Mindfulness & Dogs - From Entanglement To Attunement

If your dog is one of those sensitive souls who get uncomfortable at a great many things out there in the world, you know just difficult life with them can get. And once they starts to growl, bark or lunge at whatever make them uneasy, it is hard not to be swept up in this wave of emotion. There is way, though, to be attuned to your dog without absorbing their stress. You can notice their signals with compassion while staying centered in your own body. It is possible to support your dog through challenges and support yourself in the process.

In this episode I will tell you a beautiful story about how a client of mine and their reactive dog reaped the fruit of their mindful work together, when the dog actively decided that it was better to breathe and turn away than to lunge and bark. This is mindfulness training at its best. I will also introduce you to the concept of co-regulation and guide you through an exercise to exemplify the concept.

Listen in, enjoy and breathe !