ICAWC 2012 Sarah Fisher Tellington Ttouch
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Transcript of ICAWC 2012 Sarah Fisher Tellington Ttouch
The Forward Thinking Approach to Training, Handling and Rehabilitation
Photographs by Bob Atkins for David and Charles Ltd
Tellington TTouch
• TTouch was developed over 32 years ago by Linda Tellington Jones
• TTouch recognises a link between physical, mental and emotional well being
• This unique method can be applied to all animals regardless of their age
TTouch for Puppies• It is never too early to TTouch a puppy (or kitten)
• Many postural and behaviour traits are in place at an early age
• Investing even a small amount of time can help a young animal learn, and feel safe
• This will reduce the chances of problems developing later on
Handling• Forceful handling triggers panic• If a young animal is fearful of contact, this fear is
likely to grow as the animal matures• Sensitivity in the body caused by physical problems
can be one of the reasons that an animal becomes defensive around people and other animals
• All interactions should be positive and above all, safe
Getting in TTouch• TTouch is a kind and respectful way of handling
puppies and kittens
• The TTouches break down into three groups; circles, slides and lifts
• They teach the puppy/kitten to accept and enjoy contact all over his/her body
• TTouch helps develop confidence and self control
Abandoned Puppies• Puppies that are abandoned for any
reason may develop behavioural problems
• Hand rearing can create issues as the puppy does not have the opportunity to learn appropriate behaviour from its mother
• The same applies to pups that are taken away too early from his mother and siblings
Health Problems• Immune system may be compromised
giving rise to ear problems and so on• Gut sensitivities • Congenital problems such as deafness• Growing pains• Other physical problems due to poor
breeding and poor nutrition• Health problems can be the trigger for
undesirable behaviour
Hogarth
Hogarth
• Hogarth was a pup in a litter of eleven large breed puppies that were hand reared at a rehoming centre in the UK
• He showed mild Irritable Bowl Syndrome• He growled at times when handled or asked to move• He mouthed excessively and appeared to have
tantrums
Fear of the Known/Unknown• Some puppies may have been poorly handled• Other puppies may not have been handled at
all• Many puppies that have problems are
confused, stressed, fearful, frustrated or bored
Behavioural Problems• Timidity• Over exuberance• Inappropriate interactions with people and other animals• Fear of contact• Noise sensitivity• Resource guarding• Excessive chewing/mouthing
Labelling Puppies• There is no such thing as a ‘bad’ puppy• Puppies are not born knowing how to behave in
the world we have created for them• It is important not to label puppies (or any
animal for that matter)• Remember there is always a good reason for
unwanted behaviour
Dominant/Submissive• These two words are often used in relation to dogs• These words should not be used when describing
temperament• Dominance and submission ONLY applies to
specific behaviour around a resource• Even then, we must ensure that we understand why
the behaviour may have developed in the first place
Extrovert/Introvert• Take time to observe the animals in your care
• Some puppies are naturally more extrovert in behaviour, and others may be more introvert
• Often you will see a mix of both extrovert and introvert behaviours depending on the situation
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As a Training Tool• TTouch puppies are more mature on a
physical, mental and emotional level• They are easier to handle and to train• They are more adaptive to new situations• TTouch can help to increase a puppy’s
chances of being rehomed and remain in that home
• TTouch can be combined with clicker training
Ground Work
• Teaching puppies to negotiate different obstacles on the ground improves co-ordination and self confidence
• Remember there is a link between physical, mental and emotional balance
Deaf Puppies
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TTouch Puppies• TTouch has saved the lives of many puppies
over the years• When we help one puppy, they may well go
on to help another youngster in desperate need
• Three of my foster puppies will remain connected forever
Denzil
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Hogarth
In Short
TTouch Puppies Rock!
And so do all of you
www.ttouch.co.uk