In a world facing a growing veterinary care shortage—especially in rural or under-served areas—the ability to offer comfort and stabilize an animal (or even a person) can make all the difference. One of the most profoundly simple, yet powerful techniques available is the Tellington TTouch® Method, specifically Ear TTouch. While Ear TTouch is never a […]
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When we start to recognize an animal’s behavior as a form of communication, everything changes. It becomes easier to stay calm, patient, and self-regulated—avoiding frustration or taking things personally. A core principle of the Tellington Method is to “step into the animal’s hooves or paws.” This shift in perspective encourages us to ask: What might
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There is nothing worse than finding your horse colicking, calling the vet, and then having to wait helplessly while your horse is in obvious distress or at least discomfort. Over the past 40 years Linda Tellington-Jones, world renowned horse person, and founder of the Tellington TTouch Method or TTEAM, has used a few simple techniques
By Toni Shelbourne Fireworks, thunder storms, gun shots. For many animals, these seemingly benign events can be sources of fear, anxiety and terror. Many people struggle to comfort their dog or cat when he is in the throes of a firework induced panic, you may feel helpless and torn. Helpless because you feel there is
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By Robyn Hood (first published in the TTEAM Connections Quarterly) In Part 1 I outlined exercises for day 1 and 2 in a week’s worth of 10 minute TTouch. In days 3 and 4 we add two new concepts that most animals enjoy a great deal, the “Octopus” and “Hair Slides” Day Three “Octopus” For
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By Robyn Hood (first published in the TTEAM Connections Quarterly) Think you’re too busy for TTouch? Think again! Here’s how to change your horse or dog’s attitude, behavior and performance in 10 minutes a day, or less. Most of us lead very busy lives. Horses and dogs may be a form of stress release for
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The Balance Leash is one of the original Tellington TTouch leading tools for dogs and is one of the basic leading exercises taught at all of our workshops and online courses for dogs. It is a simple and easy to use technique and has the versatility to be used on the fly with virtually any
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Do you ride your horse with or without a bit? For many, this issue has become very polarizing and one about ethics, safety and/or classical ideals. In our opinion there are many ways that work and what you choose should be about what works well for your and your horse physically, mentally and emotionally. We
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The horses are hairy and the snow has arrived but we are most definitely looking forward to our summer season! If you have ever wanted to learn about our forward thinking, positive, and effective methods of working with horses and dogs, make 2020 the year! Animal guardians all over the world have discovered how
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For the past several years I have had the honour of working with my aunt, Linda Tellington-Jones on the latest addition to the Tellington TTouch library of work with “Training and Retraining Your Horse: The Tellington Way”. Thanks to the tireless efforts of “Horse and Rider Books” the resulting publication is fantastic. This book takes
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