“Over the years Rachel has treated a variety of my dogs. She worked wonders with my GSD who suffered from severe hip dysplasia, and is currently working with my young rescue who is very nervous and anxious about a variety of things - the difference the sessions make is really apparent - not only does he love his time with Rachel but he has made huge strides with his behavioural issues.”
Tellington TTouch Training® is a complete system of training, handling, rehabilitating and understanding animals using positive methods and in a holistic manner. It offers you a unique method of education for your animals incorporating, not just the brain, but the whole body. Tellington TTouch can help animals find their own balance as well as enhance co-operation between your companion, athlete or working animal and yourself.
TTouch enables your animal to learn self-control and build confidence, this enables them to move beyond their instinctive, and often fearful, responses to the world around them. Fear and pain, or memories of these, inhibit learning. Helping them to deal with these enables the animal to become more trusting, relaxed and confident.
Observations of your animal are key to an accurate and effective assessment. By observing your animal’s physical and emotional state, Rachel will select specific TTouch methods most appropriate for your wonderful animal to address unwanted behaviour and enhance their well-being.
Tellington TTouch Training is perfect for dogs who are nervous, or scared of whizzes and bangs on Bonfire Night, worried by other dogs, nail trimming, travel sickness or difficulty learning new things. Dogs who struggle with everyday life hold tension in their body, TTouch improves their physical balance, which has an effect on their behaviour and mental well being.
Grooming and handling
Noise sensitivity
Pulling on lead
Jumping up
Training difficulties
Travel sickness
Reactivity
Nervousness
Separation Anxiety
Tellington TTouch Training is used in many dog shelters, large and small, to reduce stress, improve well-being and improve the dog’s chances of finding a new home. It is also used throughout the world with assistance dogs, competition dogs, working dogs, show dogs as well as our lovely companion dogs.
Contact Rachel now to find out how she can help you both benefit from TTouch. Book an appointment to start to make those important changes to your lives.
Cats are one of the most sensitive animals we live with. Those who live with cats realise that they have great potential for developing relationships with their guardians. Tellington TTouch techniques work well to enhance a cat’s well-being, indeed, many cat rescues incorporate TTouch methods to help the cats in their care become more adoptable. Using more mindful handling methods, most cats begin to appreciate affection and contact from their guardians.
If your cat suffers from any of these common problems, contact Rachel to find out how Tellington TTouch can help you both:
Changes in situations
Anxiety
Handling difficulties
Reduce reactive behaviour towards other animals or people
Accepting new people
Difficulty grooming
Old age stiffness
Contact Rachel to discuss your cat and book an appointment now.
TTouch for horses offers a complete training approach which encourages well-being and optimal performance. Many behavioural issues in horses can be caused by pain, soreness, fear or tension. Once these have been addressed the behaviours disappear and greater understanding is reached between owner and horse.
TTouch for Horses - Groundwork
For the horse that exhibits any of the following behaviours, Rachel can help you:
Spooking
Bucking
Difficulty in tacking up
Poor performance
Difficulty standing for the farrier
Bolting
Struggle on one rein
TTouch is not a replacement for appropriate veterinary attention and should never be used as such. If you suspect that the horse or pony in your care has a physical problem please consult your vet. TTouch is very much complementary to veterinary care for the health and benefit of your animals.
Contact Rachel now to find out how you and your horse can benefit from TTouch and book an appointment.
Tellington TTouch Training® for Companion Animals
A Consultation for TTouch lasts for approximately 90 minutes, though Rachel does not clock watch. During which time Rachel will discuss you and your animal with you, obtaining further information and allow your dog, cat or small animal time to become relaxed in their surroundings and with Rachel. Rachel will observe your dog and will then select the most appropriate TTouch techniques to help them and teach you methods to continue at home and between consultations - £105
Alternatively you can book a block of four appointments. We find that the best results are achieved when we work together across multiple sessions to aid you and your dog’s learning for it to be lifelong. - £405
Rachel can see you at her clinic in Cheadle Hulme, or if you prefer, she can visit your home. If you require a home visit, travel costs will be incurred. Please contact Rachel to discuss your individual needs.
Rachel is now also offering Zoom consultations - ideal if you live a long distance away, your dog isn’t a good traveller or they may struggle around new people and in new places. A Zoom consultation with Rachel is £105. These can also be booked in a block booking of four appointments for £385
Tellington TTouch Training® for Horses
A Consultation for TTouch lasts for up to two hours, during which time Rachel will discuss you and your horse with you, obtaining further information and allow your horse to become comfortable with Rachel. Rachel will select the most appropriate TTouch methods to help your horse and show you how to continue between consultations - £120
Rachel can visit your yard, Travel costs will be incurred, please contact Rachel for further details.