Meet Wendy and Frances

Wendy Fast and Frances Smith were both certified as Practitioners in 1997. In the twenty years since then they have worked with private clients, held workshops at their farm and across the country, taught TTouch certification trainings, and given presentations to various canine associations.
 
What they say about themselves: 

"Both of us have extensive backgrounds in working with animals in addition to the work we've done with Tellington TTouch. 

During our childhoods, we both had animals as friends.  Most of Frances' experience was with dogs and horses, while Wendy had sheep, goat, chicken, duck, horse, cat and hamster friends in addition to her dog companions.  We both enjoyed teaching our friends tricks while spending lots of time with them.

As adults, our experiences blended, and together, we've raised and shown our beloved Scottish Deerhounds for over 45 years.  During this time we added chickens, milk goats, cats, rabbits, sheep and llamas to our family.  We are now down to our Deerhounds and one cat.

Because of our strong connection to the Deerhounds and the extensive showing and breeding we've done, we were attracted to the Tellington TTouch method; we found it was a way of making new and deeper connections with our animals that could help them learn.  It offered more compassionate ways of guiding behavior and helping with issues than the traditional methods we'd previously learned.

Going through the two year TTouch Certification course made it clear to us that what we were embarking on was not just a new way of working with animals.  It was a whole new way to view life. We discovered the interconnectedness of all creatures, and delighted in new opportunities to develop more satisfying relationships with animals and people.

We were certified as Practitioners in 1997, and since then we've worked with private clients, held workshops at our farm and across the country, assisted at TTouch trainings, and given presentations to canine associations.  In addition we have presented to various breed rescue groups, kennel clubs, and humane societies.  We look forward to seeing you at the training and sharing some of what we've learned with you."

Wendy and Frances



 

 

 
Happy Dog Ranch, in Littleton, Colorado has this mission: 

" . . . to provide a safe, happy and meaningful environment where nature and animals can work their miracles - transforming and enriching lives." The same has been said about the experience of a Tellington TTouch training, so TTouch at Happy Dog Ranch is hard to beat!

 

The ranch is nestled next to the foothills with excellent views of the entire Front Range. It is adjacent to the wildlife area of Chatfield State Park, which provides miles of hiking, dog walking and riding opportunities. The park also offers camping, boating and fishing. Five minutes away is the Waterton Canyon Trail, with big horn sheep and the beginning of the Colorado Trail. The area is rich in dinosaur fossils and one of the digs is nearby.

 

All amenities you could wish for are within a 15 minute drive: Castle Rock Outlet Stores, restaurants, Starbucks, grocery stores, movie theaters. Twenty minutes away is downtown Denver, with plays, movies, comedy clubs, museums, restaurants, parks, and other activities.

 

Make a holiday of your trip. Plan to take in some of the sights and activities - and why not bring friends and family? There's plenty to do!