Poppy Jack Russell Terrier - Aged 6

Issues

• Fear of thunder/fireworks - became a quivering wreck & hid in corner
• Vet visits - needed sedation for routine treatment
• Fear of big dogs
• Fear of smoke alarm - licked the wall
• Excessive barking
• Car travel - licking window & high-pitched bark

Observations

• Extreme fear of being handled
• Unable to get close without her snapping
• Fur around shoulders more curly then rest of body
• Lots of calming signals - especially lip licking
• Pants when anxious

Outcome

• After 1 session Poppy didn't leap off the sofa whenever owner got up or moved. More relaxed. Panting reduced.
• Session 3 - came to me for TTouches
• Session 5 - very happy to be approached & fussed by a stranger
• Vet visit - no sedation required. Muzzled (as a matter of course) but sat calmly for boosters & check-up
• Fireworks - ears flattened but apart from that showed no fear
• Poppy is much more relaxed in everyday life.

"I am so pleased with what TTouch has done for Poppy that I have started to train as a TTouch Practitioner" - Owner

8 Sessions & 1 Workshop