About the Course

Dog Somatics 101 bridges cutting-edge nervous system science and practical canine application. You’ll learn how to identify early signs of dysregulation in dogs and apply gentle, targeted somatic techniques based on polyvagal theory to restore calm and co-regulation. Ideal for professionals, trainers, and devoted owners seeking a deeper, more measurable approach to canine well-being. This foundational course sets the stage for the Waldrup Somatic Method™ Pro Series — giving you the scientific understanding and tactile confidence to bring somatic regulation into any canine environment.

Meet Rose Waldrup, Founder of The Waldrup Somatic Method™

Rose is a certified psychosomatic practitioner specializing in canine nervous system science who helps dogs and their humans move from chaos to calm. After years of navigating her own healing journey through chronic Lyme disease, Rose discovered how somatic regulation can restore both body and spirit — in humans and animals. Today, her Dog Somatics 101 course has reached dog owners and professionals in 30+ countries, teaching a proven framework to calm reactive dogs, build trust, and reconnect on a deep level. “Every technique I teach is rooted in compassion, real-life experience, and the belief that our dogs are always communicating — we just have to learn how to listen.”

Course Curriculum

16 Chapters · 69 Lessons

  1. 1

    Dog Somatics 101: Foundations- Introduction

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      Welcome Video

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      Introduction

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      Course Roadmap

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    Before You Begin

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      Before You Begin

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      Glossary Terms

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      Before You Begin Quiz

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    Module 1 - What the Nervous System Does

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      M1: Video - Understanding the Nervous System

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      M1: What the Nervous System Does

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      M1 - NERVOUS SYSTEM AUDIT.pdf

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      M1: Quiz

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    Module 2 - How Stress Looks in Dogs

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      M2: Video - How Stress Looks in Dogs

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      M2: How Stress Looks in Dogs

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      M2: Yawning and Lip Licking

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      M2: Applied Example of Yawning and Lip Licking

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      M2: Tool - Signs of Stress and Calm

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      M2: Quiz

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    Module 3 - How Calm Looks in Dogs

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      M3: Video - How Calm Looks in Dogs

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      M3: How Calm Looks in Dogs

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      M3: Tool - Calm Signals Visual Guide

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      M3: Quiz

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    Module 4 - Quick Check: Dog & Handler States

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      M4: Video - Quick Check - Dog + Handler Stress

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      M4: Quick Check: Dog & Handler States

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      M4: Tool - Handler Reset Guide

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      M4: Quiz

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    Module 5 - Everyday Routines That Help

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      M5: Video - Everyday Routines That Help

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      M5: Everyday Routines That Help

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      M5 - DAILY ROUTINE CHECKLIST.pdf

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      M5: Quiz

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    Module 6 - Consent-Based Touch

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      M6: Video - Consent-Based Touch

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      M6: Consent-Based Touch

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      M6: Tool - Consent-Based Touch

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      M6: Quiz

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    Module 7 - Putting It All Together

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      M7: Video - Putting It All Together

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      M7: Putting It All Together

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      M7 Tool: Weekly Polyvagal Tracker

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      M7: Quiz

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    Hands On Application

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      Hands On Application

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      HO: Techniques for Regulation

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      HO: 3R Framework

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      3R Framework Real Life Examples

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      HO: Decision Tree Framework

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      HO: Techniques Printable PDF

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      HO: Working with touch averse dogs

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      HO: Technique Demonstration

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      HO: Video 1 - Live Techniques

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      HO: Video 2 - Live Techniques

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    Real World Examples

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      Purpose of Real-World Examples

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      Real-World Example 1: The Dog Who Doesn’t Like Being Touched

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      Real-World Example 2: The High-Arousal or “Wild” Dog

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      Real-World Example 3: The Shut-Down or Frozen Dog

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      Real-World Example 4: The Shelter Dog

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      Real-World Example 5: The Easily Startled Dog

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      Real-World Example 6: The Dog Who Seeks Constant Contact

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    Troubleshooting

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      Troubleshooting

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      TR: What to Ask When Things Feel Unclear

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      TR: Tool - Troubleshooting Guide

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    Resources

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      Resources

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      M1: Tool - Nervous System Audit

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      M2: Tool - Signs of Stress and Calm

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      M3: Tool - Calm Signals Visual Guide

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      M4: Tool - Handler Reset Guide

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      M5: Tool - Daily Routine Checklist

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      M6: Tool - Consent-Based Touch

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      M7: Tool - Weekly Polyvagal Tracker

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      HO: Techniques Printable PDF

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      TR: Troubleshooting Guide

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    Final Quiz

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      Final Quiz

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    Conclusion

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      Conclusion

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    Upcoming Pro Series

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      Pro Series Release Information

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