Cog-Dog Radio Slow School Part One: What the F is Slow School?
Mar 17, 2025
Discover the innovative concept of Slow School, designed to help dogs and their guardians achieve better self-regulation. The podcast dives into the importance of somatic therapy and skill-building for dogs that struggle with decompression. Learn how these strategies not only benefit pets but also enhance the bond with their humans. This engaging discussion sets the stage for future insights into emotional regulation and healthy boundaries.
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What Slow School Is
- Slow School combines somatic therapy, self-regulation, and skill-building to help dogs decompress.
- It addresses dogs who struggle to naturally relax even with off-leash access to nature.
Teaching Dogs Decompression
- Dogs sometimes need to be taught how to check their feelings and down-regulate.
- These decompression skills can be learned and are essential for dogs living in chronic high-alert states.
Somatic Therapy for Dogs
- Somatic therapy uses embodiment to heal by helping dogs connect with their bodies.
- Helping dogs slow down and sniff with their guardians is key for high energy dogs to decompress.