Tellington TTouch Training Canada

Upcoming Workshops

Our workshops are fun, supportive, incredibly informative, and above all, taught with complete respect for our two and four legged students.   There is no need to feel intimidated or worry about “not knowing enough”.  

Participants of all levels enjoy a great learning environment whether they are brand new or have been professionals for decades.    We all learn from each other and the “layered” nature of the work brings people back time and time again for added nuances and new developments.

Whether you are attending a workshop in person or online, are seeking certification or personal learning, you will walk away with a new understanding about animals, and likely yourself.

December 2021

TTouch for animal Husbandry with Robyn HoodJoin Robyn Hood (Tellington TTouch Senior Instructor), this winter (date TBD once min enrollment is met), and learn trust-based, gentle, effective and supportive techniques from the comfort of home.

It is a fact that at some point in your dog’s lifetime, husbandry care at home and veterinary procedures will be necessary. It’s our job to prepare dogs to be calm and confidence with everyday husbandry and ensure vet visits are as stress-free as possible or you could end up with years of struggle and upset for both yourself and your pet.

Whether your dog is tolerant and resilient of vet visits depends on many factors, such as his personality, previous experience, and handling by his guardian and any veterinary professionals he comes in contact with.

This course takes you through practical and appropriate Tellington TTouch Method techniques and exercises, as well as other non-invasive solutions, to helping your dog, and those you work with, find the handling and veterinarian experience less stressful.

This course is suitable for those with or without Tellington TTouch experience.  Can count as an Elective for Practitioner Certification (6 credits).  This course can also be done in a stand-alone, Self-Paced Online Course.

 

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January 2022

Join Debby Potts (Tellington TTouch Instructor), virtually starting Saturday evening: January 8th: 10:00-1:00 (PST) continuing Thursday January 13th: 4:00-6:00 (PST); Thursday January 20: 4:00-6:00 (PST);  wrapping up on Saturday January 29: 10:00-1:00 (PST)

Learn trust-based, gentle, effective and supportive techniques from the comfort of home. This includes 10 hours of live, virtual, group instruction and life-time access to a self-paced online study course.

The Tellington TTouch Method is a gentle, hands-on approach that improves well-being, behaviour, cooperation and the relationship people have with animals. It includes the use of a specialized form of bodywork, specific types of equipment and creative movement exercises that are easy to learn and used with all types of animals.

Most importantly, the Tellington TTouch Method facilitates trust and enhanced communication between humans and animals.  TTouch can be integrated into daily life to increase confidence, reduce stress, improve focus and enhance well-being, making TTouch perfect for busy people!

These techniques are easy to learn and provide many solutions to common concerns by recognizing each animal and person as unique individuals.  Rather than a set protocol for particular issues, the Tellington TTouch Method offers creative solutions customized to each situation.

This module encompasses the “Bodywork” component of the Tellington TTouch Method, one part of the whole.  This introductory module is a wonderful addition to anyone interested in bodywork, enhancing their relationship with their animals, those who practice animal massage, or animal guardians with senior animals looking to help enhance well-being and function.

This course will focus on applying the Tellington TTouch to dogs, cats, and people, as well a few other species, however once you learn the concepts and techniques, you will find that you can use and adapt the work for virtually all species!

*This course counts as 10 credits towards becoming a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner.  No prior experience with the Tellington TTouch is required.

 

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“We love them so, so dearly and at some point we have to let them go. Why not do so with grace, ease and reverence?”

Animals touch a special place in our hearts, and there are some beautiful ways to give back to them during their aging and dying time.

Join Sage Lewis of Dancing Porcupine on January 15th for a touching, heartfelt and informative introduction to animal hospice, and how Tellington TTouch can support this tender transitional time.

This course can count towards 4 credits for the Tellington TTouch Practitioner certification program for dogs. It is also suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship. All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome.

Students will have access to online material to cover at their own pace. The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, introduction to the Tellington TTouch Method for Dogs, which can be accessed at any time.

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TTouch for Dogs with Robyn HoodThis session can count as your next step towards Certification as a Tellington TTouch Practitioner for Dogs, or simply be the continuation of a personal learning journey.  If you have attended in person “Hands On” Tellington TTouch Workshops, this course can be counted towards certification.

Live Zoom sessions start on January 15th 2022 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (PST) and continue on January 22nd, February 5, 19 and 26th. 

Sessions are recorded and will have guest instructors presenting on specific topics.  Skilled assistants will help during breakout room sessions and offer valuable insights and experience.

Register and gain access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course that can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before, during or after the LIVE sessions.

Between sessions you will work on specific skills and assignments, if you are working towards Certification.

Enjoy the comforts of home, with your animal at ease, in this small, intimate group setting. Robyn will help coach you through specific concerns you may have and give you the tools to enhance your dog’s well being.

This course can count  towards the Tellington TTouch Practitioner certification program for dogs.  It is also suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship.  All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome.

Students will have access to online material to cover at their own pace.  The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, “Tellington TTouch for Dogs – Level 1”, which can be accessed at any time.


