If you’ve ever watched a dog after a bath—or a muddy roll in
the yard—you know the phenomenon well: the sudden, full-body shudder. Head to
tail, skin rippling, water and debris flying in every direction. It’s a dog’s
built-in reboot button. And while we might laugh at the mess, science (and
instinct) tells us this shake is more than just physical—it's emotional too.
Enter Shake It Off, a revolutionary dog training game pulled from the Conquering Separation Anxiety Workbook. This isn’t just about drying off. It’s about harnessing a dog’s natural behavior to create a powerful tool for emotional regulation—something every anxious or overwhelmed pup desperately needs.