Equipment and tools are another component of TTouch! We discussed the use of various leash configurations to help with dogs that pull and to help bring the dog back in balance, harnesses that reduce pulling and take the pressure off the dog’s neck. Another common tool are body wraps which are used for anxiety & stressful situations. The wraps are actually elastic bandages that wrap around the animals body in a number of ways for a variety of reasons and help the dog to feel comfortable in their own skin. Think of swaddling a baby, that's how it's believed the wraps work, seeming to give a sense of security or being held. The thunder shirt was created by a TTouch person if anyone was curious about that.
We have not yet "wrapped" Dandy as he has issues with being physically contained so, we are starting slowly with just getting use to being around a wrap. Just like touch, I think once he trusts the wraps he will enjoy the experience and find some additional relief around his anxiety.
Catty like Dandy struggles with anxiety and Catty also experiences leash reactivity and car sickness. All of these issues can be "wrapped" so, I purchased a TTouch "All Wrapped up" book at the workshop thinking I'll give it a try. We'll see what Catty thinks about this idea! Oh and did you know there's TTouch for humans...
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Darcy was kind enough to be wrapped at the workshop
Dandy in a double ended lead |
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Monday & Tuesday were slow and steady, getting use to being around the wraps
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By Wednesday and I was able to drape the wraps on his back
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| I purchased this book and can't wait to try it out with Catty! |
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| Wraps that are dyed and come in all different sizes |
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