3-5 Sessions Close Together

 Clients should be told up front 3 to 5 session is the best IPT permission recipe. 3 is a minimal magic number for animal minds and tissues to remember, relax, and for IPTouch to begin working! Your techniques will progress as the animal gives you permission. Activating long term loving memory is the key to IPTouch permission.

 The first 3- 5 IPT sessions should be within a 2 week time frame, for animals with a new home, new owner, ‘hard’ past memories…This creates bonded permission and guides IPTouch towards a full analysis for IPT goals and owner homework information.

 Some animals respond to 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour….Some animals will need 30 minutes or a few sessions for permission to begin. LISTEN! Owner Homework is VERY important.

 Each time you make an IPTouch visit, note the techniques used, time tolerated, improvements, results, and revise your goals for this animal.

 Give humans homework to create IPT consistency. The carry over touches both emotional and physical well-being of pets. IPTouch MUST be enjoyable & should include a loving caretaker.

Before the First Session

Pre-Visit Archiving: Begin this on the phone prior to the first meeting with the animal or share a free consultation visit. Keep track of owner name, phone, address, email, fax, visit dates, animal’s name, age, breed, species, veterinarian, shot dates, medical concerns, whether spayed/neutered, medications, past memories, nutrition, snacks, likes, dislikes, athletic activities, equipment used (bridles, bits, collars), comments, and anything else important to this animal’s wellness.

Archive Format: Be open to format changes. Different animals may require different memory tools. Surroundings will require different formats for animal information. For example, consider the different analysis possibilities for animals at rescue reserves, zoos, with pet sitters, groomers, trainers, stables, vet offices, and other animal facilities.

Quick Observational Assessment: When you meet the animal, is he/she shy, friendly, fearful, flighty…? Do they live with other animals or children? These can give you cues to tension patterns you might encounter. Pay attention to gait: when walking, is the animal’s head up or down, tail centered, toes in or out? Can the animal stand with four legs evenly spaced? Think center of gravity for improved balance. What is the handler-animal relationship? This is especially important with horse and rider, and attitudes of both.