UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
May 30, 2012: Beginning Tellington TTouch, 7-9 p.m. at AnimalSense in Oak Park, IL (Pet Vets Animal Hospital). Register online at www.animalsense.com.
June 27, 2012: Beginning Tellington TTouch, 7-9 p.m. at AnimalSense in Glenview, IL (Glenview Animal Hospital). Register online at www.animalsense.com.
Plus! Watch for an upcoming people-only workshop for those with dogs not quite ready for a group training class.
Space in workshops is limited; register early to avoid disappointment.
LATEST ARTICLE
"Inclusivity in Dog Training," which I co-authored with Judit Arroyo, is featured in the January/February 2012 issue of the APDT Chronicle of the Dog. Check it out!
DOG BLOG
www.thegraceofdog.wordpress.com
Q: WHAT IS PETKIDO, AND HOW WILL IT HELP YOUR DOG?
A: Here at Pet Ki Do, we work with people and their pets to improve behavior, enhance well-being, and reduce stress using the Tellington TTouch Method (or simply "TTouch") and humane, scientifically supported, positive dog-training techniques. Through group workshops and private, in-home training sessions, we address diverse behavioral and stage-of-life (puppyhood, adolescence, and aging) concerns. One of our abiding special interests is helping shy, cautious, or fearful puppies and dogs gain confidence, resilience, and trust in their environments.
TTouch is a gentle yet effective method of working with animals to relieve stress, increase body awareness, build confidence, and reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors. It is a quietly powerful, "no force, no fear" method that includes light touches, various body wraps, and experiential groundwork activities. These non-habitual activities engage the pet's central nervous system in new ways, and help us help our pets change their behavior, posture, or overall attitude. We see our companion animals become more comfortable, confident, or calm, and better able to respond to their environment rather than simply react to it.
TTouch frequently addresses the issues that traditional training can leave unanswered. It can help animals overcome gait or balance issues, learn to “settle” themselves at home or in a variety of stimulating situations, and gain confidence. TTouch can help an older animal find a greater degree of comfort, and a younger animal achieve a calm focus. It is also an excellent way to help animals overcome specific or generalized fears and become more resilient in any type of stressful situation.
Perhaps most importantly, the techniques and approaches you will learn will help you understand your dog's behavior better and build a stronger relationship with your pet, ultimately creating a more comfortable living situation for all members of your household.
Please click around our website to learn more, and use the "Contact Us" form to schedule a workshop or private training sessions. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for visiting petkido.com!
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