After 350 hours of training from internationally-respected instructors, hundreds of hours working with a variety of companion animals (from Guinea Pigs to birds to Iguanas, and of course, dogs and cats), completing 15 case studies and attending 6 week-long TTouch Trainings, Beth completed the 2-year Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Training program and is recognized as a Tellington (TTouch) Method Practitioner. To reach Level-2, Beth put in another hundred hours of working with animals and teaching their people.

Tellington TTouch® is a unique approach to training and healthcare developed by internationally known animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones. TTouch, originally Tellington-Touch and now known as Trust-Touch, grew out of Linda’s extensive range of experience and expertise, combined with her study of the Feldenkrais Method®, and her recognition that the same principles could be applied to animals. Based on cooperation, understanding, compassion and respect for our animal friends, these techniques are used to support veterinary care and behavior modification by building self-confidence which eliminates fearful or inappropriate responses. An additional benefit is a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and more effective communication.

This gentle method is easy to learn and often produces significant changes, even with the most difficult behavior problems. A combination of touches, lifts and strokes are used to induce a state of relaxation and increased body awareness, while ground exercises assist the animal to be more focused and build confidence. Recognized worldwide, this systematic method is easy to learn and brings quick, lasting results. TTouch is currently being used by animal owners, trainers, breeders, veterinarians, vet technicians, groomers, pet sitters and shelter workers in over 30 countries worldwide. TTouch has been taught at multiple universities and is used by over 600 Certified Practitioners worldwide.

Tellington TTouch® can deepen the bond between you and your companion animal. It offers a positive approach to training which emphasizes cooperation and partnership, promoting optional performance and health without fear or force. Learn how you can apply TTouch to eliminate inappropriate behaviors, assist with recovery from injury and illness, or just enhance the quality of your animal’s life. You may email Beth, TTouch@comcast.net, for more information about TTouch, to plan a presentation, to schedule an individual consultation or learn more about our next workshop.