Testimonials:

“IF ONLY SHE COULD TALK ”

I knew my rambunctious Jack Russell Terrier had things to tell me that I just couldn't understand. A friend who agreed gave me a gift certificate for a consultation with Lydia Hiby, and I dialled the phone, initially skeptical.

Well, Laura Jane told Lydia a lot of things - why she didn't like being stroked on the top of her head; why she disliked one neighbor; why she was obsessed with riding in the car; it all just came spilling out of her! I listened and learned and laughed out loud. Among other surprises I was able to confirm from her previous owner -- yes, she had chased sheep!

Laura Jane had to take a pill twice a day, but often spat it out -- it was a constant problem to get it down her. When the call was complete, Laura Jane showed up in the kitchen with a resigned look on her face, and from then onwards ate the pill with her food. I know that sounds improbable, but there's no other explanation.

I've called regularly since that first time, and I'd like to thank Lydia for successfully helping both myself and all 3 of my rescue dogs live happier, healthier lives. It really was the best gift I've ever received.


Dear Lydia,
 
Thank you very much for your wonderful insight on our foster girl, Misty.  You gave us information on her background and past that was helpful and validating as well as information on the cause of the atrophy in her rear leg.  You picked up that it was from a minor spider bite and recommended a homeopathic for it.  Well, it worked and what was interesting was that the first time I gave her the remedy she was resistant to it, but for the 2nd dose, which was the next day, she practically grabbed the pellets out of my hand and was very happy and enthusiastic about taking it.  That spoke volumes. She seemed to know that it was good for her or it was helping her.
 
Misty continues to thrive as we await her future forever parents. (more about Misty)
 
Thanks again Lydia.
 
With love,
Diane, Rob and Misty-girl
 

Thank you for YEARS of helpful communication and tons of fun with our animals. You have been a helpful and enjoyable part of my "team". Even when the information is difficult to hear, your style and integrity has always been top notch. Thank you from my whole barn; human and horses!

Susan Hoffman Peacock

P.S. Cassius sends a special hello to you. he is healthy, happy and working and showing upper level dressage at the age of 32. I am eenclosing a recent photo of the two of us.




I met Lydia 9 years ago at the Regional of the Poodle Club of America, in Riverside/ CA.

I made an appointment with 2 of my dogs ( one was Phoebe´s grandfather) and I was impressed, how much she told me about them. I bought her book and was fascinated what she was writting.

3 years ago I called Lydia, because I have had problems with Phoebe´s dam. Now I contacted her again, because of Phoebe. Phoebe and I had a bounding from the day of her birth. When she was almost 1 year, she seperated herself and lifed her own live without being a part of the family. I was unhappy, because she gave me the feeling, that she is not happy at all. Also at dogshows she started to be afraid of everything. The only way I thought I could help her and me, was getting in contact with Lydia. So I wrote her an email and she told me, what was going on and what I should do. Phoebe´s change started about 3 days later. She is again "my " dog. Happy and full a life . 5 weeks later at the Regional of the Poodle Club she went BOV.

Thank you very much Lydia for giving me "my Phoebe" back. It shows, that your work works worldwide, because Phoebe and I live in Germany.

Love,

Susanne and Phoebe




Maya,

I could go on and on…let me know if you’d like more. It really has been amazing. When I first got this horse he kicked me in the stomach and bolted three times with me, all within a year! I’ve had him nearly five years and Lydia’s reading last February took us to a different place in our relationship, a really deep and loving place.

Sorry…told you I could go on…

Kim

Lydia,

The initial reading on my gelding, Lakota, was so amazing and right on. I couldn’t believe that you could know so much about him without even meeting him. The information your provided really helped me to help him. As a result, we are happily trail riding where ever we can find a trail to tackle. As an advanced PNH student I thought I already had a really good relationship with Lakota. After your reading I feel like that relationship went to a deeper level of understanding between us that included even more trust. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your gift of insight. We both appreciate you so much.

Sincerely,

Kim Van Buskirk & Smokin Paleface (Lakota)

"I was about to choose my 'pick puppy.' I showed Lydia a picture of the three girls. Lydia immediately picked out Oakley. She told me that the puppy had a great personality, and wanted to do EVERYTHING. Oakley was not the one I was thinking of choosing. From what she said, I knew Oakley was the one that would fit into our family best.

Lydia was correct as usual. Oakley is such a sweet soul and is happy anywhere in the pecking order. She is exactly as Lydia described. THANKS LYDIA."

Linda Hurley, and the Manchester Terriers:
CH Just a Shenanigan
CH Just Ta Ta For Now
CH Toria Just Cowgirl Up (Oakley)


"The first time I called upon Lydia for help was several years ago when our horse had a lameness problem. Two veterinarians were having trouble finding the cause. I had Lydia talk to the horse. I wrote down everything that she said, so that I wouldn't get anything wrong. When the veterinarian returned to do more testing, I mentioned that I had spoken to Lydia. I was told, 'I deal in science, not magic.' After several hundred dollars worth of X-rays, etc., guess what? Lydia was right. Everything the test showed matched exactly to what I had written down. The horse was given special pads and shoes (even the angle of the wedge was correct). The horse has been sound ever since. Lydia is a Savior to people, as well as animals. It is a joy to know that when problems arise, Lydia can let you know what direction to take. I will be eternally greatful for all Lydia does."

Linda Hurley

Lydia,

Thanks for the wonderful work you do. You have opened the bonds of communication between Annie and I. I will always be grateful for the gift you have given us.

Love,

Mary Lou Cornwell & Annie (Read more...)

Tibby and I first attended Lydia's class in the fall of 2002. During the afternoon portion of the class Tibby told one of the class members that he wanted to be a "therapy dog" and help people.

As a result in 2003 Tibby and I became part of the Pet Assisted Therapy program at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA. Tibby took part in the program for the next three years, until age and health caused his retirement. In that time he brought cheer and was a great source of comfort to many seriously ill and sometimes dying people. Short before his retirement Tibby told a class member "one of his 'patients' was going to die soon." I asked if he knew which one? He show the class member a picture of an elderly woman with light hair and big glasses. This description did not match any of the patients we had visited recently. However, it did match a neighbor of ours, who unbeknownst to me, had gone into the hospital the night before. Tibby had visited the neighbor several years before when she had a pacemaker implanted, I guess in his mind that made her one of his patients for life. Our neighbor died three days later while undergoing heart surgery.

Tibby, whom Lydia adopted as her "nephew," and I continue to attend the class regularly. Tibby is introduced as the exception to the Lhasa rule. Tibby has been promoted to assistant teacher, and is used as the lead off animal during the practice portion of the class. Tibby loves to "talk to people" and help them learn the communication skills, he is happiest when he has a large class to "teach."

Susan Panton and Tibby