By Clare Swanger, MBA
The Comfortable Canine® LLC
Imagine for a moment getting dropped into a family of cheetahs! Not knowing the cheetah’s language or culture, but wanting to live in harmony, would involve being taught by the cheetahs. It’s the same thing for puppies/dogs. They join a society about which they know nothing—ours!!
Dogs are sentient beings, able to feel joy, sadness, frustration and more. Over the last 10-20 years, knowledge about dog behavior and wellbeing has increased greatly, catalyzing new training approaches.
My work is grounded in the forward-thinking Tellington TTouch® Method of which I am a certified Senior Practitioner with 15 years’ experience working with individuals and teaching workshops for dog guardians and pet professionals. I integrate other force-free techniques and cues (commands) training as well.
TTouch is a positive, cooperative approach to training and wellbeing; presents solutions to behavioral problems; and can improve performance. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals. TTouch is done with the animal, not to the animal.
The method is based on the premise that physical posture and balance are inextricably related to mental and emotional states. Specialized bodywork, movement exercises, special equipment and philosophy together create changes in behavior and an acceleration of learning.
If you would like to learn more or discuss your goals for your dog, please reach out!