Caitlyn Collins
@cait_collins
Caitlyn Collins
@cait_collins
You might have used amygdala-quieting techniques if you’ve ever cared for a human baby, a puppy, a kitten, or any other vulnerable being. You automatically knew that it would help to move gently, breathe deeply, make soft sounds, and avoid scaring the creature by attempting to totally immobilize and control it.
Animal agency, animal centered design, welfare. Setting up spaces that allow for dogs to feel safe.
Co-regulation teaches that all mammals are in the best position to stay regulated and balanced when they have consistently engaged in this behavior with others. We, as people and as mammals, attune to each other’s nervous systems. This is the reason why you can have a very meaningful relationship with your pet—without ever having to exchange any
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