Full Description
When you think of your dog what is the first characteristic that comes to mind? His 'smile'? His gentle companionship? His good-natured bark when he sees a 'friend'?
Or, do you immediately think of his 'bad habits' — maybe his tendency to jump up on people, the 'accidents' he sometimes has in the house, or the ways he pulls when you go for a walk?
Every dog is an independent spirit and a unique being made up of a fascinating mixture of what you might call 'bad' and 'good'. Now, in this new edition of the international bestseller Getting in TTouch with Your Dog, acclaimed animal expert and companion animal trainer Linda Tellington-Jones explains that the 'idea' of your dog that you hold within, the picture you have in your mind, has a great deal to do with how he ultimately behaves.
'Change your mind, change your dog' is one tenet of Linda's renowned Tellington Method. By thinking of your dog in 'perfect' terms, you can come a long way in solving problematic behaviours, training for a joyful partnership and ensuring health and well-being.
Added to this 'perfect dog state of mind' is Linda's course in gentle bodywork, known throughout the world as 'Tellington TTouch'. This series of circular touches on your dog's body, using different pressures and patterns, has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, speed healing and increase focus and the ability to learn.
TTouch is complemented by specialised training equipment, carefully chosen to provide the handler optimal means of communication without the use of force, as well as Linda's playground for Higher Learning, a ground course of obstacles developed as a fun way to improve your dog's attention, willingness, and confidence. Altogether, Linda provides the ultimate reference for safe, gentle, idealistic care for and training of dogs, all ages, breeds and sizes.
Contents
Tellington TTouch Training — An Overview
Basic Knowledge
Change Your Mind, Change Your Dog
What is Tellington TTouch Training
The History of Tellington TTouch
Cellular Communication
Tellington TTouch today
Tellington TTouch Training for Dogs
Try the TTouches yourself
The Limbic System
Stress
What Happens in a Stressful Situation
A Vet's Point of View
The Experience of a Dog Trainer
Katja Krauss
Bibi Degn and Elia
Karin Petra Freiling and Schampus
Gabi Maue and Tiber
Lisa Leicht and Golfy
Debby Potts and Shawna
Kathy Cascade and Alf
Edie Jane Eaton and Arlo
Robyn Hood and Roy
The Tellington TTouch
How Does TTouch Bodywork Affect the Dog
The Nine Elements of TTouch
Safety
The Abalone TTouch
The Lying Leopard TTouch
The Clouded Leopard TTouch
The Racoon TTouch
The Bear TTouch
The Tiger TTouch
The Troika TTouch
The Llama TTouch
The Chimp TTouch
The Python TTouch
The Coiled Python TTouch
The Tarantulas Pulling the Plow TTouch
Hair Slides
The Lick of the Cow's Tongue
Noah's March
The Zig-Zag TTouch
The Inchworm
The Belly Lift
The Mouth TTouch
The Ear TTouch
Leg Circles with the Front Legs
Leg Circles with the Hind Legs
TTouches on the Paws
TTouches with the Paws
Toenail Trimming
The Tail TTouch
Tellington TTouch Training Equipment
Why Do We Use This Equipment?
Safety First
The Balance Leash
The Balance Leash Plus
The Super-Balance Leash
The 'Suitcase' Harness
Harnesses
Introducing the Head Halter
Leading with the Head Halter
The Body Wrap
The T-Shirt
The Journey of the Homing Pigeon
The Playground for Higher Learning
Why Do We Work with the Playground for Higher Learning
The Labyrinth
The Boards
Wire Mesh and Plastic Surfaces
The Teeter-Totter (Seesaw)
The Board Walk
Poles, Cavaletti, and the Star
The Ladder and Tires
The Slalom with Cones
Appendices
Checklist
Contact Information
Acknowledgements
Index
