"Hope was found in an old warehouse being eaten by rats.  She was turned over to a rescue agency where she was fostered for a couple of weeks before we adopted her.  Hope was approx 4 months old when she came to us and still terribly skinny and covered in scars from rat bites. It is truly a miracle that she survived but she has the spirit of a fighter and she knew she landed in a loving home.  Now 6 years later she has earned certificates of achievement in AKC good citizenship, obedience and fly-ball/agility.  Yet the one habit we were not successful in breaking was constant jumping when people came to our house.  When guests came over she would have to go in a crate or upstairs in a bedroom because when a 60 lbs. all muscle dog jumps on you she can hurt you.  Not only was this annoying but it also caused a lot of stress within our household.  I spoke with Shari about this habit and our stress and she offered to come over and meet with Hope.  Hope had a Reiki session with Shari and learned that Hope was all about pleasing and protecting her momma and when I left the house she worried when I would return.  Shari recommended that when I leave that I tell Hope where I am going and when I will be home and to give her a task to do (protect the house).  Shari also made her a special blend of Flower Essence to help ease her anxiety and stress.  After using the Flower Essence blend faithfully for a couple of months, I am happy to say that we are entertaining a lot more and although Hope may jump once in greeting she calms right down and goes to play or sleep.   Shari’s expertise in animal Reiki helped me to understand how important I was to Hope and now that I know this I can help Hope overcome her fear that I would leave her.  Our unending gratitude goes to Shari for bringing back the calmness to our home."  Jen C., NY