Training Scared Dogs

As a dog trainer, I’m still learning about T Touch and what I’ve learned so far is truly effective with amazing results! I use these secret training tips for scared dogs everyday!

What is T Touch?

Linda Tellington-Jones developed Tellington Touch Training (T Touch) many decades ago while training nervous horses. Horses are big. They average 1,000 lbs, give or take 100 lbs depending on their size, so working with scared horses can be extremely dangerous. Instead of man handling or forcing horses, which increases anxiety, Linda thought outside the box. She created a method of reducing anxiety to calm horses so they can learn. While we throw out labels such as “aggression,” it’s important to understand aggression is a symptom of anxiety. Think about it this way: stopping a high fever does not cure the flu.

With T Touch’s tremendous success within the horse world, Linda developed protocols for dogs, cats, small animals and even people! Many years ago, I skeptically attended a T Touch workshop. As dog trainers, we’re always looking for new and effective protocols, but if T Touch worked so well why were we all not doing it? I was blown away with results! And I can’t answer why this secret training tip hasn’t taken off, but hopefully, this blog will help T Touch reach the masses. 🙂

Unleash Your Dog’s Potential: Tellington Touch

How does it work?

T Touch uses slow, rhythmic touching all over a dog’s body. Light pressure with finger tips is key. It’s the same pressure used to softly move the skin over closed eyes. “The intent of the T Touch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence – a little like ‘turning on the electric lights of the body,'” cites Tellington Touch Training website. Before you scoff at this statement, Linda has a ton of research proving results. This claim has been proven with multiple animals and I’ve personally witnessed positive transformation with the scariest of dogs.

T Touch is a bit different than massage. Massaging is kneading muscles to remove pain while promoting relaxation. T Touch is teaching body awareness by using balance, touching of skin and so forth.

Will this help my dog?

Yes! T Touch will build confidence, teach dogs to self calm, prevent dogs from shutting down, prevent dogs from pulling on the leash and so on!

Take a peek at Alf’s transformation. This video demos the effect of T Touch. Alf was rescued from Michael Vick’s fighting ring and was terrified of everything, and who could blame him? You may need a tissue while watching. 🙂

Alf’s T Touch Transformation

Have you tried T Touch yet?