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Xtra Dog offers practitioner training in Association with Tellington TTouch® Canada

Tellington TTouch® Training is an internationally recognise method of training animals and at Xtra Dog we are delighted to be able to offer dog courses in conjunction with Tellington TTouch Canada. Currently all practitioner training is being offered online and with live teaching via Zoom, and reading material.  All practitioners in training are evaluated before being certified to practice the method. 

Practitioner training is offered either in person or vial online/livestream training. It is recommended that student attend at least a Level One course prior to attending an in-person training.

Photo: Linda Tellington-Jones (left) and her sister Robyn Hood (right) who established the method over 40-years ago.

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Pre-Register for the practitioner programme

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The Practitioner track is geared towards individuals currently working towards Tellington TTouch Practitioner certification but cannot attend the number of hands on trainings typically required for completion.

The  traditional Practitioner program requires attendance at six, 5 or 6 day hands-on workshops plus case studies.

To stay current with the present travel restrictions the programme has been updated.

Practitioner courses can now be completed entirely online and remotely.

Tellington TTouch Practitioners for Dogs may work one on one with clients as official representatives of the work.

Practitioner Certification via Online and Livestream Learning

Becoming a Practitioner with Tellington TTouch Online Courses requires a certain amount of self discipline, interest in learning and a commitment to practice.

For those who have not previously attended any in person trainings, the first step would be to attend an our monthly Tellington TTouch Introduction courses  prior to  taking a Level 1 Interactive course.

After the initial course, students continue taking sessions to amass 60 credits to cover the core curriculum. This includes taking Level 1 and Level 2 two times, ideally with at least 2 different instructors. As well as the working with clients course (available directly though Tellington TTouch Canada).

In addition to these courses, a variety of Electives* may count for credits, such as TTouch-For-You® or any dog or companion animal related Interactive course that has not been mentioned previously.

Students may also choose to add a single online Course that may count as credits, this must be a course that is not included in the Intro, Level 1, or Level 2 options.  These are completely self paced.

Once a student has earned at least 60 credits and completed course assignments, including the 5 detailed Case Studies; they are eligible for the evaluation process

Step One – 

Interactive online/Zoom Tellington TTouch for dogs with certified TTouch Teachers (10 hours/6 credits) (optional)

Step Two – 

Level One, Dog Course go deeper!

Interactive online/Zoom classes with certified Tellington TTouch Instructors (20 hours/10 credits) 

Level 1 Getting in TTouch with Your Dogs Online Study Program (16 hours of self-study/4 credits)

Engaging assignments and feedback on your increasing skills

Take a level One or Level two course for a second time and receive discounted pricing

Step Three – 

Level Two, Dog Course dive in!

Interactive online/Zoom classes with certified TTouch Instructors (20 hours/10 credits)

Level 2 Getting in TTouch with Your Dogs Online Study Program (16 hours of self-study/4 credits)

Engaging assignments and feedback on your increasing skills

Take a level One or Level two course for a second time and receive discounted pricing

Step Four – 

Working with Clients – Learn and Share!

Interactive online/Zoom classes with certified TTouch Instructors (20 hours/10 credits)

Level 2 Getting in TTouch with Your Dogs Online Study Program (16 hours of self-study/4 credits)

Engaging assignments and feedback on your increasing skills

Please contact Tellington TTouch Canada for more information about this course

Step Five – 

Evaluation Process – Demonstrate your skills

Complete Steps 1-4 (plus Electives* as necessary to gain 60 credits)

Feel confident with your understanding of the Core Curriculum

Register for Certification Evaluation

Complete 5 detailed case studies

Score 80% or more on a written test

Demonstrate an excellent understanding of Tellington TTouch Philosophy

Demonstrate proficiency in practical skills.

Demonstrate competency  in a Client Session video submission

Please contact Tellington TTouch Canada for more information about evaluation

*Electives may include online course content not included in core curriculum courses.

Upon Completion of 60 credits you are permitted to be evaluated.

Many students will prefer to attend more Interactive courses, register for elective courses, or enlist the support of a mentor prior to evaluation.

You are welcome to attend more Interactive courses, register for elective courses, or enlist the support of a mentor prior to evaluation.

The nature of the Tellington TTouch Method is that learning is somewhat “spiral” or “layered”. The more you learn, the more you refine and add to existing skills and knowledge. For this reason taking any Level of Interactive course more than once will NOT feel redundant.

Certification is contingent on the evaluation of the coursework, videos, and overall skill level.