Touch and Your Dog's Nervous System
Touch is intimately linked to your dog's nervous system. One seemingly simple touch starts a chain reaction of signals and changes within their body and brain that has the power to transform their emotions and behavior. We will dive into why touch is so important to our dog's physical, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing. Learn how touching your dog in certain ways can increase their trust and connection with you. These are touches you can do every day to benefit your partnership with your dog. TTouch wraps are also a wonderful way to provide comfort and influence powerful changes in the nervous system, and you'll learn how to use wraps to affect posture, emotions and behavior. You don't want to miss this opportunity to continue learning about the benefits TTouch can have for your dog!
Your Instructor
Deb is an internationally recognized expert in working with blind and/or deaf dogs. She teaches people to communicate effectively with their visually and/or hearing-impaired dogs to teach them effective life skills, fun tricks and to ensure a happy and wonderful quality of life. She has published several books - perhaps the most well-known book about living with and teaching blind and deaf dogs is Through A Dark Silence.
Deb Bauer has over 30 years of teaching and consulting experience working with dogs and their people. She is a holistic dog behavior and well-being coach. Deb assists and supports people who wish to give their dogs the very best lifestyle possible, meeting their needs, and also creating calm, well-behaved companions.
In addition to her focus on blind/deaf dogs, Deb has extensive experience teaching and competing with dogs in a variety of activities such as therapy and assistance work, agility, obedience and rally, media work, scent work, and more. She also has extensive experience rehabilitating dogs showing excessive fearful and reactive behaviors, such as those from commercial breeding facilities and hoarding situations. She regularly works with rescues and shelters to assist with getting dogs ready for new homes.
Deb holds multiple certifications in areas of training, behavior, wellness and well-being. This allows her to offer you and your dog the most useful and comprehensive plan for success. She is committed to continuing her education to stay up to date on the most current research and information to bring to her clients.
For a full bio and other resources, please visit www.yourinnerdog.com.