Fear-Free Animal Handling with Tellington TTouch® – A Guide for Veterinarians & Animal Care Professionals
Improve animal well-being and behavior with the Tellington TTouch® Method, a proven approach to low-stress handling and fear-free veterinary care. In this comprehensive 92-page guide, Dr. Daniela Zurr, DVM, a German veterinarian and behavior medicine specialist, shares effective, gentle techniques to help veterinarians, vet techs, trainers, and caregivers handle animals with greater ease and confidence.
This book provides practical exercises and step-by-step instructions, demonstrating how wraps, gentle touch techniques, and mindful handling can help reduce stress and improve cooperation in animals during exams, treatments, and daily care. Whether working in a vet clinic, rescue, shelter, or at home with a pet, these methods can create a more positive, fear-free experience for both animals and handlers.
Who Will Benefit From This Book?
Veterinarians & Vet Techs – Learn strategies to make exams, treatments, and procedures less stressful for patients
Animal Shelters & Rescues – Help animals adjust to new environments with calm, fear-free handling
Dog Trainers & Behaviorists – Support positive, force-free training with techniques that encourage relaxation and trust
Pet Owners – Discover ways to comfort and support pets during medical care or recovery
What’s Inside?
✔ Tellington TTouch® Techniques – Practical exercises using wraps, towels, and bodywork to calm animals
✔ Fear-Free Veterinary Handling – Reduce anxiety and improve patient cooperation without force
✔ The Link Between Behavior & Health – Understand how medical conditions can impact an animal’s behavior
✔ TTouch for Different Animals – Applications for dogs, farm animals, wildlife, and zoo species
✔ Integrative Approaches – Combining TTouch with other veterinary and behavior therapy methods
About the Author – Dr. Daniela Zurr, DVM
Dr. Daniela Zurr is a German veterinarian specializing in behavior medicine, with extensive experience in low-stress handling and fear-free veterinary care. A graduate of Hannover Veterinary School, she founded her own behavior-focused veterinary practice in Nuremberg, Germany, and consults for zoos and animal care facilities. She is also a certified Tellington TTouch Instructor and has authored multiple publications on animal behavior.
Hardcover | 92 Pages | Full-Color Photos
A must-have resource for anyone dedicated to compassionate, stress-free animal care.
