Lesson Summary

Welcome to the Sensory Integration Theory course led by Els Vidts, the founder of Free Dogs. Vidts initially worked as a physiotherapist before delving into sensory integration for humans, sparking her curiosity about its application to dogs. She conducted sensory integration exercises with her own dogs, which led to intriguing results and further experimentation.

Transitioning from behavior adjustment plans to sensory integration exercises, Vidts observed notable improvements in the dogs' behaviors. By creating controlled environments free of triggering stimuli and focusing on sensory integration, problematic behaviors were effectively addressed and resolved. The outcomes were achieved in a remarkably short period compared to previous methods.

Through years of research and working with numerous dogs, Vidts refined her sensory integration exercises and documented significant behavioral changes in her clients' dogs. This course aims to share her insights and techniques to support both dog owners and professionals in enhancing their understanding and application of sensory integration for dogs.