Soul Touched by Dogs

Prefer video? Watch on youtube. Canine Flow and the energetic lens that changes how we understand dog behaviour — that's what this conversation is about. Caroline shares a perspective that goes beyond traditional training methods, showing how emotions, energy and even water influence our dogs' wellbeing. If you've ever felt there's something deeper going on with your dog than what you can see on the surface, this episode offers a completely different way of looking at the relationship you share. What You'll Learn How your dog's behaviour is actually a flow of emotion seeking expression, not something to suppress or control Why separation anxiety often has less to do with you leaving and more to do with whether your dog can emotionally ground on you when you're present What it means when your dog has "charge" — and how to recognise when energy has built up and needs to be released The surprising role water plays in holding somatic trauma in both humans and dogs, and simple ways to structure your water at home Why enrichment isn't about mentally tiring your dog but about helping them release emotional charge and find contentment How shifts in your own state — like attending a yoga class or releasing stuck emotions — can directly change your dog's behaviour What electromagnetic fields and Wi-Fi may be doing to dogs, who have the largest heart per body mass of any creature A Favourite Moment "The dog is not trying to be in charge. They have a charge." — Caroline About Caroline Caroline has been leading Canine Flow Retreats for dogs and their guardians for the past 16 years, specialising in soul-level behaviour transformation. She brings together decades of experience in canine nutrition and holistic therapies with a unique energetic lens that looks at how a dog's measurable energy field — what she calls the vital life force flow — influences their behaviour. Caroline is also co-founder of the Association of Pet Nutrition Consultants and works as a nutrition consultant in the international pet food industry. Connect with Caroline Website: canineflow.com Facebook: facebook.com/LoveWoofandWonder Connect with Soul Touched by Dogs To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com. And if you're a dog lover who wants community, trusted expert resources and coaching to create a calmer, happier, healthier life with your dog, come find us at planetcalm.co — the Ultimate Hub for dogs, the people who love them.

Prefer video? Watch on YouTube. Setting boundaries with your dog isn't about being harsh—it's about creating safety, connection and calm for both of you. In this conversation, Dutch dog trainer Miranda van der Heijden walks us through the delicate balance between unconditional love and healthy limits, and why the struggles we see in our dogs often mirror the patterns we carry ourselves. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why setting boundaries for your dog is an act of love, not control—and how it helps them feel safer when you're not around How your dog's behaviour often mirrors your own fears, hesitations and resistance to change What it really takes to help a fearful dog move through something new (and why avoiding discomfort keeps them stuck) Why one-to-one training allows for deeper transformation than group classes—for both dogs and their people How agility, scent work and other activities can become therapeutic mirrors for personal growth The unexpected emotional work that comes with teaching people to train their dogs What it means to be connected with your dog without becoming enmeshed—and why that distinction matters A FAVOURITE MOMENT "I'm always training the person… because things don't change if you as a person do not change." — Miranda ABOUT MIRANDA VAN DER HEIJDEN Miranda van der Heijden has been training dogs in the Netherlands since 1987. After years of working with groups, she shifted her focus entirely to one-to-one sessions, where she can look beyond behaviour and into the relationship between dog and human. She's spent over three decades in competitive agility and now works with her own Border Collie in scent detection and mantrailing. Her training centre, located near 's-Hertogenbosch, is a space where dogs learn—and people discover what their dogs have been trying to teach them all along. CONNECT WITH MIRANDA VAN DER HEIJDEN Website: gehoorzamehuishond.nl Instagram: @miranda_gehoorzamehuishond Facebook: De Gehoorzame Huishond Facebook: Hand in Poot Email: [email protected] CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com. And if you're a dog lover who wants community, trusted expert resources and coaching to create a calmer, happier, healthier life with your dog, come find us at planetcalm.co—the Ultimate Hub for dogs and the people who love them.

LINK TO YOUTUBE Prefer video? Watch on youtube. Learning from dogs isn't just sentimental—it might be the most practical life advice you'll get this year. Bruce Littlefield, bestselling author and self-described "professional appreciator of American fun," stumbled into this truth one morning when his dog Felix was having the best day ever while Bruce was having the worst. What followed was a notebook full of observations that became a book, and a shift in how he approaches his entire day. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN How one melted shirt on book launch day taught Bruce to shake things off—literally—the way dogs do when something goes wrong Why dogs wake up with enthusiasm every single morning, and what happened when Bruce decided to try doing the same thing The surprising side effect of taking 10-minute rest breaks during the day, inspired by watching Felix relax without guilt How a dog's patient vigil by the door reveals something deeper about waiting for what matters without complaint Why learning a few tricks—whether you're a dog or a human—keeps life playful and gives you something to share at parties How Felix's morning patrol around the property became a lesson in checking in, staying grounded, and knowing your boundaries What loyalty looks like in both dog and human form, and why Bruce says it's one of the most important traits we can cultivate A FAVOURITE MOMENT "Felix was like, 'Hey, this is the best day ever.' And so I thought, you know what? I'm going to follow Felix today." — Bruce ABOUT BRUCE LITTLEFIELD Bruce Littlefield is a bestselling author, television personality, designer, and the co-author of 20 books spanning everything from garage sales to Airstream trailers to dog wisdom. His newest book, Everything You Need to Know About Life You Can Learn from a Dog, published by Penguin Random House, is a funny and heartfelt celebration of dogs as the life coaches we never knew we needed. Bruce lives in New York and on his farm in the Catskills with his rescue dog Felix, a border collie/cattle dog mix who inspired the book after helping him shake off a very bad morning. CONNECT WITH BRUCE LITTLEFIELD Website: brucelittlefield.com Illustrator Maribel Lechuga: @maribellechugaillustration Publisher: @penguinkids CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com And if you're a dog lover who wants community, trusted expert resources and coaching to create a calmer, happier, healthier life with your dog, come find us at planetcalm.co - the Ultimate Hub for dogs, the people who love them.

