A Sensitive Approach to the Stress Responses of Anxious Dogs
A self-regulated dog makes natural nervous system adjustments to changing environmental stimuli. When environmental cues fall within a dog's emotional safe zone, the parasympathetic nervous system signals the body and brain that it's safe to eat, play, rest, explore, and engage socially.
Yet, the dog's automatic survival mechanism stands ready to react instantly to perceived danger. The symp...
What Does It Mean to Be Emotionally Available for Your Sensitive Dog?
People need emotional support at all stages of life, from infancy to old age. A caring presence makes happy times happier and sad times bearable. The more we learn about dogs, the more we understand that their emotional needs are no different from ours.
Circle of Security International promotes responsive parenting for human children. These parenting principles also apply to raising self-re...
Inside Sensitive Dogs
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