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TTouch is a method of working with animals that was developed by Linda Tellington-Jones as a result of her experience of training to be a Feldenkrais practitioner. As an experienced horsewoman she realised that some of the rehabilitation exercises linking body and mind that were used with people in the Feldenkrais technique could be used to help animals too. She found that an animal's posture influences its behaviour and that physical, mental and emotional balance are inextricably linked. The combination of TTouch ground exercises and bodywork improves concentration, co-ordination and athletic ability in many animals and is used widely around the world by trainers, pet owners and veterinarians. Click on the following links for a fuller explanation: TTEAM stands for Tellington TTouch Equine Awareness Method. It is a training system for horses that incorporates body work, ground, and riding exercises to help improve co-ordination, balance, and athletic ability whilst deepening further understanding between the horse and its carer. For more information go to the 'What Is TTEAM?' page of this website. TTACT stands for Tellington TTouch Animal Companion Training. The method offers a positive approach to the care and training of animal companions, and is based on cooperation and respect for animals. The technique promotes optimal health and behavior by eliminating fear and reactive responses using a combination of specific touches, lifts, and movement exercises. Q. How can I find a TTEAM or TTACT Practitioner in my area? There are TTouch Practitioners in most areas of the UK. To find a Practitioner in your area, go to either of the following links, Companion Animal Practitioners or Horse Practitioners for a complete listing with telephone numbers, addresses and a regional map. Q. How do I become a TTouch Practitioner? There are professional certification programs for both TTACT (companion animals) and TTEAM (horses). The TTACT program is a two year course consisting of four training sessions per year, each lasting five to seven days. This program is for people who want to work professionally with dogs, cats, and other companion animals using the TTouch techniques. In this training system, participants will learn the skills needed to become a Certified TTouch Practitioner. Linda Tellington-Jones and Robyn Hood head the teaching staff and are joined by other qualified instructors. Training session locations vary throughout the country, but always include opportunities to work with shelter animals, as well as private clients. New courses begin with an introductory week long session, and there is no obligation to continue with the full course. This gives individuals an opportunity to experience the work prior to making a decision to enroll for the two year program. Full details on what the courses entail can be found on the Equine Practitioner Training Course Details page and the Companion Animal Practitioner Training Course Details page of this website. TTEAM Trainings are held throughout the year over 5 or 6 days, at Tilley Farm. TTEAM (Equine) Practitioner Training clinics form part of the on-going Practitioner Training Programmes. New Participants are very welcome. If you wish to participate, please download the Order Form from the website by clicking here, or you may contact Sarah Fisher at: Tel: 01761 471182 Q. How do I find out about TTEAM and TTACT courses? Information about courses held at Tilley Farm is available from this website - click here for Equine courses and Here for Companion Animals. For courses around the UK click here for Horse courses and here for Companion Animal courses. Subscribing to the TTouch UK Online Mailing List is also a good way to keep informed. Information on the mailing list can be found by clicking here. Q. How do I get to Tilley Farm to attend a course? Please refer to the 'Directions' Page of this website, for various routes to Tilley Farm. Q. How do I subscribe to the TTouch UK Online Mailing List? The TTouch UK Online Mailing List is available by email. Please go to the Online Mailing List section of this website for full details on how to sign up. Q. Does TTouch Only Work on Cats, Dogs and Horses? No, TTouch is a useful tool for all animal species. To read about TTouch being applied to various other animals, go to the TTouch for All Animals page, and the TTEAM and Wildlife page. Q. If I attend a 5 or 6 day course, where would I stay? There are various types of accommodation available close to Tilley Farm. A list is available on the accommodation page of this website. Q. What first book should I read on TTouch for all animals? 'The Tellington TTouch' by Linda Tellington Jones and Sybil Taylor would be a good first general book. It is available from Linda Tellington-Jones website or AmazonUK. For TTEAM please refer to Sarah Fisher's book "Know Your Horse Inside Out", which is available to order from the TTEAM Merchandise page, and for Dogs, Sarah's book 'Unlock Your Dog's Potential', which is available to order from the TTouch Merchandise page. |
