Learn how to recognize when your dog is safe and social (green), alert or reactive (yellow), or shut down (blue).
Use the structured Somatic Observation Assessment to score posture, breath, eye contact, and response to touch — the same way a practitioner would.
Your results give you a clear snapshot of where your dog’s body is operating right now, setting the foundation for the hands-on techniques taught inside Dog Somatics 101.
What’s Inside the Dog Somatic Assessment Packet
This 10-page downloadable packet is your guide to reading your dog’s body through a nervous-system lens. It’s not about training or correction — it’s about awareness. Inside, you’ll find: • A clear breakdown of the three nervous-system states (ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal). • A Somatic Observation Assessment to help you objectively score your dog’s regulation. • A Total Somatic Score chart to interpret where your dog’s system currently sits. • Guidance on what each score means — and how it connects to the deeper work inside Dog Somatics 101. This assessment is the bridge between observation and action. Once you understand your dog’s state, you’ll be ready to explore regulation practices that restore safety and balance.
Created by Rose Waldrup, Founder of the Waldrup Somatic Method™
Rose Waldrup pioneered the Waldrup Somatic Method™ to unite nervous-system research with the science of connection between humans and animals. Her work has reached professionals and dog owners in 47+ states and 32+ countries, offering a new lens for seeing behavior through the body. With years of experience in somatic practitioner training and trauma-informed care, Rose developed this assessment to help others read the hidden signals their dogs show every day—so regulation becomes a shared language.
Start Reading Your Dog’s Nervous System Today
Download the Dog Somatic Assessment Packet and begin decoding your dog’s subtle cues, stress patterns, and regulation states. You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of connection grounded in science—not guesswork.
$19.00