Prefer video? Watch on YouTube. Doberman owners often wonder why their high-energy, intelligent dog seems harder to train than other breeds—or why four hours of daily walks still leave them with a restless, sometimes destructive companion. John Walter, founder of Doberman Planet, shares what makes this breed different, how they think in patterns and multi-step sequences, and why mental stimulation matters just as much as physical exercise when raising a loyal, balanced family Doberman. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why Dobermans are called emotional mirrors and what that means for daily life with them How their pattern recognition can actually work against traditional training methods (and what to do instead) The surprising differences between male and female Dobermans in bonding, maturity and temperament Why over-exercising a Doberman can backfire and what they need mentally to truly settle What makes this breed both incredibly loyal and sometimes misunderstood How to know if a Doberman is the right fit for your family and lifestyle The importance of routine, consistency and full integration into family life for this breed A FAVOURITE MOMENT "Dobermans think in patterns. They don't learn 'I got in position, I got the treat.' They learn 'I pulled, I went in position, then I got the treat.'" — John ABOUT JOHN WALTER John Walter is the founder of Doberman Planet, a leading online educational platform devoted exclusively to the Doberman Pinscher. Through hundreds of videos, in-depth articles, original breed studies and hands-on work with Dobermans and their families, John helps owners better understand this intelligent, sensitive and often misunderstood breed. With nearly 300,000 subscribers on YouTube and a combined audience of more than 700,000 across all platforms, his work focuses on practical training, behaviour, health and strengthening the bond between Dobermans and the people who love them. CONNECT WITH JOHN WALTER Website: dobermanplanet.com YouTube: youtube.com/dobermanplanet Dobie Masters Season 2 Playlist: Watch here Facebook: facebook.com/DobermanPlanet TikTok: tiktok.com/@thedobermanplanet CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com. And if you're a dog lover who wants community, trusted expert resources and coaching to create a calmer, happier, healthier life with your dog, come find us at planetcalm.co - the Ultimate Hub for dogs, the people who love them.

Prefer video? Watch on youtube. Canine nutrition goes far beyond what sits in the bowl. When your dog won't eat, struggles with chronic health issues, or shows puzzling behavioral patterns, the answer might lie in how we understand nourishment itself. Dr. Alexia Mellor shares how her own dog's health crisis led her to question everything she thought she knew about feeding dogs—and ultimately transformed how she understands the bond between dogs and their people. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why "balanced and complete" is a marketing term, and what bioavailability actually means for your dog's ability to absorb nutrients How to start improving your dog's diet without overwhelm, beginning with simple fresh toppers that address what's missing from kibble The FETCH methodology for observing your dog holistically—from tracking behaviors at specific times of day to understanding what environmental factors might be affecting their wellbeing Why restlessness at 11 PM, nibbling at certain times, or seasonal changes in appetite might be telling you something about your dog's internal health How Chinese medicine principles and energetics can unlock puzzling health or behavior patterns that conventional approaches haven't solved What it means to work in partnership with your dog rather than treating them as an optimization project How curiosity about what your dog is showing you can become an entry point for deeper understanding—and why there's rarely just one root cause A FAVOURITE MOMENT "They are gateways to our own spiritual evolution." — Alexia ABOUT DR. ALEXIA MELLOR Dr. Alexia Mellor is a holistic canine nutrition consultant on a mission to transform how we nourish our dogs, ourselves, and the world we share. Through Mystic Dog Mama, she explores what it truly means to be nourished—using dogs as both teacher and guide. Her work brings together canine nutrition, holistic health, systems thinking, and the wisdom of the human-animal bond. With a background in participatory art, design, and climate research, Alexia approaches dog health with curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for the partnership between dogs and their people. CONNECT WITH DR. ALEXIA MELLOR Website: mysticdogmama.com Podcast: Search for "Mystic Dog Mama" wherever you listen to podcasts Free Resource: Mystic Dog Mama Nourishment Starter Kit at mysticdogmama.com CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit soultouchedbydogs.com And if you're a dog lover who wants community, trusted expert resources and coaching to create a calmer, happier, healthier life with your dog, come find us at planetcalm.co - the Ultimate Hub for dogs, the people who love them.