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Canine Massage 101: Effleurage

After reading YHD’s 3-part series on TTouch, I hope you have a better understanding about your own capacity to create health and wellness for your dog. Many people lead busy and stressful lives with sometimes very little time to spare for their canine companions. People sometimes believe they have to set aside a half-hour [...]

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Reconnecting With TTouch Part 3: Circulation Touches

This is part 3 in a series on Tellington Touch or TTouch. In part 1, we discussed what TTouch was and described some circular touches. In part 2 of this series, the Zigzag TTouch was demonstrated (thanks to my lovely demo dog, Teko). In this article, I will explain two TTouches which promote circulation, Tarantula [...]

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Reconnecting With TTouch Part 2: Zigzag Touch

In my last post, Reconnecting With TTouch – Part 1, I covered some basic principles of TTouch, including the circular touches. Another very effective touch is the Zigzag TTouch. It involves slowly stroking your dog’s abdomen up-and-down in a zigzag pattern with fingers spread apart. This touch has a calming effect and can divert the [...]

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A New Year, A New Site, A Renewed Commitment…to Your Dog

Your Holistic Dog, that is. In the past three years, my dog has led me on a journey. A journey of learning, growing, and, more important, a journey of hope. My hope is that he continues to be healthy and happy. My hope is that all dog guardians share this desire for their own beloved [...]

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