In this episode, we explore how trauma, environment, and even genetics shape your dog’s behavior. If you’ve ever wondered why your dog reacts unpredictably, or if their stress is rooted in something deeper, this is the episode for you!

We cover topics like understanding your dog’s brain under stress, how trauma affects their emotions, sleep, and actions, and how social environments and household dynamics play a role in recovery. You’ll also discover the NeuroBalance Wheel, a tool designed to gauge your dog’s executive function health.

If you’re a dog parent or a pet behavior consultant, and you want deeper insights into dog behavior, this episode provides valuable information from a Systems Thinking perspective.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Cracking Canine Behavior

• 00:15 Breaking the Mold: Innovative Dog Behavior Solutions

• 01:06 Inside the Mind: Understanding Your Dog’s Brain

• 02:39 Recognizing Trauma in Dogs

• 04:47 What is Trauma in Dogs?

• 07:41 Unpredictable Behavior as a Sign of Trauma

• 09:02 Trauma’s Cellular Impact on Your Dog

• 10:04 Is Your Dog’s Anxiety Hardwired?

• 12:04 Trauma’s Physiological Toll on Dogs

• 12:49 Trauma Disrupts Your Dog’s Sleep

• 15:06 How Trauma Affects Feelings and Actions

• 15:11 Behavior and Environment in Recovery

• 16:47 What Happens When a Traumatized Dog Enters a New Social Setting?

• 19:30 Could Your Dog’s Past Be Affecting Their Behavior?

• 20:04 The Role of Culture in Treating Trauma

• 23:34 Has Something Deeper Been Overlooked?

• 27:42 The NeuroBalance Wheel: A Game-Changer for Dog Parents

• 28:17 A Gauge to Assess Your Dog’s Executive Function

• 28:54 Take Action: Supporting Your Dog’s Recovery

• 34:30 Recap and Encouragement

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