Canine Support with Katharine Brunsch

12/06/2026

🎉 Look what arrived today! 🎉

I'm so excited to share some of the fantastic prizes that will be up for grabs in our special charity raffle at the upcoming TTouch Taster Evening.

🐾 A signed copy of Operation Ark by Pen Farthing
🐾 NOWZAD dog treat bag
🐾 NOWZAD insulated mug with carabiner
🐾 NOWZAD notebook
🐾 NOWZAD bottle opener

Every raffle ticket purchased will help support the incredible work of NOWZAD, helping animals and the people who care for them in areas affected by conflict and hardship.

If you've not heard the remarkable story behind NOWZAD, it's well worth a read. What began with one rescued dog in Afghanistan has grown into an organisation dedicated to helping animals in need around the world. From providing veterinary care and vaccination programmes to supporting animals affected by conflict, including those in Ukraine. NOWZAD continues to make a real difference to the lives of both animals and the people who care for them. 💛🐾

And of course, the raffle is just one part of the evening!

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming introduction to Tellington TTouch®, where you'll discover gentle techniques that can help support your dog's confidence, body awareness, focus and emotional wellbeing.

☕ Tea, coffee and biscuits included
🎟️ Special charity raffle
🐾 Part of the proceeds and all raffle proceeds donated to NOWZAD

📅 Thursday 13th August 2026
🕖 7pm – 9pm
📍 West Buckland Village Hall, Wellington TA21 9NA
🎟️ £20 per person

Places are limited, so if you'd like to join us, please click the event link in the comments to find out more and book your place.

💜 We can't wait to see you there.

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

🐾 Does Your Dog Have a Warm-Up Routine? 🐾

Before exercise, sport or physical activity, most of us understand the importance of warming up our bodies.

But have you ever thought about doing the same for your dog?

Whether your dog enjoys Hoopers, Agility, Rally-O, Scentwork, Mantrailing or simply long countryside walks, activity places demands on muscles, joints and the nervous system.

Just as important is what happens afterwards.

Recovery isn't just for human athletes.

Gentle TTouch bodywork can be a wonderful way to help your dog unwind after activity, release tension and transition back into a calmer state.

🐶 Support preparation.
💚 Support recovery.
✨ Support the whole dog.

If you'd like to learn more about how TTouch can support active dogs, I'd love to welcome you to my upcoming TTouch Taster Evening.

📅 Thursday 13th August 2026
🕖 7pm – 9pm
📍 West Buckland Village Hall, Wellington, TA21 9NA
🎟️ £20 per person

🐾 Plus, part of the proceeds and all raffle proceeds will be donated to the NOWZAD Charity.

For more information or to book your place, please see the event link in the comments (or my Bio).

11/06/2026

If you'd like to help support Nowzad join us for our TTouch Taster Evening on the 13th of August at West Buckland Village Hall.
https://www.caninesupport.co.uk/ttouch-taster-evening-aug26/

10/06/2026

🐾 When an Active Dog Retires 🐾

Retirement can be a big adjustment - not just for us, but for our dogs too.

Perhaps age, injury, health changes or simply life circumstances mean they can no longer enjoy the activities they once loved.

It's easy to focus on what has been lost.

The agility courses.
The competitions.
The training sessions.
The excitement of working together towards a goal.

But what if we shifted our focus?

What if retirement became an opportunity to support our dogs in different ways?

💚 Gentle movement
💚 Body awareness
💚 Confidence
💚 Emotional wellbeing
💚 Connection and companionship

Many retired activity dogs still enjoy learning, exploring and spending quality time with their guardians.

A TTouch Enrichment Playground can provide opportunities for thoughtful movement and problem-solving, while TTouch bodywork can help support comfort, body awareness and relaxation.

Sometimes our dogs no longer need bigger challenges.

Sometimes they simply need different ones.

The relationship doesn't end when the sport ends. In many ways, it simply enters a new chapter. 🐶✨

🐶 Whether your dog is still active, slowing down a little, or enjoying retirement, there are many ways we can continue to support them. If you'd like to learn more, you'll find details about my upcoming TTouch Taster Evening in the comments (or in my bio).

09/06/2026

🐾 One of the things I love most about the TTouch Enrichment Playground is watching dogs begin to approach the world differently.

Over the last few weeks, I've been spending more time exploring the Playground with my own dogs again, and I'd genuinely forgotten how much they enjoy it.

Not because it "wears them out", but because it creates opportunities to:

🐾 sniff

🐾 investigate

🐾 make choices

🐾 move thoughtfully

🐾 build body awareness

🐾 and develop confidence through exploration

Very often, confidence doesn't look big or dramatic.

Sometimes it's simply:

✨ pausing to investigate something new

✨ stepping onto a surface they once avoided

✨ sniffing instead of reacting

✨ choosing to explore something unfamiliar

✨ feeling safe enough to stay curious

These small moments often tell us far more than we realise.

They help us understand our dogs better and create opportunities to support them in ways that feel achievable and enjoyable.

This is exactly why I created the TTouch Enrichment Playground Course.

The course brings together many of the elements I love about Tellington TTouch® — including Free Work, Groundwork, thoughtful movement and different forms of enrichment — helping dogs and guardians learn together through exploration and shared experiences.

And the best part?

You don't need lots of specialist equipment.

Many of the activities use simple household items you probably already have.

✨ Sometimes the most meaningful learning happens when we slow down, become part of the experience, and allow our dogs the freedom to explore at their own pace.

If you'd like to learn more about the TTouch Enrichment Playground, you'll find the course details in the comments below.

https://www.caninesupport.co.uk/courses/ttouch-enrichment-playground

Learn how to create calming, confidence-building enrichment experiences for your dog using the TTouch Enrichment Playground approach.

09/06/2026

🐾 The Dog Behind the Activity 🐾

When we take part in activities with our dogs, it's easy to focus on the activity itself.

The perfect contact position.
The fastest time.
The cleanest run.
The perfect indication.
The next training goal.

But what about the dog behind the activity?

✨ Body awareness
✨ Confidence
✨ Emotional wellbeing
✨ Physical comfort
✨ Feeling safe in their own body

These things don't just matter in activities – they influence how our dogs move, learn, focus and interact with the world around them.

Whether your dog enjoys Hoopers, Agility, Rally-O, Scentwork, Mantrailing or simply learning new things with you, supporting the whole dog can be just as important as teaching the next skill.

Sometimes the biggest improvements come not from asking for more, but from helping our dogs feel more comfortable, balanced and confident.

This is one of the reasons I love Tellington TTouch®. Through gentle bodywork, body wraps and groundwork exercises, TTouch helps dogs develop greater body awareness, balance and confidence, while also supporting their physical and emotional wellbeing.

That's exactly what we'll be exploring at my upcoming TTouch Taster Evening: Supporting the Body & Mind of Active Dogs.

📅 Thursday 13th August 2026
🕖 7pm – 9pm
📍 West Buckland Village Hall, Wellington, TA21 9NA
🎟️ £20 per person

🐾 Plus, part of the proceeds and all raffle proceeds will be donated to the NOWZAD Charity.

For more information or to book your place, please see the event link in the comments.

05/06/2026