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A Stroke of Genius: TTouch Techniques for Instant Softness with Horses & Dogs

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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The herd of Icelandic horses at Tellington TTouch Canadian headquarters.

Stress & TTouch

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

Pause between music notes

The Power of Pause

By slowing down and acknowledging the importance of spaces in time, we may actually achieve what we desire more quickly.The pause allows us a moment to reflect, exhale, become neutral, integrate, be mindful and listen.