EBD078 How to Calm Down After Over-Arousal
Do you or your dog ever get over aroused or excited and kind of lose your mind? I bet you do! Everyone experiences overarousal to some degree, and in today’s episode of Enlightened By Dogs, Kathy breaks down how to calm down after being overwhelmed or over aroused! Regardless of who gets over aroused first, you or your dog, the protocol that Kathy shares will help you get back to being safe, calm and happy together in no time! You may not be aware that your dog looks to you for loving leadership, and follows your cues when situations come up, so if your dog is freaking out, it may be because secretly, you are too! Mastering your own reactions in times of distress can make a significant impact on how long it takes for you and your dog to come back down to earth after being overwhelmed, but that’s easier said than done. With Kathy’s Get Back to Grazing protocol, she gives you the tools to be a great leader to your dog by living and modeling the exact reactions you’d love to see! Not sure how to get the job done? Click play and learn an amazing new way to calm your four legged friends! Being prepared for what to do in the aftermath of over arousal is key! What is a gratitude resent and how does it work to aid in recovering ourselves from over arousal. Our dogs pick up on our internal and external drama! What is the “Get Back to Grazing” Protocol? The step by step process taking you from overwhelmed, to the calm and safe feeling of getting “back to grazing” “There’s not value in not being prepared” “We as humans have a tendency to over dramatize things” “The gratitude reset can really help us break that habit of thought looping” “Our dogs are so attuned to us” “Generate feelings of contentment and love within your heart” “We’re trying to spread partnership ripples” Want More of Kathy? Brilliant Partners Academy Enlightened by Dogs Website Facebook Community