Do you know a dog who struggles with inappropriate chewing, excessive barking or is uncomfortable with being touched around the muzzle?
Help is here!
This self-paced course is designed to help TTouch Practitioners, TTouch Practitioners in training, rescue workers, dog owners and canine professionals gain a comprehensive understanding of how to help dogs who excessively bark, chew, or are reluctant to have their mouths handled.
You will acquire practical techniques in the Tellington TTouch Training method to support and manage dogs with these issues. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical strategies to empower participants in providing a nurturing and anxiety-free environment for their own canine companions, dogs in their care, or clients dogs.
Course Benefits:
🐾 Gain a comprehensive understanding of why dogs vocalise, chew and struggle with mouth handling.
🐾 Learn practical strategies to reduce vocalisation and chewing.
🐾 Learn how to introduce mouth handling in a cooperative and compassionate manner.
🐾 Develop skills in confidence building and calmness in dogs.
🐾 Gain skills in changing the environment and boosting mental and physical enrichment.
🐾 Discover additional support options and interventions for severe cases.
🐾 Promote the overall well-being and happiness of yours or your client’s dog.
Note: While this course provides valuable insights and techniques, it’s essential to consult with a veterinarian or professional dog behaviourist for personalized guidance in managing your dog’s anxiety.
Course Outline:
Why dogs vocalize.
Why dogs might chew excessively.
Why a dog may be reluctant to have their mouth handled.
TTouches for the mouth.
Equipment which may be useful for barkers and chewers.
Other training techniques, remedies, or changes to the environment that could help.
About the Instructor:
Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Instructor Toni Shelbourne brings a wealth of experience with many different species and modalities. Toni is also an Accredited Animal Behaviourist based in the UK and has the following qualifications.
Accredited Animal Behaviourist (ACB-KSA)
Tellington TTouch Instructor
Real Dog Yoga Instructor
Full Member of INTODogs
Full Member of the International Companion Animal Network (ICAN)
Author
Over three decades of experience working with animals
