, for the first time she followed me around without any problems. Her leg is also much better now! What a difference as she was not limping so healing was wonderful. On the way home she slept in the car and when we arrived I picked her up and she looked very relaxed. She also whines less in the house. Thank you”
Maggie Tasic
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“I bought my Japanese Akita when he was just over a year old. He had an excellent temperament, excellent pedigree and I knew immediately that he was the dog I had been searching for. He was gorgeous, loving, gentle and loyal. It was love at first sight, but as I have learned, unconditional love alone does not make a great pet.
Although he quickly learned most of the essential commands, we had our fair share of problems. His lack of recall put him in danger several times; when I opened the garden gate he would bolt. Sometimes I would have to run after him for a mile before I could get close enough to grab his collar. He came very close to being hit by a car. He would completely ignore me and all my attempts to get his attention. I tried to train recall using conventional methods, whistles, long lines, I read books on dog training and behaviour. I knew there was something out of place in our relationship but struggled to move forward.
I decided to seek help and arranged a behavioural consultation with a highly recommended dog psychologist. We worked with him for 2 hours but I was left feeling just as lost as before when I failed to make an impact on his behaviour. Then I tried a trainer, nothing improved. Then another. One even told me there was no point in trying, I would never get him to come when called and should consider euthanasia… I was starting to lose hope and I wouldn’t even let him outside in the garden unless he was tied to something for fear of him bolting. I was constantly worrying about the next time he’d get loose and he was picking up on my anxiety. His behaviour when I left the house got worse and I started to avoid leaving the house when no one else was home. I felt that I was failing him, failing to be a good leader and not making him happy.
Working with Helen turned our lives around. She understood exactly why we were having the problems I’d tried so hard to get past. My relationship with him changed. All I had read, everything I had learned about dogs but had been unable to properly understand clicked into place. It wasn’t training, it was enlightenment. His behaviour changed. He relaxed, he stopped worrying when I left the house. He responded quickly to any commands. I didn’t even need to speak and he knew what I wanted and did it. And most importantly, he stopped bolting. Instead of sprinting away from me, he now turns and follows me. He is happier, I am happier and I finally have the dog of my dreams.
K. Williams
