ALEX WILSON (P3)
Senior Practitioner (P3) – United Kingdom
Alex delivers comprehensive TTouch training sessions ranging from one to three days, available both in-person and online. He provides live virtual sessions and individual consultations, with the ability to work with clients globally. His courses can count towards practitioner certification.
Alex brings extensive knowledge and experience to all his teaching and client work. Until 2021, he held the position of Senior Instructor at the Dog Training College, where he played a key role in creating their Canine Body Language and Reactive Rascals courses. He holds Advanced Certification in Dog Training Instruction from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK (APDT) and is qualified in games-based training methods.
Beyond training, Alex is a published author with a diverse portfolio. His 2007 book, Whales and Dolphins of Great Britain, co-authored with Dylan Walker, merged his passion for marine mammals with scientific research. He has since authored two dog-focused books, sharing his expertise with an international readership. Alex regularly contributes articles to Dogs Today magazine. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys training his Dalmatian, Magick, and pursuing his ongoing interest in cetacean research.
Dr. Erica Cosijn (P2)
Practitioner (P2) – South Africa
Dr. Erica offers one and two-day hands-on training programmes and live online sessions. Based in Pretoria, she provides in-person one-to-one support locally and virtual consultations via Zoom. Erica also specialises in her Nasty Noises programme, delivered through live online sessions.
Dr Erica holds a PhD in Information Science and undergraduate qualifications in Physics and Mathematics. She initially worked as a university lecturer before joining her husband’s business, specialising in noise impact assessments. This distinctive combination of scientific knowledge and her love of dogs naturally guided her towards certification as a Tellington TTouch Practitioner.
She developed and teaches the globally recognised Nasty Noises programme, which she delivers to students around the world. Dr Erica has also written a book of the same title and is a qualified Talk Dog Instructor. Alongside her teaching commitments, she provides specialist consultations for owners of noise-sensitive dogs, supporting them in understanding and addressing their dogs’ sound-related stress using evidence-based, compassionate approaches.
Linda Reader (P)
Practitioner (P1) – United Kingdom
Linda specialises in individual consultations along the south coast and via online sessions. She also provides expert guidance to professional groomers looking to integrate TTouch techniques into their grooming practice.
Linda’s connection with dogs began in her Australian childhood, growing up with an Australian Terrier and Scotch Collies. Later, in her native Tasmania, she shared her life with a Border Collie and competed in sheepdog trials, deepening her understanding of canine intelligence and connection.
Following her move to the UK, Linda became guardian to a Collie x Poodle and four Standard Poodles. A challenging grooming experience with her Collie mix in 2010 sparked a career change. She trained as a City and Guilds Level 3 Pet Stylist and went on to compete in grooming competitions, including at Crufts with her Poodles. Linda established a successful grooming business and spent three and a half years teaching at a leading UK grooming college.
Her dedication to compassionate, force-free grooming methods and her desire to truly understand dogs drew her to Tellington TTouch in 2020, leading to her certification as a Tellington TTouch® Practitioner. Linda is also a certified dog trainer with a Level 3 qualification in dog behaviour, and remains committed to staying current with the latest research and best practices in canine car.