Combine 20 hours of live, interactive instruction with the ease and convenience of a comprehensive online course, which include lifetime access, 24/7.
Beginning on Saturday October 7th from 10.00 – 15.00 hrs or 10 am – 3 pm CET, join Tellington TTouch Instructor Lindy Dekker for a live Zoom session that will get you and your dog started on the techniques and exercises, most useful for everyday handling and understanding of your four legged friends.
Between sessions you will work on specific skills and assignments, if you are working towards Certification.
Enjoy the comforts of home, with your animal at ease, in this small, intimate group setting. Lindy will help coach you through specific concerns you may have and give you the tools to enhance your dog’s well being.
This course can count towards the Tellington TTouch Practitioner certification program for dogs. It is also suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship. All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome.
Register and gain access to an extensive, clearly laid out and detailed online course that can be done at YOUR OWN PACE, before, during or after the LIVE sessions.
Students will have access to online material to cover at their own pace. The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, “Tellington TTouch for Dogs – Level 1”, which can be accessed at any time.
Schedule:
Saturday October 7th from 10.00 – 15.00 hrs or 10 am – 3 pm CET
Sunday October 8th from 10.00 – 15.00
Tuesday October 10th from 18.30 – 21.00
Tuesday October 17th from 18.30 – 21.00
Tuesday October 24th from 18.30 – 21.00
Tuesday October 31st from 18.30 – 21.00
Between sessions you will work on specific skills and assignments, if you are working towards Certification. Sessions are recorded for future viewing or should you have to miss a live class.
Enjoy the comforts of home, with your animal at ease, in this small, intimate group setting. Lindy will help coach you through specific concerns you may have and give you the tools to enhance your dog’s well being.
This course can count towards the Tellington TTouch Practitioner certification program for dogs. It is also suitable for dog guardians who are interested in the method to enhance their relationship. All levels of experience and areas of interest are welcome.
Students will have access to online material to cover at their own pace. The online portion of learning consists of a logical, linear, “Tellington TTouch for Dogs – Level 1”, which can be accessed at any time.
The online portion of the course includes:
- The Tellington TTouch for Dogs Level 1 Online Course
- Hours “how-to” videos and lectures about each specific concept and exercise
- Study Quiz Questions at the end of each section for your own learning
- Lesson video assignments, to be completed by those pursuing certification
- 24/7 access to all materials
The LIVE interactive portion of the course includes:
- 20 hours of live learning sessions in an intimate, supportive, group setting
- Recorded classes for future viewing & review
- Access to an interactive group chat and discussion page.
- Expert feedback about your own animals
- In class assistants co-teaching and supporting the group’s learning and questions.
Discover simple, gentle, and effective ways to help your dog become more comfortable, self-controlled, and cooperative.
✅ Help your dog be their BEST selves!
✅ Enhance self-control
✅ Develop good leash habits
✅ Reduce anxiety & fear
✅ Address reactivity
✅ Support senior & special need dogs
✅ Develop trust & Communication
Course Outline:
Getting Started – Welcome to the Course
- What to Expect
- Navigating the Course
Lesson 1 – About the Method Video (17:52 mins)
- Method Goals & Overview
- Components
Lesson 2 – Attitude & Philosophy – Video (19:12 mins)
- Core Principles – Video ( 9:25 mins)
- Staying Grounded – Video ( 7:15 mins)
Lesson 3 – Observation – Video (31:23 mins)
- What to Look For
- The 5 F’s – Video (8:56)
- How to Observe – (31:24)
Lesson 4 – Basics of the Bodywork – Video (7:29 mins)
- Understanding & Refining – 9 Elements (12:21 mins)
- Pressure (4:35 mins)
- Practice Exercise (3:52 mins)
- Zebra/Clouded Leopard/Llama & Raccoon – (20:00 mins)
- Zebra (3:18 mins)
- Clouded Leopard (1:45 mins)
- Llama (2:23 mins)
- Raccoon (1:32 mins)
- Lying Leopard, Chimp, Tiger, &Abalone (11:51 mins)
- Lying Leopard (2:10 mins)
- Chimp TTouch (2:13 mins)
- Tiger (1:01 mins)
- Abalone (3:50 mins)
- Troika, Coiled Python, Python Lift, Tarantula Pulling the Plow (10:39 mins)
- Troika(2:58 mins)
- Coiled Python & Python Lift(4:58 mins)
- Tarantula Pulling the Plow (4:08 mins)
- Extremities Overview (27:06 mins)
- Ear TTouch (2:04 mins)
- Ear TTouch (7:49 mins)
- Tail TTouch with Ollie (1:17 mins)
- Tail TTouch (5:30 mins)
- Mouth TTouch (1:09 mins)
- Mouth TTouch (2:19 mins)
- Mouth TTouch (5:07 mins)
- Leg Circles (2:00 mins)
Lesson 5: Sensory Side of TTouch (16:33)
Lesson 6: All Wrapped Up: TTouch Body Wraps (33:17 mins)
- Body Wraps for You Overview (7:32 mins)
- Shrug Wrap (1:24 mins)
- Quarter & Half Wraps (8:07 mins)
- Demonstration (2:38 mins)
- Head Wraps (7:40 mins)
- Alternative Option (2:09 mins)
- Head Wrap with Alice Bands (3:49 mins)
Lesson 7: Tools for Change – Harnesses (17:15 mins)
- Two Points of Contact
- Fitting TTouch Harnesses (3:27 mins)
Lesson 8: Change the Posture; Change the Animal – Basic Leash Skills (6:49 mins)
- The Balance Leash (4:34 mins)
- The Balance Leash Plus (1:15)
- Handler Skills
- Meet & Melt (2:08 & 3:38 mins)
- Leash Stroking 3:38 & 1:07 mins)
- Graceful Exit (1:17 mins)
Lesson 9: Finding Harmony – Loose Leash Tools (18:18 mins)
- Harmony System (2:44mins)
- Practice Between People (2:53)
- TTouch Connector (2:01 & 0:58 & 0:44)
Lesson 10: Confidence Course – Playground of Higher Learning(18:43 mins)
- Understanding the Elements (6:49 mins)
- Playground in Practice (2:26 mins & 2:46 mins)
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