MEDIA RELEASE

Linda Tellington-Jones, PhD (Hon), is the world-renowned author, creator and founder of the Tellington TTouch Method, a gentle form of bodywork for the enhancement of behavior, performance and health of companion animals and horses.

She will host an afternoon learning session and fundraiser for the Hawaii Island Humane Society 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Keauhou Kona Yacht Club at Keauhou Bay.

Participants will learn how to do TTouch on the mouth, ears, tail and paws of their dogs. They will also learn selected exercises in the Playground for Higher Learning under Tellington-Jones’ watchful eye.

Participants may bring their own dog but dogs from Hawaii Island Humane Society will be available to practice with as well.

“My small, mixed-breed female was stubborn and willful. The only way I could control her was with a prong collar,” said Barbara Hoke, a TTouch advocate. “It seemed cruel to me and was actually doing damage to her throat. I had one session with TTouch and there was a radical, immediate, and positive change that’s continued to progress. Since I’ve learned to use TTouch, she’s become a joy to be around.”

Register by Monday, Feb. 1 and cost for the 4-hour training session is $35. Cost is $45 after Feb. 1. Hawaii Island Humane Society volunteers are $20. Pupus are included.

To register, contact Tellington-Jones at 322-6672, or email ltjk@kona.net. Or contact Kim Cox Carneal at 315-3725 or via email, kim@ttouch.com.

More information is also available online at www.ttouch.com

The mission of the Hawaii Island Humane Society is to promote respect for all animals, prevent cruelty to animals, eliminate pet overpopulation, and enhance the relationship between humans and animals. HIHS holds a contract with the County of Hawaii to enforce certain animal-related laws and it offers 24-hour service for injured animals and other animal emergencies, humane education classes, low-cost spay and neuter services, lost and found assistance, microchipping and more.

Contact the Humane Society at 329-1175 or www.HIHS.org