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The Tellington TTouch Method: Supportive Care for Senior Dogs Aging can be a confusing time for older dogs, as their senses diminish, their bodies physically weaken, and as some deal with the effects of canine cognitive dysfunction. Read More
![]() For Veterinarians, Caring For Sick Pets And Grieving Owners Takes A Toll. People who work in animal shelters or veterinary clinics try to save the animals that come through their doors. But they're at high risk of compassion fatigue, a sustained stress that takes a toll on a caregiver's mind and body — and her heart. Read More
Teaching a Stay at a Distance. Once you have mastered the Stay exercise with your dog close to you, training a Stay at a distance is not difficult - just takes practice and consistency. Read More
The Scary Truth about "Free to a Doog Home Dog Classifieds Because our rescues and shelters are packed full, responsible pet owners have an increasingly tough time finding a good home for their pets and are turning to direct-to-consumer classified ads, like Craigslist or the local newspaper, thinking that they’re doing the right thing for their dog. Read More
Body Wraps for Calming, Focusing and Anxiety by Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA. This article was first published in The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, 2010 The Association of Pet Dog Trainers and shows the difference that one of the TTouch Wraps can produce. Read More
Seven Habits of Highly-Effective Owners of Elderly Dogs
Man's best friend is living longer than ever. This is due to our beloved canines' increased status as family member and families becoming conscientious about providing their dogs' appropriate veterinary care. As a result, we are faced with a variety of health care issues as they age. Read More Healthy, Happy Dogs - Some Health Training Tips for Owners If you're an ordinary person who loves dogs and has one or would like to have one, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of information on dog ownership, training and nutrition available to you online and elsewhere. Read More
A Touch of Love - Hands on Healing for the Animal Kingdom. TTouch is not just for dogs. This lovely article illustrates just how effective it can be on an aggressive cat. Read More
To Err About Canines is Human.. Common Misconceptions About Dogs Some of these can make us laugh, others can have more serious consequences More Info
![]() There are Two Types of Dog People
There are two types of dog people: those whose dogs are trained to spend all of their indoor time on their dog beds and those whose dogs consider all indoor space to belong to them. Read More Scent Rolling: Why Do Dogs Like to Roll in Smelly Scents?
Have you ever wondered, after a long walk at the beach, why your otherwise perfect dog likes to roll in dead fish or bird poo ? Read More Teaching Basic Sign Language to Dogs
We may need to teach our dogs some basic sign language for several reasons: as they age many dogs lose some of their hearing, some dogs are born deaf, at a distance on a windy day it may be difficult for your dog to hear you. Whatever the reason is, dogs naturally watch us for clues and often respond more quickly to body language than words. Read More Connection & Control
Control is not always about connection, but connection is what makes control possible. Connection is about two minds working together. If the connection is not there between you and your dog, you will be unable to direct him, help him or really train him. Read More ![]() Puppy Farms are a Reality in SA! I have been very privileged over the last few months to have been working with about 15 of the category 3 Schnauzers (very damaged - mostly petrified of people and life in general) from the Roodewal Kennels. A year ago today in June 2015, a warrant was obtained to enter the Roodewal Kennels in Ermelo, Mpumalanga after reports from the Schnauzer Friends South Africa community of abuse and sick and dying puppies.
Read More Why should your dog tolerate ‘impolite’ behaviour from other dogs?
The scene – a pleasant walk in the local park (not a dog park) with your dog on lead, and there comes towards you a dog that is pulling its owner behind it as it lunges towards you. Read More Tips for Having Two Puppies Together
I have heard it said that two pups are double the fun – more like double the trouble and double the work on many occasions! Read More Saving for your pets retirement
Upon reading the title of this article, you’re probably already thinking that my brain must be clogged with dog hair if I’m suggesting that you set up a 401K for your dog. Read More |
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Leash Walking Skills Every Human Needs to Know. Not only do we humans tend to pull the leash above our heads in order to pull it short enough to give a quicker stop-cue, we often hold the leash in a way that can cause ourselves serious injury and cause our dogs to pull even more. Read More ![]() Is Your Dog Losing His Hearing? Tips for identifying and dealing with canine deafness. Pets can experience hearing loss just like humans. Hearing loss in pets may be the result of disease, old age, or the pet may even be born deaf. No matter the cause, pets with hearing loss can still be great companions. Read More
Taking the stress out of toe nail trimming
In most of my workshops I ask how many people have trouble cutting their dogs’ toenails. Usually a lot of hands go up. It can be something that people dread, both because of how many dogs hate having their toenails cut, and how afraid people are of hurting their dogs. It becomes something to do quickly, just to get it over with, often making the next time that much more difficult. Read More Does your doggy dat care centre or dog walker tick all the boxes? Doggy day care and professional dog walkers offer a vital service for many caring owners who are unable to fulfil all the needs of their beloved pet.
