Tellington TTouch Training Canada
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, …
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 …
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.
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” …
Part of any TTouch workshop is the initial introductions. What’s your name? Where are you from? What is your primary interest in animals? Do you have a life outside of animals? (Maybe/maybe not):) What are you goals? – all pretty standard questions that you would expect when getting to know a group. There is one …
Making contact with an animal is instinctual for many of us. There is something truly therapeutic about the feeling of soft fur against our skin. For me it is important that this positive feeling is reciprocated by the animal we are making contact with. Becoming mindful of HOW we touch an animal is as important as …
I don’t know about you but I find great relief in the simple act of taking off my bra and socks, or any restrictive clothing item, at the end of the day. Multiply this times 10 if moving hay was part of the day’s activities! Maybe I am the odd one here but I have …
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.