What issues can Tellington TTouch help with?

Tellington TTouch can help with anxiety and fear-based behaviors, reactivity and aggression, hyperactivity and impulse control, recovery from trauma or medical procedures, building confidence in shy or nervous dogs, enhancing performance and wellbeing, and pulling on the lead.

How many certified TTouch practitioners does Xtra Dog Academy have?

Xtra Dog Academy is the only company with 4 certified Tellington TTouch Practitioners on their team: Alex Wilson (Senior Practitioner P3), Dr Erica Cosijn (Level 2 Practitioner), Nate Cant (Level 1 Practitioner P1), and Linda Reader (Practitioner P).

What formats are TTouch courses available in?

Tellington TTouch training is available as a self-paced online course (approximately 4 hours), hosted livestream courses, and in-person workshops ranging from one to three days, available throughout the UK, Ireland, South Africa, and other countries.

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Tellington TTouch is a gentle, science-backed method that works with your dog's nervous system to reduce anxiety, reactivity and fear-based behaviours. Developed by Linda Tellington-Jones, it helps dogs learn to think rather than simply react. Learn from our team of four certified Practitioners, including Senior Practitioner (P3) Alex Wilson. We are also able to offer hosted TTouch training days and multiple days in various locations or Livestream.

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**What is the Tellington TTouch® Method?**

Tellington TTouch® isn't just another training technique – it's a revolutionary approach that works with your dog's nervous system, not against it. Developed 50 years ago by Linda Tellington-Jones and her sister Robyn Hood, this gentle method combines specific circular touches, mindful movement exercises and respectful handling to create profound changes in behaviour, confidence, and wellbeing.

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Tellington TTouch® isn't just another training technique – it's a revolutionary approach that works with your dog's nervous system, not against it. Developed 50 years ago by Linda Tellington-Jones and her sister Robyn Hood, this gentle method combines specific circular touches, mindful movement exercises, and respectful handling to create profound changes in behaviour, confidence, and wellbeing.

Mindful Observation

Learning to truly see what your dog is communicating through body language, helping you respond appropriately to their needs.

Bodywork

Gentle circular touches (imagine a clock face) that activate both sides of the brain, reducing stress and increasing body awareness. These aren't massages – they're messages that help dogs think rather than simply react.

Leading Exercises

Specialised groundwork that improves balance, coordination and emotional regulation. As posture changes, behaviour naturally follows. The use of the two-point harness, the Harmony leash, and the Connector can be game-changing to teaching dogs (and owners) the importance of loose-lead walking.

Equipment In TTouch

We use different pieces of equipment including labyrinths, harnesses, leads and ropes etc., to help support our canine companions. The two-point Tellington TTouch harness, along with Harmony Leashes and connectors, is game-changing when it comes to stopping leash pulling.

Why TTouch Works With Other Training Methods

Many traditional training methods focus on obedience; TTouch works directly with the nervous system to create lasting change from the inside out. Dogs learn to make thoughtful choices rather than reactive responses. The result? Calmer, more confident animals and deeper, more trusting relationships. We always say we do TTouch for our dogs, not to our dogs. TTouch does not have to be used on its own, and many people have seen its benefits when blending it with clicker training, games-based training, BAT (Behavioural Adjustment Training) and so on.

**WHAT CAN TELLINGTON TTOUCH HELP WITH?**

Why Choose Xtra Dog Academy?

Anxiety and fear-based behaviours - Tellington TTouch calms the nervous system, helping anxious dogs feel safe.

Reactivity and aggression - By changing how dogs process information, Tellington TTouch reduces reactive responses.

Hyperactivity and impulse control - By using gentle bodywork and groundwork, TTouch helps reactive dogs pause and think before responding, shifting them from fight-or-flight mode to calmer, more thoughtful behaviour.

Recovery from trauma or medical procedures - TTouch's gentle techniques help dogs process and release tension held in their bodies, supporting faster physical recovery and rebuilding trust and confidence after stressful medical experiences.

Building confidence in shy or nervous dogs - TTouch's gentle touch and groundwork exercises help timid dogs feel safer in their bodies and environment, gradually building self-assurance and reducing fear-based responses through positive, non-threatening experiences.

Enhancing performance and wellbeing - TTouch improves body awareness, balance and focus, helping active and working dogs perform at their best while maintaining physical and emotional wellness throughout their lives.

Pulling on the lead - Using the specialised two-point TTouch harness, Harmony Leash and Connector along with groundwork exercises, TTouch teaches dogs balance and self-control, transforming lead walks from a struggle into a calm, connected experience.

If you are interested in learning Tellington TTouch for you and your dog/s we offer a self-paced online course that is around 4-hours long. CLICK HERE to learn more.

We are the only company to have 4 certified Tellington TTouch Practitioners on our team, a Senior Practitioner (P3), Alex Wilson - a Level 2 Practitioner, Dr Erica Cosijn - a Level One Practitioner (P1), Nate Cant and a Practitioner (P), Linda Reader. We are able to offer in-person one, two or three day Tellington TTouch workshops throughout the UK and Ireland, in South Africa and in other countries where it is economical to travel to.

We can also offer hosted Livestream courses in Tellington TTouch.