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Emotional Resilience

Dog Ear Society provides emotional support for people navigating stress, challenges, and grief that come with loving a dog like family. Dog ownership is full of love—but also stress, guilt, grief, and overwhelm. My coaching is designed to support you, the human navigating the emotional side of dog parenting life.

Whether you're dealing with a difficult decision, saying goodbye, or just feeling like you're not doing enough, you're not alone. I'm here to help you process, breathe, and move forward—with compassion, not judgment.

đŸŸ I Help Clients Navigate:

  • Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional weight of dog ownership

  • Behavior struggles that lead to frustration, shame, or self-blame

  • Guilt or grief after rehoming a pet

  • The heartbreak of anticipating a pet’s death or caring for a terminally ill dog

  • Making difficult end-of-life decisions (euthanasia, palliative care, when/how to say goodbye)

  • Exploring options for end-of-life decisions

  • Processing the loss of a dog, whether recent or unresolved from years ago

  • Caring for a senior or chronically ill dog while juggling work, family, and life

  • Family disagreements or stress around pet care responsibilities

  • Adjusting to life after a major transition (moving, divorce, loss, new baby) with your dog in the mix

  • Emotional burnout from being the “default caregiver” to both people and pets

  • Feeling like they’re not doing “enough” or are “failing” as a dog parent

  • Exploring the meaning of grief, love, and legacy after loss

  • Rebuilding trust after a traumatic event involving a dog (such as a bite or attack)

  • Finding a trusted professional to assist in other aspects of your caregiving needs

Testimonials

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    Sara P., Chattanooga

    “I wasn’t expecting to break down over the loss of my dog during a coaching session, but Dar didn’t flinch. She held space without judgment and gently helped me remember the joy—not just the grief. I walked away feeling lighter, and more at peace.”
    — Michael T.

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    Linda C., Chicago

    “Our dog’s behavior was taking a toll on our marriage and my mental health. Dar helped me name what I was feeling and create new boundaries—not just for the dog, but for myself. It was the first time I felt truly understood as a dog parent.”

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    Michael, New Orleans

    “Dar gets it. She’s been there. Her support helped me navigate the emotional chaos I didn’t even realize came with dog ownership. This wasn’t training—it was healing. For me.”

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