The Tellington TTOUCH Method is a gentle approach to working with animals without fear or force! It truly is THE TOUCH THAT TEACHES!
Soothing touches, balance techniques and "a playground for higher learning" also known as "the confidence course" all combine to help improve your animal's health and behavior. This is training for the body, mind and spirit of your companion animal.
WHAT IS TTOUCH?
The TTouch method of training and philosophy:
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| TO HONOR AND RESPECT THE ROLE OF ANIMALS AS OUR TEACHERS |
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| TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMALS IN OUR LIVES |
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| TO ENCOURAGE HARMONY, COOPERATION AND TRUST BETWEEN HUMANS AND ANIMALS |
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| TO RECOGNIZE THE INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PROCESS OF EVERY HUMAN AND ANIMAL |
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| TO TEACH INTERSPECIES COMMUNICATION THROUGH THE TTOUCH |
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| TO WORK WITH ANIMALS USING UNDERSTANDING INSTEAD OF DOMINANCE |
TTouch is never meant to be used as a substitute for veterinary care!
The work focuses on the Central Nervous System and any one can learn to do TTouch safely and effectively.
The body work is gentle and non-invasive, however it is not a replacement for veterinary care and should never be
used as such. If you suspect that your animal companion has a physical problem you should contact a vet immediately.
This training method reflects the belief that animals are intelligent and can easily understand what we want without threats, pain or anxiety.
The actual TTouches are based on circular movements, slides and lifts to increase awareness and sensation, reduce stress and relax tension held in the body. The intent of TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and increase body awareness, thereby allowing change. This allows the body to function to it's full potential in the healing process. As the body comes into balance, we find that the mind and emotions follow! TTouch works via the neurological system of the body. Just as the brain sends messages to the body, the reverse is also true. Therefore, if there is tension in the body, there is a blockage of information to the brain. TTouch uses non-habitual movements to activate the unused neurological pathways to the brain. This indeed turns uncooperative animals into willing partners. By stimulating different parts of the brain, we teach the animal to think and realize it has a choice of behavior! By using the TTouches and a variety of other tools, like the confidence course, we can assist the animal in experiencing self-confidence in previously frightening or intimidating situations.
Developed by internationally
recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones, this method is based on
cooperation and respect.
Linda
Tellington-Jones, world renowned animal expert has created this amazing method
of working with dogs, cats horses and other animals. She has incorporated her
Feldenkrais human body-work training with her vast knowledge of the physiology
and mental/emotional adaptation of animals.
Linda’s work is now recognized throughout the world as an accepted, humane form
of animal training and communication that significantly transcends domination
and obedience.
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THE TOUCH THAT TEACHES!
TTouch is used to support training and behavior modification as well as veterinary care.
An additional benefit is a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased
understanding and more effective communication.
TTouch creates a self awareness and therefore positive changes in behavior.
Check out the Research and Studies Conducted on TTouch.
WHAT IS THE "PLAYGROUND OF HIGHER LEARNING"?
The "Playground of Higher Learning" is a confidence course. We implement labyrinths, ladders, balance boards and various other equipment along with leading exercises. These methods engage the brain to change habitual behavior patterns. The animal learns to "think" and "act" rather than react.
This method is easy to learn and quickly brings lasting results. 
WHO IS IT FOR?
TTouch is being used by pet owners and professionals - groomers, pet sitters, trainers, animal behaviorists, breeders, vets, vet technicians, competitors in agility, obedience, and tracking. In short - everyone! It offers positive solutions to common behavioral and health-related problems, such as inappropriate aggression, separation anxiety, excessive barking, chewing, jumping up and leash-pulling in dogs, resistance to grooming, nervousness, shyness, thunder or loud noise phobia, and so on. It can help to promote good health and ease problems associated with aging, illness, hip dysplasia, arthritis, and surgery.
TTouch is currently being taught at Austria's prestigious University of Vienna School of Veterinary Medicine and at the University of Hanover in Germany. In the United States, TTouch is now included in the curriculum at the University of Minnesota and is being considered for research at a pain center in Milwaukee. Mind Mirror studies have also been done, which measures all four brain waves-beta, alpha, theta and delta at the Biofeedback Institute of Boulder Colorado. TTouch is used by over 1000 practitioners worldwide!
Improve your relationship with your animal companion and you too will see the
"Pawsabilities"
through TTouch and The Tellington Method's behavioral training!
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