These five pillars guide every choice you make with your dog. Each pillar includes a video, simple practices, and printables you can use right away.
Pillar 1: Safety
Create a home and routine that feel safe. Learn pre walk grounding, retreat cues, and daily rhythm mapping.
Pillar 2: Trust
Build trust with small moments. Practice Pause, Notice, Adjust. Use the trust builder tracker and mini repair kit.
Pillar 3: Communication
Say less and be clear. Read body language. Try tone calibration, posture resets, and silent connection games.
Pillar 4: Rhythm
Design a steady flow for movement, rest, and enrichment. Use the shared rhythm map and enrichment ladder.
Pillar 5: Co‑Regulation
Lead with calm. Practice breathwork, mirroring, and mood tracking. Use the reactivity support guide when things spike.