Read More ![]() Door Dashing Dog
My dog refuses to come when I call. He darts out the door all the time and then I have to chase him through the neighborhood. I’m afraid he is going to get run over by a car. Do you have any ideas on how to get him to listen? He is two – years - old, and a Jack Russell Terrier. Read More Dog Owner Survival Tips
So what exactly is dog owner etiquette and what are the survival tips? A great article by Mari who is also one of our Recommended Puppy and Dog School instructors. Read More Getting Rid of Your Dog
Most people love their pets and feel that they’re an important part of the family. No sooner would they get “rid of” their dog than they would their own children if there were a problem.Read More ![]() Loose dogs, what should I do?... Ask a Trainer Here is some good advice as to what you could do in a situation such as this. Read More
Why TTouch? For so many of us that use TTouch, it really is the very first thing we bring in whether we are helping with a behaviour or physical concern and we thought you may might to know why.
Read More Go Say Hi 1, 2, 3
A manner of greeting between dogs which greatly reduces stress and makes for a much more successful interaction. Read More Acute Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a rare, life threatening, immediate and sudden allergic reaction to an allergen ingested or injected. If untreated will result in shock, respiratory and/or cardiac failure and even death. Read More Please Don’t Switch Off Your Dogs Growl!
When a dog growls it is its way of communicating that it is uncomfortable, afraid or stressed. Read More Daily Supplements for Healthy Companions
A basic multivitamin supplement is a good investment for most of our companions. Think of it as health insurance – making sure the body has everything it needs for proper cell function and health maintenance will keep your companion healthier, which will reduce future veterinary bills for the treatment of nutrition-related diseases, such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease. Read More ![]() Sock Stealing and Other Canine Crimes Ask anyone who has ever had a puppy and they will surely tell you that one of a puppy’s favorite activities is mischievously snooping around the house and finding items to “steal,” such as socks, paper towels, Barbies and more. Read More
SHOULD YOU GET A DOG FOR YOUR DOG?
Many people consider getting another dog because they want a friend and companion for the dog they already have. In some cases, this can be a great idea… assuming that the family also wants an additional pet for themselves. Not only because they think the dog wants a dog. Read More ![]() The Threat of Stillness
I recently observed a temperament test being conducted to determine whether a dog was aggressive toward other dogs. The dog in question was a large, strong breed, and there was much concern because of his past history. As I watched, it became obvious that the other dog being used in the test was very worried. She licked her lips and averted her gaze, both common stress signals. But something else concerned me a lot more: she seemed afraid to move a muscle. Read More ![]() The Truth About Black Tongues
Does the black spot on your Labrador's tongue mean he's really a Chow mix? That mixed breed puppy in the shelter with a partially black tongue -- is that a sure sign he's part Chow? Read More Looking for a Puppy or Dog School where the instructors have the necessary qualifications and skills to give you all you need? Then look no further - we have both Recommended Puppy & Dog Schools country wide. Have a look at links below.
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Danilo - The Dog That Brought TTouch to SA
Danilo was a really difficult dogs with aggression and rescource issues. The story of how Eugenie changed his behaviour and in the process discovered TTouch is one that has to be read. Read More ![]() “Fear-Free” Veterinarian Practices Could Save Your Pet’s Life. The “Fear-Free” movement was started by Dr. Marty Becker, known as “America’s Vet.” and what a wonderful idea it is. Read More
101 Things to Do with a Box
Tips on Shaping Behavior and Raising Criteria. Don't worry if your dog's not a genius at free-shaping. You'll learn much more from him than you will from a dog that makes mental leaps and figures things out on his own. Read More
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A Conversation with Robyn Hood. In addition to Robyn being Linda's sister, Robyn is an integral part of the TTouch family and a gifted teacher. Find out more about her own journey and read another amazing change that came about in a dog at the Cape training.
Read More ![]() How Many Incidents Equal a Problem?
For most people, our relationships with our pets are strong emotional bonds, and behavior problems can be pretty upsetting to deal with. Read More ![]() Does Your Dog Have Frito Feet or Popcorn Paws?
When I open a bag of Fritos I get a nice junk food high from the pungent aroma and start craving mango salsa and guacamole dip. But today, I smelled Fritos and thought about white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Read More |
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