Features

August 2010 Issue

By Mardi Richmond, CPDT-KA

This Border Collie gets a double dose of self- and spatial awareness, receiving TTouch from practitioner Victoria Swiger while on a raised plank.

The Tellington TTouch For Dogs

TTouch can improve your dog’s physical and emotional health.

For many years, I was curious about Tellington TTouch (pronounced TEE-touch) Method, a training system that uses bodywork and non-habitual movement to influence behavior and health. But I was skeptical that the hallmark circular touches with fanciful names like “Clouded Leopard” and “Tarantulas Pulling the Plow” would have much impact beyond helping an animal relax; wasn’t this just another form of petting and massage?

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