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Xtra Dog

We manufacture and sell the Xtra Dog Walking harness and a range of US dog products. We also offer many of our products to the trade.

We also offer one to one training locally and run dog courses around the UK and on Zoom details can be found at www.xtradog.training

10/01/2025

The countdown is on! Tellington TTouch will be "Cell-ebrating" half a century of the Tellington Method January 24-26, 2025 in Orlando, Florida!

If you cannot join in person you can still learn and enjoy some amazing presentations through live-stream registration! Register and you can watch the presentations live OR with lifetime access to all recordings.

They have a fabulous line up of presenters including 4 great topics from our Keynote speaker: Dr. Stephanie Cote DVM. You won't want to miss this!

Keynote Presentations with Dr. Stephanie Cote DVM:

🌟 "How did this happen? The cause of all diseases… and how to feel better"

Understanding how all diseases occur and how to support the body’s healing and well being.

Is it stress? How do I fix this? Are bacteria good or bad? Microbiome or infection?

How to stay in balance with all the organisms that use your tissues to survive and keep you alive.

🌟 "An Introduction to Acupuncture, Craniosacral and Postural Rehabilitation"

My favourite manual therapy tools for supporting the body in functioning, feeling and moving better.

Ideas to add to your TTOUCH practice.

🌟 "Getting old: Geriatric medicine & palliative care "

What to do when your pet is “getting old”? A review of diet, vaccines, pain management, common emergencies, testing, vet visits, stress, supplements & end of life support so you can feel good about caring for your aging animal companion.

🌟 "25 things I say 25 times a day after 25 years in veterinary practice"

What I wish everyone knew they could do before they go to the vet.

Conference Presentations:

🌟 Half a Century of the Tellington Method - Linda Tellington-Jones

🌟 TTouch & Proprioception for Dogs & Horses – Rachel Jackson

🌟 TTouch in Rehabilitation – Karin Freiling

🌟 Integrating Flower Essences & Acupressure with TTouch – Kathleen Aspenns

🌟 TTouch Success Stories: Extreme Physical Deficits – Sanju Ramachandran

🌟 How TTouch brings Light to the Cells as a Form of Healing Communication: Theory & Practice – Elinor Silverstein
🌟 TTouch Behavior Insights for Cats – Toni Shelbourne

Register here: https://learn.ttouch.ca/product/tellington-ttouch-cell-ebration-learning-conference-january-24-26-2025-live-stream-registration/

05/01/2025

12 TTouch days of Christmas Final day.

Today we review what we have learnt about the different elements of TTouch. Thank you for watching over the past 12 days.

04/01/2025

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day Eleven

Today we discuss the TTouch body wrap, how to introduce it and how to tie a quarter wrap.

03/01/2025

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 10

Today we are talking about loose lead walking and using the harmony Leash and how we can add TTouch into our dog management. Hope you enjoy.

02/01/2025

Welcome to the 12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 9.

Today we are discussing why we use harnesses in Tellington TTouch and harness design

. Hope you find this interesting.

01/01/2025

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 8.

Today we are discussing extremity touches, looking at the ear TTouch and the tail TTouch. Hope you enjoy

01/01/2025

Wishing our clients and students a happy new year

31/12/2024

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 7

Today we are talking about the Python Lift. Hope this is useful

30/12/2024

12 TTouch days of Christmas day Six. Today we explore the Racoon TTouch. Hope you find it interesting.

29/12/2024

12 days of Christmas Day 5.

Today we are talking about the Zebra TTouch. I was going to demonstrate with a stuffed dog, but Magick video bombed me so she did a great as a demo dog. Hope you enjoy

28/12/2024

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 4

Today I am talking about the different pressures and tempos to use when doing the TTouches. Hope you enjoy.

Today I am talking about the different pressures and tempos to use when doing the TTouches. Hope you enjoy

27/12/2024

12 TTouch days of Christmas Christmas day 3.

Tellington TTouch bodywork. Hope you find this interesting

26/12/2024

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 2.

Today I am talking about why I love Tellington TTouch and the power of observations. Hope you enjoy.

25/12/2024

Welcome to Day one of the 12 days of Christmas with me, Alex Wilson. Today I am discussing observations of dogs on Christmas Day. Please feel free to share.

24/12/2024

Wishing all of our customers and students a very happy Christmas and New Year. We thank you for supporting us in 2024 and look forward to working with you next year. Best wishes, Alex, Matt, Jane, Nate, Gail, Linda, Liza and last but not least Magick

20/12/2024

Join me every day from Christmas day until the 12th night when I will post a new video discussing a different aspect of TTouch for dogs.

20/12/2024

The box office for our Tellington TTouch Intensive Zoom workshop opens at 6pm GMT, 1pm EST. If you are interested in attending pm us for a 25% off discount code and booking info. Hope to see you there. fans

20/12/2024

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝘿𝙤𝙜𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙀𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘆, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀. 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿:

1. Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, a substance toxic to dogs. Dark and baking chocolates are particularly dangerous due to their high theobromine content. Even small amounts can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heart rate, or seizures.

2. Christmas Pudding and Mince Pies
These festive treats often contain raisins, currants, and sultanas. These dried fruits, along with grapes, are highly toxic to dogs and can lead to kidney failure. The addition of alcohol or artificial sweeteners like xylitol in some recipes increases the danger.

3. Macadamia Nuts
These nuts are often included in holiday snacks and baked goods. Macadamias can cause weakness, vomiting, tremors, and hyperthermia in dogs, even in small quantities.

