What is Tellington Touch and what makes it unique? According to founder Linda Tellington-Jones, it's a combination of neuromuscular therapies based on human-centered treatments, such as those created by renowned scientist Moshe Feldenkrais, that can be applied to both domestic and wild animals.

During the three-hour workshop, Chitwood and Lehman demonstrated "Noah's March," "Abalone Touch," and several other touches on Shelter cats and dogs. Each touch has a specific purpose such as relieving stress or facilitating healing. Chitwood and Lehman included a demonstration on how elastic bandage wraps can be used therapeutically to help animals develop a greater awareness about how they move their bodies. Attendees also learned how to recognize "calming signals," those indicators animals send that can help us detect apprehension, anxiety, or uncertainty.