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Join legendary horsewoman, Linda Tellington-Jones, in this exciting new format of learning and sharing.  Enjoy the logical, linear, learning of Online Learning along with the inspiring and adaptive format of small private, LIVE, Zoom sessions that are recorded for future review.

Learn the innovative, empowering, and heart-centered techniques and exercises that will take your relationship with your horse, to an all new level and transform the way you train horses and understand them. Whether you want guidance improving performance, behavior, or are simply curious for a new perspective, Linda will give you countless ways to understand, interact and influence your horse in the most wonderful ways.

Register and gain access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course covering the material you would learn in a 3 day hands-on training.  This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before or after the LIVE sessions.

Beginning on Saturday, January 22nd, join Linda for 3 LIVE interactive Zoom sessionsIn these sessions you will draw on Linda’s vast experience and learn how to adapt the Tellington TTouch techniques and exercises to your own specific animals and even your self!

LIVE classes run for 5 hours each week, January 22nd, 29th & February 12th, with a mid-day break.  The class is small and allows for individualized advice and attention.  11am to 5 pm PST daily.

This course can count  towards the Tellington TTouch Horse Practitioner certification program for horses (10 credits/full participant – 2 credits/auditor).  It is also a wonderful learning experience for ANYONE looking to enhance their life with horses.

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February 2022

Join Tellington TTouch Instructor Robyn Hood, and learn this amazing approach from the comfort of home.

Enjoy the logical, linear, learning of Online Learning along with the inspiring and adaptive format of small, LIVE, Zoom sessions.

Learn the innovative, empowering, and heart-centered techniques and exercises that will take your relationship with your horse, to an all new level.  Whether you want guidance improving performance, behavior, or are simply curious for a new perspective, Robyn will give you countless ways to understand, interact and influence your horse in the most wonderful ways.

Register and gain access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course covering the material you would learn in a 3 day hands-on training.  This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before or after the LIVE sessions.

Learn the innovative and empowering  techniques and exercises that will take your relationship with your horse, to an all new level and transform the way you train horses and understand them. Whether you want guidance for improving performance, behavior, or are simply curious for a new perspective, Robyn will give you countless ways to understand, interact and influence your horse in the most wonderful ways.

Register and gain access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course covering the material you would learn in a 3 day hands-on training.  This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before or after the LIVE sessions.

Beginning on February 1st, join Robyn for your first interactive Zoom session from 5pm to 7pm(PST).

After that, join Robyn on February 8th, 15th, 22nd, and March 1st for LIVE Zoom sessions for further guidance and discussion of course material.  Between sessions you will take what you have learned and practice it with your own horses.  Take video for specific feedback to share in the next class so you can refine and improve your technique.

This course can count as 8 credits towards the Tellington TTouch Horse Practitioner certification program for horses.  It is also a wonderful learning experience for ANYONE looking to enhance their life with horses.

The Tellington TTouch Method for horses offers a handling and training approach that encourages optimal performance and well-being. Based on the understanding that behavioural issues are often caused by pain, soreness, fear or tension in the body, TTouch addresses these underlying issues through a combination of Observation, Body Work, specific Ground Exercises, and Riding With Awareness along with an overarching attitude of respect and consideration for the horse.

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Join Tellington TTouch Method Instructors, Debby Potts & Kathy Cascade to learn an effective and positive approach to working with dogs and their guardians.

Working with clients is a fun, rewarding and at times, challenging process.  Of course, it’s important to have good skills in working with the animal.  However, if you truly want to make a difference, having effective skills in working with the animal’s human is equally essential.  After all, it is the human who applies what you have taught them, pays for the session and schedules the next appointment.

Successful client sessions require professionalism, good communication and mindful guidance for the person and the animal.  With so many different situations and many types of variables that might impact your session, creativity and flexibility are essential for supporting your client in reaching their goals.

Whether you are in your certification process or already a Certified Practitioner, this course will help you to refine and expand your skills in client sessions.

This module includes:

  • Preparation before the session
  • How to decide where to conduct a session
  • Developing a trusting relationship with a client
  • Guide for clear communication
  • Successful strategies during a session
  • How to recognize when it’s useful to ask for help
  • Help for common challenges with clients
  • Guidelines for what to charge
  • Professional ethics

Enjoy the logical and linear educational format of online content, along with the inspiring and adaptive format of small group, interactive sessions held on the Zoom platform.

This course can count for credit towards Certification as a Tellington TTouch Practitioner for Dogs, or simply be the continuation of a personal learning journey.

Register and gain access to a clearly laid out and detailed online course covering the material you would learn in a two day hands on intensive workshop.  This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before the live sessions, and is available to you for continued review.

Live interactive sessions begin on Thursday February 3rd & 10th  with Kathy and continue Thursday February 17th, 24th & March 3rd with Debby.  Classes are from 10 am to 12 pm PDT/ 6pm to 8 pm GMT.  Each session is recorded for future viewing or if you are unable to attend.

Between sessions you will work on specific skills and assignments, if you are including this course for credit towards Certification.

