Re: [PyrNet-L] Help with the Tellington Touch method = explanation of it

[David Wong <dkw02@gnofn.org>]

On Wed, 4 Nov 1998 MagEBroD@aol.com wrote:

Is it really a
> training method or simply a relaxation technigue and touch therapy to bring
> you closer to animal and get it to feel close to you and trust you? What I
> need is a training method. I already massage my hubby, kids, dog, cat and
> other dogs at times and get them to relax and have a close relationship with
> me. 

After reading her book, watching her infomercial and a televisied
interview with Linda Tellington, I can conclude it really isn't a training
method.  You don't do the touches to teach the dog to sit, down, etc. 
Rather, advocates of her touch therapies (TTouches) claim her techniques
can modify or change behavior in both domestic and wild animals.  And she
does recommend training in conjunction with her techniques.

David
  & Dixie, Chowmix (U-CD Dixie Over the Top, CGC)
    & Summer, Great Pyrenees 

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