The IC4 Programme is a multisensory framework for human-dog co-regulation.

You go out with your dog and it's okay but it's not quite how you imagined 'you and your dog'. Things could be better.
You already paid for a trainer and it didn't work out as you expected so now you're 'coping and hoping' that somehow it will click and all will be fine.
What you really struggle with is this; your dog did everything you wanted, for the trainer, but not for you.
So you know it's possible you just don't know how.
Let me share something with you.
Your dog was different for the trainer because the trainer was different from you.
People who work successfully with dogs are different - just as athletes are different, just as musicians are different, just as artists are different.
We're all different and dogs can tell the difference.
Dogs feel the difference between people the way athletes are 'in the zone', musicians hear pitch and artists see light. Dogs sense who you are, inside.
This is why we say; 'if you want your dog to behave differently then you have to behave differently'.
We also say 'behaviour is the external expression of the internal state'.
Successful 'dog trainers' are different on the inside.
IC4 shows you how to change on the inside - to become the person your dog wants to follow.
Not someday. Now

IC4 Readiness Questionnaire

IC4 Readiness Questionnaire
Discover how multisensory co-regulation could transform your relationship with your dog. This page contains two versions of the IC4 assessment:

Quick Assessment (3 minutes) — Get your co-regulation readiness score
Quick Assessment
Current Sate Responses

1. When your dog appears stressed or anxious you;
    Feel stressed or worried
    Stay calm and grounded
    Feel unsure about what to do
2. When you're stressed or anxious does your dog;
    Mirror your state (gets restless,confused, agitated)
3. Your dog struggles to settle even in a calm environment
    Yes, frequently
     Sometimes
     Rarely or never
4. How comfortable are you thinking that your nervous system affects your dog?
     I've already noticed this
     I'm open to it
     Not sure about this
5. Are you willing to practise co-regulation techniques on yourself (not just your dog)

    Yes, absolutely
    Maybe - need to know more
    No, I prefer dog only training

Preferred Modality
Pick the ONE that resonates most strongly with you across different situations
Movement & touch
Indoor: stretching, self-massage, tapping, yoga, touching or stroking your dog, gentle movement around the house
Outdoor: walking, hiking, gardening, running, outdoor play with your dog, grounding (barefoot on grass)
Breath & scent
Indoor: deep breathing exercises, essential oil diffusers, opening windows for fresh air, lighting candles, breathwork practices
Outdoor: forest bathing, beach air, noticing natural scents, breathing in garden spaces, morning air walks
Visual calm
Indoor: organizing spaces, soft lighting, decluttering, calming colors, mandalas or visual anchors, closing eyes to reduce input
Outdoor: watching nature, observing clouds or water, soft horizon gazing, looking at trees or landscapes, natural light
Sound & voice
Indoor: humming, singing, music, white noise, rhythmic sounds (fan, clock), using your voice with your dog
Outdoor: listening to birdsong, waves, wind, rain, natural soundscapes, humming while walking

Your Quick Result: your Co-Regulation Readiness: [High / Moderate / Explore Further]

Based on questions 1-5:
High: You and your dog mirror each other's stress + you're willing to work on yourself = IC4 is a strong fit
Moderate: Some awareness present but need more information
Explore Further: Skeptical or prefer dog-only techniques = read more about co-regulation first

Your Starting Modality: based on Preferred Modality
Recommended First Practice:
Movement & Touch → Tapping - Detailed Guide or Canine Massage and Rhythmic Touch — Quick Guide
Breath & Scent → Diaphragmatic Breathing & Breathwork Protocols + scent work for your dog
Visual Calm → Mandala — Visual Pack + organized spaces
Sound & Voice → Humming — Brief Guide or IC4 Sound & Humming

Next Step
High readiness → Join us in  the IC4 programme or take the full questionnaire below for detailed guidance
Moderate → Take the full questionnaire below for personalized recommendation
Explore further → Read more about
Created with