Testimonials
“ I knew I was in trouble when Mia, my one year old Chinese Sharpei female, did not respond to any of the training methods I had utilized all my life. It seemed she did the opposite of anything I tried with her. Not wanting to face years of frustration with an unruly dog I sought outside help. I met and talked with Nancy, and she truly listened to my specific problems. Next she watched us walk and developed a custom plan using positive techniques. Within 3 sessions the honeymoon was back on with my growing puppy. Thank you Nancy! Mike P. ”
Mike P.
Eugene, OR
“ Nancy guided us from being frustrated new puppy owners into confident and knowledgeable puppy owners. At first, we were both wary of only using positive motivation techniques, based on our previous experiences with dog training. However, we found the positive motivation philosophy to be effective for us and our puppy and non-disruptive to our lifestyle. What we liked most about Nancy was that she gave us both specific techniques and a philosophical approach for how to train our dog to do whatever we desire him to do in the future. We wouldn't be experiencing success in dog training today if not for her watchful observations and guidance during our three sessions. ”
Rachel and Micah
Eugene, OR
“ Just wanted to give you an update on Rocky and me. Our walks have been so very much better. He's had some real challenges lately and passed them with flying colors. Yesterday we ran into 5 deer about 30' away. He looked at them, but didn't lose his focus from his walking. We have two wild dogs behind pasture type fencing that have always caused me grief with him, but again, he looks, but doesn't budge. I'm sooo pleased. We got his 8 m/o 1/2 brother on Thursday, so the timing was amazing. This dog wasn't leash trained, so we're starting from the ground up with him and having Rocky as a role model is a great start. We'll be walking them on separate leashes for a while, and eventually on one leash with duel clips. I'm so grateful for your help, I can't express it. Thank you... ”
Carol M.
Veneta, OR
“ Nancy, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how much I appreciate your help with Miko. She has become a completely different dog! We took her to the beach in Coos Bay and she actually ventured off on her own instead a trailing me like a baby duck. We caught her with her ears forward and looking for all the world like a puppy. Thanks again for all your help. ”
Vickie G.
Eugene, OR
“ I am truly impressed with Nancy's ample knowledge in TTouch and her kind heart and gentleness in connecting with my 13-year-old dog. Through her work he is now able to prance around the house again without stiffness, and also can now makes it through the night without accidents. Thanks Nancy ”
Judy W.
Junction City, OR
“ Nancy Yamin is a wonder with dogs! Our Staffordshire has always been leary of people but he took immediately to Nancy. Ever since he was paralyzed from the waist back he has had what I call a "ballet stance" (standing on his hind tippy toes). Nancy suggested that we put a hair scrunchy on each hind leg so that "he knew just where his feet were". In seconds after putting them on he flattened his hind feet and was walking with more power and confidence. WOW He is happier and LOVES Nancy!!...........as do WE!! Any dog will feel happier after Nancy has trained "his" person to understand him ! Blessed Be & Walk in Beauty Susan and Bob ”
Susan and Bob
Cottage Grove, OR
“ Yesterday Gabe and I passed the Delta Society test to be Pet Partners! Whooppeeeee! All your guidance and training tips were tremendously helpful in allowing Gabe to respond well even in that stressful situation. We couldn't have done it without your skillful assistance. Thank you!!! In gratitude, Jai ”
Jai
Eugene, OR
“ I am Jack's fourth person, so needless to say, he was pretty scattered and came with lots of issues. He is super sensitive and was terrified of any noise, especially indiscriminate overhead noise like airplanes, thunder and fireworks. I took Nancy's Tellington TTouch class and what I have learned from her has made such a difference. Using the methods she taught me, I have been able to help Jack tremendously. He is no longer afraid of overhead noise. It's just amazing. And our second Fourth of July together was so much better that the first. He was scared, but he didn't go "out of his head" with fear, and by using the TTouch methods, I was able to keep him from shaking. I no longer am dreading the holiday. Nancy is tremendously patient, very encouraging and uses only positive reinforcement. I very quickly learned not to say "NO" to Jack, but instead to show him what it is I want him to do. Every time I have a question, Nancy is always available to talk and help me out. With Nancy's help, Jack is so much more relaxed and content and he is actually more self-confident every day. Jack and I feel connected and have bonded. It wouldn't have happened without Nancy's help and encouragement and her expertise. ”
Sandy R.
Eugene, OR
“ Our Border Collie, Brit, was out of control when people came over to our house. Just having the UPS truck drive up sent her into fits of barking and wildness. She also started going down our 300 foot driveway and crossing our busy rural highway in front of our house to go checkout our neighbors sheep. In the country that behavior will get your dog shot very quickly. We called Nancy at our wits end. Amazingly just starting by putting Brit in a kid's t-shirt helped calm her down enough that she was able to absorb the training that Nancy designed for us for developing new greeting skills. And I won't even tell you what ingenious trick Nancy came up with to stop Brit running down the driveway other than to say it worked like a charm! If one of your pets has a behavior that's driving you nuts but that you've given up trying to fix, don't wait another minute! Call Nancy! Your pet will thank you! Lisa, Rachel and Julie ”
Lisa K.
Coburg, OR
“ After working as a veterinary receptionist for almost 20 years, I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about pets. Then I met Nancy Yamin from Mutts Better who was talking to my Veterinary Assistant course through Lane Community College about TTouch. I had never heard about it, so was as interested as the class. I listened to Nancy talk and demonstrate TTouch. It sounded impossible that this simple technique could make such a big difference. I was skeptical. When I got home I grabbed up my 15 pound cat, Tut, and started using this circular movement on him, going from the top of this head down to the base of his tail. I finished by running my hand up the rest of the tail right to the tip. He seemed to enjoy this and I continued for several minutes. When he was done he let me know. He took off. He is a de-clawed rescue that has to be kept inside at all times. We also have a Siamese cat, Bert, that stops by long enough for food, vaccinations, and socialization. Bert and Tut have never gotten along. Tut always has laid his ears back and hissed at Bert. The very next time Bert came in, after I started using TTouch on Tut, the behavior of Tut was totally different. He lets Bert walk around him and eat and he just watches. I think it has made Tut more secure. He is totally a different cat since I started using TTouch on him. He is interested in Bert, and Tut is no longer nasty. ”