Welcome to dogslang
DogSlang is a gentle, science-backed approach to dog-assisted therapy that focuses on creating a shared language between humans and dogs. At its core, DogSlang teaches connection how to understand your dog more clearly, and how your dog can support you emotionally in return.
Unlike traditional training methods that focus only on obedience, DogSlang looks at the relationship itself. When a person and a dog learn to “speak” to each other with calm body language, trust, and emotional awareness, something powerful happens:
stress lowers, confidence rises, and a sense of safety begins to grow.
This method is especially helpful for people who struggle with anxiety, PTSD, social challenges, or feeling misunderstood. Dogs naturally respond to emotion, and when guided correctly, they help people feel grounded, accepted, and connected even in moments of overwhelm. For children, this can mean less fear and more emotional balance. For adults, it can mean feeling safe again after trauma. For families, it creates a calmer home environment with a dog who understands and supports them.
DogSlang is here to help people and dogs live better together with more clarity, compassion, and mutual support.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Vision
Our vision reaches far beyond therapy sessions.
We are building toward a DogSlang Healing Center a warm, inclusive environment where people who feel “out of place” in society can rediscover their purpose, identity, and strength.
A place where:
Adults with PTSD can heal through steady, gentle dog-assisted support
Kids who struggle socially can find their voice and confidence
Families can rebuild trust and connection
Individuals who feel lost or misunderstood can find belonging
Dogs play an active role in restoring emotional stability and hope
This future center will combine dog-assisted therapy, community programs, education, and emotional support all built around compassion, acceptance, and the belief that everyone deserves a place to heal and grow.
Our Mission
DogSlang exists to help people reconnect with themselves, with others, and with the world around them through the healing bond between humans and dogs.
We work to create safe, supportive spaces where anyone struggling with anxiety, trauma, or social challenges can feel understood, valued, and welcomed. By teaching a shared language between people and dogs, we give individuals a pathway to calm, confidence, and emotional balance.
Why We Do It?
We believe no one should feel alone in their struggle.
And we believe dogs have a unique, natural ability to help people feel safe, grounded, and seen exactly as they are.
DogSlang is more than a method. It’s a movement and the healing center is the next step in bringing that movement to life.
Our Values
Compassion First
We meet every person and every dog with patience, kindness, and respect. Healing begins when you feel safe enough to simply be yourself no pressure, no judgment, no expectations.
Connection Over Control
DogSlang is built on understanding, not obedience. We value relationships based on trust, emotional awareness, and shared communication. When connection grows, healing follows.
Belonging for All
Everyone deserves a place where they feel accepted. We welcome people who feel different, misunderstood, or disconnected from society. Here, you are part of a community that listens and supports.
Healing Through Partnership
Humans and dogs heal best together. We honor the natural therapeutic abilities of dogs and the power they have to bring calm, stability, and emotional balance to people of all ages.
Growth at Your Pace
Every journey is personal. We guide each person gently, allowing growth to unfold slowly and naturally in a way that feels safe, empowering, and sustainable.
Purpose With Heart
Our work is driven by a bigger mission: building a healing center that brings hope, belonging, and purpose to people who need it most. Every session, every story, and every moment of progress brings us closer to that vision.
Why DogSlang Works
Where science meets the heart of the human–dog bond
DogSlang works because it’s built on something simple and deeply human:
we heal better when we feel safe, understood, and connected.
Dogs naturally create that feeling and science proves it.
The Science Behind the Method
Modern research shows that connecting with a dog can:
Lower cortisol (stress hormone)
Increase oxytocin (the “bonding and safety” hormone)
Reduce anxiety and fear responses
Improve emotional regulation
Strengthen social skills and communication
Provide grounding for people with PTSD
Dogs read human emotions with incredible accuracy often better than we read ourselves. When guided correctly, they help calm the nervous system, restore trust, and create a stable emotional anchor.
This is why dog-assisted therapy is so effective for people with trauma, anxiety, and social challenges.
The Heart Behind the Method
Science explains the benefits.
But the heart of DogSlang is what makes it truly work.
DogSlang teaches a shared language a gentle, mutual understanding between human and dog.
It brings together body language, emotional awareness, and relational trust so the person never feels “wrong,” “broken,” or “different.”
They feel supported. Connected. Seen.
For a child who struggles socially, a dog becomes a friend who never judges.
For an adult with PTSD, a dog becomes a stable point of safety when the world feels overwhelming.
For families, a dog becomes a bridge that brings calm, communication, and hope back into the home.
Why This Method Stands Out
Most approaches focus on training dogs.
DogSlang focuses on relationships healing both sides through shared communication.
It works because:
It honors the natural therapeutic ability of dogs
It adapts to each person’s emotional pace
It builds deep trust without pressure
It gives people tools they can use in daily life
It creates real, lasting change from the inside out.
Moments
Snapshots of comfort and connection with dogslang therapy dogs
FAQ
Is DogSlang dog training or therapy?
DogSlang is a form of dog-assisted therapy, not traditional training.
It focuses on emotional connection, communication, and healing. helping people feel calmer, safer, and more understood through guided interaction with dogs.
Do I need to own a dog to participate?
No. DogSlang sessions use our trained therapy dogs, so anyone can benefit including adults with PTSD, children with anxiety, or individuals who simply want support.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes. DogSlang is gentle, safe, and especially helpful for children who experience anxiety, fear, or social struggles. Dogs help them open up, relax, and build confidence in a natural way.
How does DogSlang help with PTSD or trauma?
DogSlang helps calm the nervous system, reduce hyper-vigilance, and rebuild trust.
Our dogs provide grounding and emotional stability, while the method teaches you how to feel safe in your body and environment again.
What makes DogSlang different from other therapy methods?
DogSlang combines science-based dog-assisted therapy with a unique communication approach that builds a mutual language between human and dog.
It’s not about obedience it’s about connection, healing, and emotional growth at your pace.
Is there a place for families or parents in the process?
Absolutely. Families are welcome to learn alongside their loved ones, and we guide parents on how to support their child’s emotional progress in daily life.
Is this the same as service-dog training?
No. We do not train service dogs.
DogSlang focuses on therapeutic interaction, not long-term working responsibilities.
Do you offer individual or group sessions?
Both. We offer private sessions, small groups, and age-specific programs for kids, teens, and adults.