Rose Waldrup - All My Children Wear Fur Coats "Paw-Cast"
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In this episode of All My Children Wear Fur Coats, host Peggy Hoyt welcomes Rose Waldrop, founder of the Waldrop Somatic Method, a groundbreaking approach that applies somatic principles and nervous system regulation to canine behavior. Waldrop shares how her personal journey with late-stage Lyme disease led her to explore somatics and eventually adapt these body-based techniques for dogs. She explains that behavior is not a problem to be fixed but a signal of the dog’s nervous system state, and that true change begins with regulation before training. The conversation dives into the three R framework—regulate, read, relate—emphasizing the importance of pet parents first regulating their own nervous systems, reading their dog’s body language, and then building connection. Waldrop highlights how shelters are often forced to euthanize dogs labeled as 'reactive' or 'aggressive,' when in reality, these behaviors stem from chronic stress and trauma. She advocates for a paradigm shift in how we understand and care for dogs, promoting education, patience, and consistency. Waldrop also discusses her vision for expanding the method globally through certification programs, shelter partnerships, and a future sanctuary for rehabilitation. The episode underscores the lifelong commitment of pet ownership and the transformative power of slowing down to create safety and healing for both dogs and their humans.
Behavior is a symptom of nervous system state, not a problem to be corrected with obedience training alone.
Regulate before training: a dog’s brain cannot learn when in fight-or-flight or shutdown mode.
Pet parents must first regulate their own nervous systems to effectively help their dogs feel safe.
Body language is the primary language of dogs—understanding context is key to interpreting signals like yawning or lip licking.
Shelters can reduce euthanasia rates by addressing the root cause of behavior through nervous system-based care.
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Introduction to the Waldrop Somatic Method
Peggy Hoyt introduces the episode and guest Rose Waldrop, founder of the Waldrop Somatic Method, a body-based approach to canine behavior rooted in somatic therapy, polyvagal theory, and attachment science.
From Human Healing to Canine Somatics
Rose shares her personal journey with late-stage Lyme disease, which led her to discover somatics and inspired her to adapt these techniques for dogs, recognizing a gap in canine nervous system care.
The Science Behind Somatics and the Nervous System
“Your body is the biggest communicator. And so therefore, if the body's the biggest communicator, then essentially like this is often why like talk therapy falls short with people and other different means because the body needs to know it's safe.”
Regulation Before Training: A Paradigm Shift
“The part of their brain that's responsible for learning literally goes offline when a dog enters fight or flight or shutdown. And so if a dog is not regulated, training will not stick properly.”
The Shelter Crisis and the Need for a New Lens
“There's no bad dogs, right? There's just bad experiences.”
“The part of their brain that's responsible for learning literally goes offline when a dog enters fight or flight or shutdown. And so if a dog is not regulated, training will not stick properly.”
“I want to open a place where people can come and they can know that we're going to look at the root cause with their dog. And that will be the foundation of everything.”
“Your body is the biggest communicator. And so therefore, if the body's the biggest communicator, then essentially like this is often why like talk therapy falls short with people and other different means because the body needs to know it's safe.”
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Waldrop Somatic Method
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Rose Waldrop
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Peggy Hoyt
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Shelters and Rescues
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Polyvagal Theory
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Animal Care Trust USA
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Late Stage Lyme Disease
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Dog Somatics 101
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Golden Retriever
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