For over 40 years, the concept of Whole Brain learning has fueled my passion for Tellington TTouch. Since the inception of the circular TTouches, in Delaware in 1983, I have been captivated by how this method activates both hemispheres of the brain, enhancing learning, awareness, and connection. This technique is particularly valuable in horse training, […]
Can you imagine being afraid of the dark? Trying to overcome this fear, you venture out of your house at night, leaving the front door open behind you. Bit by bit, you get further away from the comforting light of the doorway. But then the door closes, and you hear the click of the lock
The Tellington TTouch is a great modality for any mindful animal guardian, one that can be easily integrated into everyday handling. But did you know that it is also an incredible asset to reducing fear and stress and improving overall well-being and husbandry in the Veterinarian practice as well? Over the decades we have had
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Many of the animal guardians who come to trainings are seeking help with “more control”. It could be that their dog pulls on the leash. Perhaps their horse is rushing or tense under saddle. Maybe they have a dog who reacts to other dogs. As humans, it is often our nature to “micro-manage” every moment
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, one of Newton’s three laws of motion. Who knew that 10th grade physics class would be applicable to training and handling animals? When an animal is “resistant” whether it’s; pulling on the leash, leaning on the reins, barging forward, or any number of behaviors that
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By Robyn Hood – first published in TTeam Connections Newsletter For years we have seen the drastic affects that can be brought on by body wraps in our beloved animals. Body wraps, in practically any combination you can dream of, help to; enhance body awareness, increase proprioception and passively release tension patterns in the body,
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By Debby Potts – Tellington TTouch Instructor (Article first published in the TTEAM Connections Newsletter) In most of my workshops I ask how many people have trouble cutting their dogs’ toenails. Usually a lot of hands go up. It can be something that people dread, both because of how many dogs hate having their toenails
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Saving Kitty Lives
The benefits of fostering can’t be overstated. Moving moderately sick animals out of the shelter makes room for animals who need more intensive care. Fearful or shy cats aren’t likely to get adopted, and stay in the shelter longer.
Fostering and TTouch Saving Kitty Lives
A brain faced with a real or imagined threat minimizes its capabilities. This means it shuts down activity in the rational “higher” regions, and functions from its “lower” regions (mammalian/emotional-cognitive brain; reptilian/sensory motor brain) in order to re-establish homeostasis (balance). This is called “shut down” — a bio-neurological phenomenon designed for survival. Under the influence of stress we find rote, knee-jerk reactions
“Tellington TTouch Bodywork is comprised of 3 different “families” – circles, lifts and slides, and extremity work. The Python Lift is one of the most common “lift” techniques. It was inspired by a Burmese Python named Joyce who lived at the San Diego Zoo and appreciated the work Linda did with her. Linda met “Joyce”
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