Revisited: Redefining Reactivity, Recognizing Trauma in Your Dog with Dr Laura Donaldson

Podcast: Mystic Dog Mama · Dr Alexia Mellor

Opublikowano: 2026-08-29

What if “reactivity” isn't the whole story? What if the behaviour we find difficult in our dogs is actually communication - an expression of fear, overwhelm, a nervous system on high alert, or a dog who simply doesn't feel safe? In this Revisited episode of Mystic Dog Mama, I return to my very first conversation with Dr Laura Donaldson, a conversation that had a profound impact on how I understood Lucky and the way I approached our relationship. I first discovered Laura's work when I was desperately looking for help with Lucky's reactivity. At t...