When you think of your dog what is the first characteristic that comes to mind? His 'smile'? His gentle companionship? His good-natured bark when he sees a 'friend'? Or, do you immediately think of his 'bad habits' — maybe his tendency to jump up on people, the 'accidents' he sometimes has in the house, or the ways he pulls when you go for a walk? Every dog is an independent spirit and a unique being made up of a fascinating mixture of what you might call 'bad' and 'good'. Now, in this new edition of the international bestseller Getting in TTouch with Your Dog, acclaimed animal expert and companion animal trainer Linda Tellington-Jones explains that the 'idea' of your dog that you hold within, the picture you have in your mind, has a great deal to do with how he ultimately behaves. 'Change your mind, change your dog' is one tenet of Linda's renowned Tellington Method. By thinking of your dog in 'perfect' terms, you can come a long way in solving problematic behaviours, training for a joyful partnership and ensuring health and well-being. Added to this 'perfect dog state of mind' is Linda's course in gentle bodywork, known throughout the world as 'Tellington TTouch'. This series of circular touches on your dog's body, using different pressures and patterns, has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, speed healing and increase focus and the ability to learn. TTouch is complemented by specialised training equipment, carefully chosen to provide the handler optimal means of communication without the use of force, as well as Linda's playground for Higher Learning, a ground course of obstacles developed as a fun way to improve your dog's attention, willingness, and confidence. Altogether, Linda provides the ultimate reference for safe, gentle, idealistic care for and training of dogs, all ages, breeds and sizes.

Table of Contents:
Tellington TTouch Training — An Overview Basic Knowledge Change Your Mind, Change Your Dog What is Tellington TTouch Training The History of Tellington TTouch Cellular Communication Tellington TTouch today Tellington TTouch Training for Dogs Try the TTouches yourself The Limbic System Stress What Happens in a Stressful Situation A Vet's Point of View The Experience of a Dog Trainer Katja Krauss Bibi Degn and Elia Karin Petra Freiling and Schampus Gabi Maue and Tiber Lisa Leicht and Golfy Debby Potts and Shawna Kathy Cascade and Alf Edie Jane Eaton and Arlo Robyn Hood and Roy The Tellington TTouch How Does TTouch Bodywork Affect the Dog The Nine Elements of TTouch Safety The Abalone TTouch The Lying Leopard TTouch The Clouded Leopard TTouch The Racoon TTouch The Bear TTouch The Tiger TTouch The Troika TTouch The Llama TTouch The Chimp TTouch The Python TTouch The Coiled Python TTouch The Tarantulas Pulling the Plow TTouch Hair Slides The Lick of the Cow's Tongue Noah's March The Zig-Zag TTouch The Inchworm The Belly Lift The Mouth TTouch The Ear TTouch Leg Circles with the Front Legs Leg Circles with the Hind Legs TTouches on the Paws TTouches with the Paws Toenail Trimming The Tail TTouch Tellington TTouch Training Equipment Why Do We Use This Equipment? Safety First The Balance Leash The Balance Leash Plus The Super-Balance Leash The 'Suitcase' Harness Harnesses Introducing the Head Halter Leading with the Head Halter The Body Wrap The T-Shirt The Journey of the Homing Pigeon The Playground for Higher Learning Why Do We Work with the Playground for Higher Learning The Labyrinth The Boards Wire Mesh and Plastic Surfaces The Teeter-Totter (Seesaw) The Board Walk Poles, Cavaletti, and the Star The Ladder and Tires The Slalom with Cones Appendices Checklist Contact Information Acknowledgements Index