Testimonials
“Honest help when you feel desperate or like a total failure with your beloved buddy... your dog. I have a German Shepherd, Manson.
We hit an impasse. He became all stubborn and I got angry. He’s a big dog. Stubborn doesn’t work then.
But we got the help we needed because she saw that I was anticipating problems before they even arrived.
And Manson, he was looking for my guidance and leadership.. not my anger and anxiety. So I needed to step back and calm down, believe in my dog’s natural reactions to difficult situations that I put him in.
We began having wonderful walks in a tempo we both wanted together. So grateful for her help.”
Iva
“After some hesitation, I’m really glad I contacted Celest. It was exactly what we needed to find a good approach for our Dodge.
I’ve gotten so many tips and ideas for a “cure” for his barking and reactions to cars and cyclists… and nothing else really resonated with what I believe.
Honestly, I was so confused I didn’t even know what I believed anymore, but what Celest shares with me feels truly right.
It actually makes a lot of sense once you understand how dogs communicate.”
Katarina
"You think in a way I hadn't thought of before... — I loved your course. It really does go without saying that you have to speak the same language as your dogs. Thank you so much!"
Malin
"Absolutely amazing! — The only thing I wanted to change was my saluki's barking indoors.
He barks at everything outside our apartment door. But now we train the way I learned from you — and he's settled right down!
Absolutely amazing! So thank you from the bottom of my heart, and my dog's heart too.
Of course there are still things to train, but nothing that affects our everyday life now that my dog's barking has eased. Thank you so much!"
The dog Sune & family
“… it changed our relationship. Celest gave me the insights to understand my dogs communication and it changed our relationship.
Earlier, my dog was insecure in meeting other dogs on the street, pulled on the leash and couldn’t {relax} inside the house.
After consulting Celest, we’ve made a lot of progress and most importantly, I understand how to help my dog in stressful situations.”
Marie
“The biggest change was not only in my dog. It was in me.”
Anna
"...beyond all expectations" — It's worked beyond all expectations. We no longer have problems with barking at home."
Mary
"In just a few days, the whining and barking have decreased."
We've had great benefit from the 4-week course.
In just a few days, the whining and barking have decreased. We've only needed the last step once — otherwise the first two steps have been enough.
Our dog has also become much more relaxed.
We're very grateful for the advice, and we warmly recommend Celest and Lovinadogs.
Tove
"Celest reminds us that we are brave — Simple, and honestly obvious, solutions are given to those of us who want to be good, secure leaders for our dogs.
And this happens in a way that lets you ask questions without feeling foolish.
Celest reminds us that we are brave — those of us who want to give our beloved dogs the best leadership, in a loving and gentle way.
Nutti
"That was just the wildest 'aha' moment..."
"Here's today's little ray of sunshine. I've been walking around outside our small townhouse since Tuesday — when you were here. It's caused quite a stir — for Chico, and definitely for our neighbors too. I've gotten a lot of strange looks, comments, etc.
Today I thought: 'let me just try the short walk.' It was just the wildest 'aha' moment... a beautiful, beautiful walk with Chico — he didn't pull once. On the contrary, I could see out of the corner of my eye that he kept checking in on me during the walk.
I was completely high when we got home — it really was an amazing feeling.
Thank you, Celest. It's been worth more than gold that you came by and gave us these simple, but at times very difficult, learning principles.
I'm well aware it's about 'holding steady,' and we've truly decided to do just that. There will be setbacks — but we're steadfast and ready."
Kim
"I feel more and more like a leader now..."
"Thank you for yesterday's important conversation, and for the opportunity to take your course. Your knowledge is invaluable for my relationship with Shivas. I've been to several courses, read books, and so on — but never gotten the help and insights needed to achieve the safe, stable relationship I want with my dog.
I've followed similar methods with horses and seen how beautifully they respond when we speak their silent language.
When I got my current dog, I tried using what I'd learned about communicating with horses, and some of it worked — but more specific knowledge was needed about a dog's particular needs and behavior. What horses and dogs have in common, though, is that they're pack animals seeking a leader.
I feel more and more like a leader now, and my dog accepts the new boundaries and seems to feel good in the calm that's begun to spread between us.
The teacher appears when the student is ready — and that's as true as it's ever been said.
Amichien Bonding is what I wish every dog owner would try — and the same mindset in every relationship, whether with animals, children, or adults. A natural, respectful relationship.
Shouldn't that really go without saying?"
Malin
"...a relaxed and loving trio"
"I was looking after two big Labradors for a week, and they were very anxious that their owner wasn't home. First of all, they jumped up on me whenever anyone came through the front door — and these aren't small dogs.
One of them wet my bed two days in a row, had an accident on the floor, and both dogs would climb all over me the moment I sat on the sofa — tongues out, panting hard. The other one pulled enormously on walks, and I ended up shouting and yanking the leash. At one point I thought: 'I can't take one more day of this.'
I called Celest, who was completely calm and said: 'I can help you, but you'll need to listen closely.' I listened and took notes for an hour. Celest was so calm, and it was such a relief to feel there was hope. I was starting to take on the dogs' stress myself, so I needed just as much of a caring hand on my shoulder as they did.
Celest walked me through four areas where I needed to change my behavior. She said it wouldn't work unless I changed all of them, because it came down to my role toward the dogs — that I needed to take on a role that let them relax, instead of worrying about who was in charge.
I'd always believed — and been raised to believe — that whoever shouts loudest is the leader. And I've heard a lot of people talk about 'putting a dog in its place' — but actually, it's the opposite. A good leader doesn't need to shout. A good leader is emotionally balanced.
Celest taught me a way of walking that's more about teamwork and staying in contact with the dog along the way — it's time spent together with the dog.
Two days after making the changes and doing a little training with the dogs, they stopped pulling. They didn't jump on me on the sofa anymore, and there were no more accidents in my bed. Several times they just lay on the floor and relaxed — it was almost like they let out a sigh of relief.
Dogs don't enjoy being stressed and insecure either. A happy dog is a relaxed dog. We ended up becoming a relaxed and loving trio. When the owner came home, he asked: 'What have you done to my dogs — they're not themselves.'"
Nina (temporary care of two Labradors)
Become the safest one
For many years, I searched for deeper answers about dog behavior and communication.
What I discovered changed not only my relationship with dogs — but also the atmosphere inside the home itself.
Today, I help overwhelmed dog owners create more calm, clarity and peace through communication and understanding instead of constant reacting.
My work is based on relationship, calm leadership and helping dogs feel less pressure and responsibility in everyday life.
Because when communication changes, behavior often changes too.
And often, the first real change is not silence.
It is peace.