Enjoy the comforts of home, with your animal at ease, in this small, intimate group setting. Kathy and Debby will help coach you through specific concerns you may have and give you the tools to enhance your dog’s well being.

This course will count for 8 credits as an elective towards the Tellington TTouch Practitioner certification program for dogs.  It is a required component for those pursuing certification.

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Discover how effectively you can integrate the Tellington TTouch Method into any positive, foward-thinking puppy program! Tellington TTouch Practitioner and Force Free dog trainer, Nicky Lucka, has designed this course to help you apply TTouch in the puppy class or at home with your new four legged family member and create lifelong confidence, emotional balance, and appropriate social skills.

On February 18th & 19th  from 6pm to 8pm (SAT/GMT +1), Nicky will expertly introduce you to the most useful and effective ways to integrate the Tellington TTouch Method to help your puppy, or those you work with, learn to become more grounded, happier, well-balanced canine citizens. If you have a new fur-mily member, this course will give you the tools to integrate, gentle, non-invasive, practical and effective handling and training into your everyday life with your puppy. Trainers who run puppy classes or do one on one sessions will gain many positive, integrative tools and exercises to help enhance your existing training techniques.

This course is suitable for those with or without Tellington TTouch experience.  Can count as an Elective for Practitioner Certification.

In this course, you will learn:
  • Handling techniques which are critical in helping puppy become accustomed to being touched all over
  • How to apply the TTouch Body Wrap
  • How to introduce & use the TTouch Enrichment Playground
  • How to help puppy walk on a loose leash
  • To understand puppy’s body language
  • How to answer questions that typically come up in a puppy class
The online course includes:
  • 24/7 Lifetime Access
  • 6 Comprehensive Lesson Modules
  • 150 minutes of easy to follow lectures and video demonstrations

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Join Rachel Jackson  (Tellington TTouch Instructor & Animal Physiotherapist) on Monday evenings, February, 21st, 28th, March 7th, 14th and 21st from 7pm to 9pm UK GMT and learn trust-based, gentle, effective and supportive techniques from the comfort of home. This includes 10 hours of live, virtual, group instruction, which is recorded for future viewing, AND life-time access to a self-paced online study course.

*This course counts as 10 CEU’s for NAODI as well as 6 credits towards becoming a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner.

Register and gain instant access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course.  This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before or after the LIVE sessions.

During the LIVE Zoom sessions, Rachel will expertly guide you on how to adapt the Tellington TTouch techniques and exercises to your own specific animals and even your self!  

The class is small and allows for individualized advice and attention.  You will love the supportive, caring, community of animal lovers!

This course is suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship.  All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome.  This approach integrates easily into positive dog training methods.

Students will have immediate access to online material to cover at their own pace.  The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, “Tellington TTouch Method for Dogs: An Introduction”, which can be accessed at any time.

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Join Alex Wilson (Tellington TTouch Practitioner), virtually, February 26th &  27th, 2022 from 10 am to 3pm (GMT) and learn trust-based, gentle, effective and supportive techniques from the comfort of home. This includes 10 hours of live, virtual, group instruction and life-time access to a self-paced online study course.

*This course counts as 10 CEU’s for NAODI as well as 6 credits towards becoming a Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner.

Register and gain instant access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course.  This course can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before or after the LIVE sessions.

During the LIVE Zoom sessions, Alex will expertly guide you on how to adapt the Tellington TTouch techniques and exercises to your own specific animals and even your self!  

The class is small and allows for individualized advice and attention.  You will love the supportive, caring, community of animal lovers!

This course is suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship.  All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome.  This approach integrates easily into positive dog training methods.

Students will have immediate access to online material to cover at their own pace.  The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, “Tellington TTouch Method for Dogs: An Introduction”, which can be accessed at any time.

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TTouch for Cats with Toni Shelbourne

On February 26 & 27 15.00 – 17.00 UK Time; join Toni Shelbourne, Tellington TTouch Instructor, author and Animal Behaviourist, takes you through the steps to begin understanding and interacting with your cat in a more positive, mindful, and proactive way.

Learn how to notice subtle changes and communication signals that you cat is trying to convey to you and understand how you can adjust and adapt your approach to each individual animal.  This course includes 4 hours of live, interactive, virtual learning AS WELL AS, online course material, available to you 24/7 with lifetime access.

Taking what you observe, discover the versatile and adaptive TTouch body work techniques that allow you to make positive contact with your cat, in a way they enjoy and look forward to; deepening your bond and helping your feline friend become more comfortable and relaxed.

In addition to simple yet effective TTouch techniques, discover fun, interactive exercises that will engage your cat and help transform apprehension or indifference into curiousity and engagement.

Use your new skills in practical applications, learning how to help your cat become more comfortable in typically challenging everyday handling scenarios such as, Vet visits, nail trimming, and more!

This course can count as an Elective towards the Tellington TTouch Practitioner Program.

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Please keep checking in for additional workshop listings, we are constantly adding new dates.  If you are interested in self-paced, online courses without live instruction, please follow the link to our various online courses that can be accessed 24/7.

Learn about new courses as they're added!