What is the Tellington Method?
The Tellington TTouch (not a typo) method focuses on healing, positive animal training, and communication. In particular, this method helps people relate to animals compassionately to help develop a deeper connection. The method was developed by Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph. D. (Hon) four decades ago.
What is t touch therapy for dogs?
TTouch is a very simple light massage technique, in which a clockwise circular motion of the fingers is used on the skin of the patient. TTouch is marketed as a means of counteracting reflexive adverse behaviors in animals, and was initially developed to facilitate the training of horses.
How do I wrap my dogs body?
A wrap is used for sensation, not for support like a bandage. Put your wrap about a third of the way to the middle across the chest of the dog keeping the short end over the middle of the dog’s back. Cross your wrap pver your dog’s back and take the longer end under his tummy and tie it. You can also use a safety pin.
What is t touch on horses?
Originally developed for horses in the 1970’s, TTouch also is effective on other companion animals. The method uses circular movements of the fingers and hands all over a horse’s body to improve equine behavior, performance and health, and induce relaxation and decrease anxiety during training.
What is tellington TTouch for horses?
Tellington TTouch® helps to relieve tension, fear of contact, soreness or discomfort and transforms nervous, spooky or resistant horses and improve attitude and behavior. TTouch® has been used extensively to speed healing and recovery from injury and illness in horses and in all animals, including humans.
What is equine TTouch?
Does TTouch really work?
During the study, the brain wave patterns that emerged during TTouch were different from those that emerged from simple petting, stroking, or massage. The results suggest that TTouch may relax the body and brain while simultaneously encouraging an alert, thinking state.