Tellington TTouch® Bodywork for Dogs: Inchworm

Here Senior TTouch Instructor Robyn Hood, demonstrates how to do the "Inch Worm" along a dogs topline. This slow, mindful, technique is very gentle and is very effective in relieving tension and sensitivity along the back and around the hips. Always go lighter and slower than you think you should and watch how your dog responds. Remember to pause and breathe intermittently so you do not become mindless or incessant in your movement. For more information please visit www.ttouch.ca or www.ttouch.com .

[@lydquine]

Thank you for sharing. I have now performed the inchworm on my dog, my husband and my two girls.All had the same reaction.My little girl said she felt that it was comforting and warm. And for me to perform, what a wonderful feeling, the stillness in the pause and the mindfulness. I always feel that if it feels good for me to perform it,then it must be good to recieve it too. My horse will be getting the same treatment too when I see him next. I have a funny feeling that he might enjoy it too ;)

[@katzilioness]

Thank you so much for sharing. I met Linda 20 years ago in Galisteo studying at the the Nizhoni school. I still have one of the old T-touch manuals and have been using it on my very hot and nervous mare with success. But I haven't had any in person instruction or visual aids.I live In Mexico right now and it is hard or sometimes impossible to order and ship books or CD's from the US.Next time I travel to the Us I will bring some but this will help to tie me over. Thank again,Anja

[@lydquine]

I would love it if you could share some more visuals of the ttouch techniques
I was shown one at a Centered Riding clinic. When you run your hands in a criss cross movement down the back and down the back of the legs and hold at the heels. That one is nice too. Also gently lifting the skin on the legs up and release, so calming. :)