4. Onions, Garlic, and Leeks
All members of the allium family are toxic to dogs. They can cause gastrointestinal irritation and damage to red blood cells, leading to anemia. Beware of these ingredients in stuffing or leftover holiday meals.

5. Alcohol
Even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful. Dogs are highly sensitive to ethanol and hops (found in beer), which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, and potentially fatal central nervous system depression.

6. Christmas Plants
Many holiday plants are toxic to dogs:

Poinsettias: Mildly toxic, causing irritation to the mouth and stomach, leading to drooling or vomiting.
Holly and Mistletoe: Both can cause severe gastrointestinal distress, drooling, and abdominal pain. Mistletoe may also affect the heart.
Amaryllis: Can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and tremors.

7. Bones from Cooked Meat
While it’s tempting to give your dog a festive treat, cooked bones can splinter easily and cause choking or internal injuries. Always stick to safe dog treats.

8. Artificial Sweeteners
Xylitol, found in sugar-free candies, baked goods, and gum, is highly toxic. It can cause rapid insulin release, leading to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure, or death.

9. Leftovers and Fatty Foods
Greasy, rich, or fatty leftovers like gravy or turkey skin can cause pancreatitis in dogs, a painful and serious condition. Always keep table scraps away from your pet.

10. Decorations and Wrapping Materials
Tinsel, ribbons, and ornaments may look like toys to dogs but can cause choking, intestinal blockages, or injuries if ingested.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Secure Food: Keep treats, desserts, and table scraps out of reach.
Monitor Guests: Inform visitors not to feed your dog without permission.
Dog-Safe Zone: Designate a quiet, food-free area for your dog during parties.
Emergency Plan: Keep the contact information for your vet or a poison control hotline handy.

By staying vigilant, you can ensure that the festive season remains joyful and safe for your furry friend.

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12 TTouch days of Christmas Final day. Today we review what we have learnt about the different elements of TTouch. Thank you for watching over the past 12 days. #dogsuk #puppy #dogbehaviourtraining #tellingtonmethode #cutepuppy #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #calmdogsarehappydogs #xtradogtraining #xtradog

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day Eleven Today we discuss the TTouch body wrap, how to introduce it and how to tie a quarter wrap. #dogsuk #puppy #dogbehaviourtraining #tellingtonmethode #cutepuppy #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #calmdogsarehappydogs #xtradogtraining #xtradog

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 10 Today we are talking about loose lead walking and using the harmony Leash and how we can add TTouch into our dog management. Hope you enjoy. #dogsuk #puppy #dogbehaviourtraining #tellingtonmethode #cutepuppy #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #calmdogsarehappydogs #xtradogtraining #xtradog

Welcome to the 12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 9. Today we are discussing why we use harnesses in Tellington TTouch and harness design #dogsuk #puppy #dogbehaviourtraining #tellingtonmethode #cutepuppy #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #calmdogsarehappydogs #xtradogtraining #xtradog . Hope you find this interesting.

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 8. Today we are discussing extremity touches, looking at the ear TTouch and the tail TTouch. Hope you enjoy #dogsuk #puppy #dogbehaviourtraining #tellingtonmethode #cutepuppy #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #calmdogsarehappydogs #xtradogtraining #xtradog

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 7 Today we are talking about the Python Lift. Hope this is useful #dogsuk #puppy #dogbehaviourtraining #tellingtonmethode #cutepuppy #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #calmdogsarehappydogs #xtradogtraining #xtradog

12 TTouch days of Christmas day Six. Today we explore the Racoon TTouch. Hope you find it interesting. #dogsuk #puppy #tellingtonmethode #companionanimals #tellingtonttouch #calmdog #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #ttouch #xtradog #xtradogtraining #calmdogsarehappydogs #caninebodylanguage #caninebodylanguage #dogbodylanguage #tellington #dogsoninstagram #canineenrichment #dogsuk #dogsatchristmas #dogslife #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining

12 days of Christmas Day 5. Today we are talking about the Zebra TTouch. I was going to demonstrate with a stuffed dog, but Magick video bombed me so she did a great as a demo dog. Hope you enjoy #dogsuk #puppy #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #ttouch #xtradogtraining #xtradog #dogbodylanguage #caninebodylanguage #dogbodylanguage

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 4 Today I am talking about the different pressures and tempos to use when doing the TTouches. Hope you enjoy. #dogsuk #puppy #dogbehaviourtraining #tellingtonmethode #companionanimals #calmdog #tellingtonttouch #dogs #calmdogs #TellingtonTTouch #ttouch #xtradogtraining #calmdogsarehappydogs #xtradog #dogsuk #dogsuk #caninebodylanguage #canineenrichment #dogbodylanguage #dogsoninstagram #tellington #puppies #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #Tellington #dogbehaviour #getintouch #caninebodylanguagespecialist #doglanguage #canineconfidence #positivereinforcement Today I am talking about the different pressures and tempos to use when doing the TTouches. Hope you enjoy

12 TTouch days of Christmas Christmas day 3. Tellington TTouch bodywork. Hope you find this interesting #puppylove #canineenrichment #dogbodylanguage #telligtonttouch #tellington #caninebodylanguage #dogsoninstagram #mindfulness #dogsuk #tellingtonttouch #TellingtonTTouch #xtradog #xtradogtraining

12 TTouch days of Christmas Day 2. Today I am talking about why I love Tellington TTouch and the power of observations. Hope you enjoy. #puppy #puppylove #tellingtonttouch #xtradog #canineenrichment #dogbodylanguage

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