Toni Shelbourne - Animal Behaviourist and Author

04/06/2025

Loved teaching the staff and students on the grooming course at Capel Manor College

22/05/2025

Specialising in fear and anxiety issues. On-going support for reactive dogs through the Reactive to Responsive programme.
https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/
https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/reactive-to-responsive.html
https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/books/ HELP! My Dog….. book series

21/05/2025

Here is a quick reminder of all the in-person, online, and self-paced courses I offer in Tellington TTouch.
https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/diary-of-events.html - In person or live online courses
https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/webinars.html - Self-paced courses
If you can’t find a course to suit you, or in your area, contact me via my website for details of hosting a workshop in your area or booking a private consultation.
https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/

Toni has a unique blend of experience spanning decades. She works with and specialises in the stress management and emotional anxiety of animals. Although she mainly focuses on helping dogs, Toni also works with cats, small animals, birds and zoo species, especially canids.

29/04/2025

My latest self-paced applied Tellington TTouch® course is now available.

Nail Clipping and Paw Handling

Struggling with nail trims or foot handling? Learn gentle, proven Tellington TTouch® techniques to help dogs feel safer, calmer, and more cooperative. This self-paced course gives you practical strategies and compassionate tools to build trust and reduce stress — whether you’re working with your own dog, rescue dogs, or clients’ dogs. For more info and to book https://learn.ttouch.ca/product/applied-ttouch-for-nail-clipping-and-paw-handling/
(NB. Link takes you to another website)

Self-Paced Online Course | Tellington TTouch® Training Struggling with nail trims or foot handling? Learn gentle, proven Tellington TTouch® techniques to help dogs feel safer, calmer, and more cooperative. Taught by Accredited Animal Behaviourist and TTouch Instructor Toni Shelbourne, this self-pa...

15/04/2025

Taster Workshop
If your dog struggles with behavioural issues and you have tried everything else, why not come and learn about Tellington TTouch Training in this 2-hour evening taster session on the 22nd April 2025 at Potter Paws near Stoke Mandeville. For more info and how to book click on this link https://www.potterpaws.co.uk/workshops/ttouch-workshop/

TTouch is a valuable tool that can help animals overcome a variety of problems including:
Dislike of contact
Fear of the vet, grooming issues, handling issues, reluctance to be petted, hand shyness, body defensiveness due to injury.
Noise sensitivity
Fear of thunder, fear of fireworks, gun shyness, reaction to household noises.
Lack of balance
Leash pulling, stumbling, stiffness, training difficulties, poor performance, gait irregularities.
Hyperactivity/Restlessness
Jumping up, excessive chewing, excitability, spinning, excessive panting, pacing, inability to settle, lack of concentration.
Nervousness
Fear biting, timidity, lack of confidence, reluctance to socialize, separation anxiety, jealousy.
Travelling issues
Excitability, excessive vocalisation, vomiting, excessive salivation, restlessness, reluctance to get in the car.

15/04/2025

Book giveaway!!!
Do you worry whenever you need to make a vet appointment?
It is inevitable that at some point in your dog’s life he will have to undergo treatment at a veterinary surgery. Many dogs struggle with veterinary procedures and some won’t even walk into the building! So how can you help your dog tolerate being handled by veterinary staff and how do you build resilience so he doesn’t carry that negative experience forward to the next visit?...
Well we have something that will help! This wonderful little book by INTODogs Behaviourist Toni Shelbourne - Animal Behaviourist and Author and we have 3 signed copies to give away. All you have to do is LIKE the page, leave and comment, and don't forget to share so everyone can be in with a chance. The winners will be announced next Friday (Good Friday) - if you can't wait that long these great books are available on amazon and directly from the author- at https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/books/ Good luck everyone.

06/01/2025

A few photos of me over the years. Thank you to Katharine Brunsch for putting these together.

I have just added some 2025 events on my website. Check them out here https://www.tonishelbourne.co.uk/diary-of-events.html

also have a new self-paced course to help dogs that bark, chew, and find it difficult to have their mouths handled. You can find the course here https://learn.ttouch.ca/product/applied-tellington-ttouch-for-vocal-dogs-dogs-that-chew-and-for-mouth-handling/

10/12/2024

Free Series - Dog Behaviour Solutions

Is your dog faced with behavioural challenges?
If so, perhaps you’re feeling frustrated, hopeless, angry, scared, sad, and desperate for solutions.
I want to share an amazing opportunity for you to join me Toni Shelbourne TTouch Instructor, and other leading dog experts for a FREE, AVAIYA University online series that I am participating in - specifically designed to help your unique dog break free from their challenges.
It’s called The Dog Behaviour Solutions Series, https://tshelbourne--avaiya.thrivecart.com/dbss-special/ and it’s free to watch starting December 12th!

This online series is brought to you by Ike Allen & Ande Anderson, Co-Owners of AVAIYA University (creators & teachers of transformational courses, books, films and online events such as The Dog Nutrition Solutions Series, Reversing Type 2 Diabetes, Canine Calm, and many more).

Mark your calendar and save your spot right here by clicking this link. https://tshelbourne--avaiya.thrivecart.com/dbss-special/

After you register, keep an eye out for AVAIYA’s email for specific details on accessing the classes.

To your happy, healthy dog,

All the best from

Toni

P.S. Please share the love and forward this email to your friends, family and community – anyone with dogs! Thank you for helping us help dogs and their humans (-:

31/10/2024

It's the start of Diwali today so expect the fireworks. Being Halloween it might be a double whammy for your dogs, so be prepared