{"id":17008,"date":"2021-11-17T00:47:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T00:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/?p=17008"},"modified":"2021-11-16T21:49:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T21:49:47","slug":"teaching-dogs-to-live-calmly-and-confidently-in-our-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/17\/teaching-dogs-to-live-calmly-and-confidently-in-our-world\/","title":{"rendered":"TEACHING DOGS  TO LIVE CALMLY AND CONFIDENTLY  IN OUR WORLD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><em>By Clare Swanger, MBA<\/em><br \/>\n<em>The Comfortable Canine\u00ae LLC<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-17010\" src=\"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Photo-Clare-with-Aengus-graduating-no-cap-Feb.-2017-copy-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Photo-Clare-with-Aengus-graduating-no-cap-Feb.-2017-copy-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Photo-Clare-with-Aengus-graduating-no-cap-Feb.-2017-copy-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Photo-Clare-with-Aengus-graduating-no-cap-Feb.-2017-copy.jpeg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>I<\/span><span class=\"s1\">magine for a moment getting dropped into a family of cheetahs! Not knowing the cheetah\u2019s language or culture, but wanting to live in harmony, would involve being taught by the cheetahs. It\u2019s the same thing for puppies\/dogs. They join a society about which they know nothing\u2014ours!!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">My work is grounded in the forward-thinking Tellington TTouch\u00ae Method of which I am a certified Senior Practitioner with 15 years\u2019 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\">If you would like to learn more or discuss your goals for your dog, please reach out!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Clare Swanger, MBA The Comfortable Canine\u00ae LLC Imagine for a moment getting dropped into a family of cheetahs! Not knowing the cheetah\u2019s language or culture, but wanting to live in harmony, would involve being taught by the cheetahs. It\u2019s the same thing for puppies\/dogs. They join a society about which they know nothing\u2014ours!! 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