Somatic Dog Training - Waldrup Somatic Method

Global Somatic
Education for canine nervous system regulation

Where Science, Somatics, and Compassion Meet

Rose Waldrup

Rose Waldrup is the founder of the Waldrup Somatic Method™, a global canine nervous system education methodology integrating trauma-informed care, applied neuroscience, and somatic regulation.

What Is the
Waldrup Somatic Method™?

01

Nervous System Assessment & Literacy

Develop nervous system literacy to identify early indicators of stress, shutdown, overwhelm, and dysregulation through posture, respiration, micro-movements, and environmental responsiveness.

02

Somatic Regulation & Co-Regulation

Apply somatic regulation tools to support a return to safety, including grounding, pacing, patterned movement, and gentle co-regulation techniques.

03

Trauma-Informed Relationship Repair

Facilitate relational repair through trauma-informed handling, consent-based interaction, and body-led communication.

04

Applied Regulation Protocols

Implement structured regulation protocols and somatic practices that support long-term emotional balance, nervous system resilience, and behavioral stability.

Evidence-Based. Data-Driven. Field-Tested.

The Waldrup Somatic Method™ is supported by ongoing clinical case studies, shelter-based field research, and interdisciplinary collaboration across behavior science, trauma psychology, and somatic therapy.

Overcoming Freeze & Shutdown Responses

Tyson arrived at the shelter in a persistent freeze state, avoiding touch and unable to engage with caretakers.

Read Tyson’s Story

Reducing Chronic Hyperarousal

Bree displayed high-intensity hyperarousal, pacing for hours, panting, and reacting explosively to small triggers.

See Bree’s Case Study

Rebuilding Regulation After Stress Collapse

Rose entered rescue care in a deep shutdown state, unable to eat near people and prone to collapse under mild stress.

Explore Rose’s Progress

Education & Certification Pathways

Global professional training in canine nervous system regulation, trauma-informed handling, and somatic intervention

Dog Somatics 101 — Foundations of the Waldrup Somatic Method™

Beginner-friendly introduction to canine nervous system regulation and somatic principles for dogs...

WSM Pro Series — Professional Certification Track

Advanced practitioner certification for professionals integrating canine somatic and nervous system–based intervention..

Shelter & Rescue Program — Waldrup Somatic Method™

Specialized training for shelters, rescues, and humane organizations supporting overwhelmed, sensitive, and..

A Global Community for Practitioners, Rescuers, and Dog Guardians

Connecting practitioners, shelters, educators, and guardians advancing canine nervous system health worldwide.

Helpful Tools, Articles, and Nervous System Insights

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Where Canine Behavior Meets Nervous System Science

Where Science, Somatics, and Compassion Meet

Rose Waldrup

What Is the
Waldrup Somatic Method™?