[Ohio-Talk] Presentation at OAGDU meeting

[marianne at denningweb.com]

The Ohio Association of Guide Dog Users is happy to announce our presenter
this year is certified as a T Touch trainer. He will show us a few methods
to help our service dogs when they are stressed. Our meeting is from 12:30
to 1:50 and we hope all guide dog handlers will join us for this
presentation. We also hope you will consider becoming a member to help us
grow our division in OH. Below you will find some additional information
about T Touch.

In a nutshell, TTouch is to: "stimulate the function and vitality of the
cells in an animal's body, and to activate unused neural pathways to the
brain."

Some of the benefits of TTouch include:

 relaxing muscle tension

 lowering the heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation

 lowering stress levels

 increased body awareness

During our session we were taught that TTouch is based on a mindful approach
to working with animals. You want to be attentive to your dog's body
language and how they respond to your touch. It helps if you imagine
yourself as your dog and what he / she may be experiencing so that your dog
is thoroughly benefiting from the experience. You dog will let you know with
their body language - pay close attention.

 

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