Book Review: Getting in TTouch with Your Dog, Linda Tellington-Jones, 1999.
I am eager to find something that will alleviate Gracie’s anxiety about riding in the car. The TTouch method has been around for a very long time. I had a vague idea about the concept and wanted to explore it further. (In case you are unaware, TTouch is basically therapeutic massage.)
The book is very informative. It offers recommendations for specific touches for certain problems. Each touch is thoroughly explained. Illustrations show exactly what parts of your hand should be used.
Keep in mind that TTouch is not just for problem dogs. Some of the touches shown in the book help with physical issues as well.
I tried the Ear Touch with Gracie when I took her for a couple of car rides over the weekend. I also massaged her shoulders and rubbed her back. Usually, she shakes and pants almost the entire trip; she tosses in a few whimpers for good measure. This time, though, the shaking and panting stopped after about 10 minutes.
Now, was it the TTouch massage? Was it the ThunderShirt, which I decided to give another try? Was it both? I do not know for sure but am willing to explore TTouch further to find out. If you too are looking for new ways to help your pet, I suggest picking up a copy of this book. Don’t let the copyright discourage you. The book has been reprinted several times, so you should not have any troubles finding it.
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