1st IPTouch Session Facilitate Permission IPTouch Comfort Flows: What type of flooring is present and does the animal have any difficulties with walking, running, sitting…? What type of bedding is used and is this animal allowed on furniture? This will affect the IPTouch position during the sessions. If necessary, bring supplies for the animal’s comfort and your own—a pad, towel, table, or stool to sit on. Create and remember this animal’s movement needs during the IPTouch time, always keeping safety concerns in mind. Think about how equipment and specialty activities may affect the animals comfort vs. discomfort from a saddle, bits, collars, leashes … Is their cage THEIR HOME SPACE. Do you need a protective towel, perch, glove to activate or request permission to begin IPTouch? What side of the cage does Snake eat on…..Do you need to use a stuffed animal and ‘show’ the owner IPTouch approaches? Mammal Respect Goes In All Directions: You MUST have some approach to let the animals know THEY DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO HURT YOU. You will respect them, but you must have the same in return. This aspect will make it easier to go into a home where the human is paying you for IPTouch, but the animal keeps walking away. You as the Animal Massage And Care Practitioner MUST find a way to communicate and take polite control of the situation. The pet will say thanks after IPTouch! If the animal will not allow you to touch, use a stuffed animal to demonstrate techniques as the owner IPTouches their pet. Who do you ask?...The ANIMAL…. Innovative Pet Therapy
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