Overcome The Fear of
Public Speaking Course
The Change Framework
Overcome Fear of Public Speaking with The CANINE Method in North Orange County 714 & Gateway Cities 562
“Your dog is your CANINE training partner and will accelerate skill acquisition, resilience, and adaptive communication:
Speaking is the skill.”
PUBLIC SPEAKING WITH ANIMAL-ASSISTED EMOTIONAL REGULATION.
Become a Confident, Compelling Speaker, With Your Dog as Your Co-Regulator and speaking partner.
There are a lot of public-speaking programs out there, but this is a little different. Sure, we go over technique, but more important is conditioning the emotional system that is the foundation of performance.
The C.A.N.I.N.E. Method Framework
- C — Change Strategies
- A — Acceptance & Adaptability
- N — Narrative Design
- I — Instructional Design
- N — Neuro-Behavioral Communication
- E — Emotional Homeostasis
Change Strategies
Acceptance
Narrative
Instructional Design
Neuro-behavioral Communication
Emotional Homeostasis
This 8-week pilot course uses your dog to help regulate stress, expand your comfort zone, as well as speak with purpose and presence.
It’s a personal-growth and communication course that uses your dog as a social bridge and emotional anchor.
WHY THIS WORKS
- You Learn Inside Your Optimal Emotional Range (Emotional Homeostasis)
Your dog helps you stay grounded while you practice.
As your speaking challenges increase, you and your dog learn reset techniques that restore balance. Developing emotional regulation allows you to continue performing without being overwhelmed.
- You Train Three Memory Systems at Once
Semantic Memory – Speech patterns, word choice, frameworks, narrative structure
Procedural Memory – Speaking while moving, voice rhythm, attention under load
Episodic Memory – Storytelling: anchoring your message in meaningful experiences
This integrated approach builds integrity and automaticity.
- You Build Skills Using Behavioral Science
Rooted in BF Skinner’s learning theory, the program uses shaping, reinforcement, and environment-supported behavior change to build reliable, repeatable speaking habits.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
✓ Low-stress speaking drills with your dog nearby
✓ Moving-meditation and somatic awareness work
✓ Progressive challenges that build confidence
✓ High-stakes speaking techniques (media style, structural clarity, message control)
✓ Story development and narrative anchoring
✓ Emotional reset tools for you and your dog
✓ Real-world practice with supportive feedback
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Dog owners who want to become better public speakers
- Anxious learners
- Neurodivergent nervous systems
- People with chaotic internal states or weak boundaries
- People who have tried scripted communication training and saw no change
- Anyone who wants a gentler, neuroscience-informed path to skill and confidence
- People who already can speak on stage but get nervous or anxious and want more control, consistency, and presence
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration: Phase 1A = 4 weeks
Format: Small-group, hands-on training (limited to 9 participants)
Focus: Emotional regulation + speaking performance
Bring: Your dog, recommended handling equipment/supplies, a willingness to learn, and your stories
ABOUT THE METHOD
This program integrates:
- Behavior-Shaping Drills (environment-reinforced speaking behavior)
- Somatic Training (Tai chi–inspired movement + meditative walking)
- High-Stakes Communication Skills (media-style speaking, message clarity)
Together, they create a durable, low-friction pathway to high-confidence public speaking.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PILOT?
Enrollment is limited to 9 committed participants.
Are you interested in overcoming your anxiety of speaking in front of a group? If so, fill out the form or call 562-606-1729
Public Speaking Course With Animal-Assisted Emotional Regulation.
Train Your Dog. Train Your Brain. Transform Your Voice.