Inside Sensitive Dogs
Inside sensitive dogs is a seed of resilience with the capacity for growth. Nurture a dog's fragile emotions with a balance of knowledge and kindness. Relieve your dog's anxiety, fear, and trauma responses to everyday experiences. Bring comfort to your dog and peace back into your lifestyle! Watch your dog's distress diminish as you add simple trauma-informed practices each month. No guilt, no judgement, no overwhelm! You've got this!
The PLAY System [Video]
Neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp researched and described seven primary emotional systems found in mammals. The PLAY system has a huge impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/jKGfc2THNQs
Sep 26, 2025
The Science of Emotion in Animals
Research shows the existence of seven primary emotional systems in the brains of all mammals. Neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp described the seven distinct systems that reside in different areas of the most ancient parts of the brain. The emotions are innate, not learned.
Three of the systems are...
Sep 26, 2025
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Essential Principles for Caregivers of Sensitive Dogs
Protect the well-being of sensitive dogs so they can feel safer and less afraid.
The path for a caregiver with a sensitive or traumatized dog is a maze of challenges and setbacks. It isn't easy to navigate, and the journey can be lonely and disheartening. To further complicate things, social nor...
Aug 26, 2025
Why? "Because I said so!" [Video]
Compliance, Defiance, and Consent
In this month's audio, I present ideas about appeasement in dogs. Next, we dive into related ideas about compliance and obedience as they often define a "good" dog.
Compliance can be a trauma response
Saying "No" is a healthy response from your dog
Valid consen...
Aug 26, 2025
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Do dogs "just want to please"? And if so, then who are they pleasing?
When you hear a dog described as "wanting to please", it usually means that the dog is seen as obedient, that is, a "good dog". But there's a significant downside. That's what I want to share with you in this month's audio.
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Aug 26, 2025
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Sometimes Dogs Do Things Just Because They Want To! [Video]
This video is about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and what can go wrong if you mix them. Is it still fun if you have to do it?
Jul 26, 2025
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The Flip Side of Complaining About Your Dog's Unwanted Behaviors [Audio]
Complaining about what your dog does has unintended consequences. But you can flip those results and make good things happen!
Listen to the Audio below:
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Jul 26, 2025
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The Secret to Managing Your Dog's Behavior without Force
Sooner or later, everybody caves to pressure...peer pressure, family pressure, time pressure, guilt pressure. Pressure can show up as physical, emotional, fear of rejection, fear of judgment, avoiding embarrassment, etc.
Most people hate external pressure from others, but even more than that,...
Jul 26, 2025
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Fireworks Readiness Checklists
The checklists in this post are reminders which you can consult at a glance. Helping noise-sensitive dogs navigate seasonal experiences that are aversive to their sensitivities takes planning, awareness, and responsibility on your part.
First is the Care Checklist. It has lists in three categor...
Jun 26, 2025
What Your Noise-Sensitive Dog Needs [Video]
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Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/70fWGVrP2Ug
Jun 26, 2025
Fireworks Readiness: Noise Sensitivity [Audio and PDF]
Fireworks Readiness: 10 Things to Do Now So Your Dog Is Ready for Fireworks [Audio and PDF]
Fireworks Ready 10 things to do now so your dog is ready for f...
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Jun 26, 2025
Summer Water Safety Facts All Dog Parents Must Know
Taking your dog to the pool, the lake, or the beach is not only lots of fun, but it's also great outdoor exercise for you both.
However, whether or not your dog is enthusiastic about playing in the water, you'll need to spot safety risks to keep your dog out of trouble.
Some potentially life-t...
May 26, 2025
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