Where Canine Behavior Meets Nervous System Science
A global education methodology integrating somatic regulation, neuroscience, and trauma-informed care for dogs and their humans.
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
Overcoming Freeze & Shutdown Responses
Reducing Chronic Hyperarousal
Reducing Chronic Hyperarousal
Rebuilding Regulation After Stress Collapse
Rebuilding Regulation After Stress Collapse
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™
WSM Pro Series — Professional Certification Track
Shelter & Rescue Program — Waldrup Somatic Method™
A Global Community for Practitioners, Rescuers, and Dog Guardians
Connecting practitioners, shelters, educators, and guardians advancing canine nervous system health worldwide.
- Practitioner support forums
- Resource drops & worksheets
- Trauma-aware discussions
Helpful Tools, Articles, and Nervous System Insights
Connect With the Waldrup Somatic Method™
Education, partnerships, research, media, and professional collaboration inquiries.