EP02: The violence of obedience

☾ Episode 2: The violence of obedience ☽What if this expectation of obedience from dogs and ourselves is actually perpetuating a culture of violence? In this vulnerable episode of Kinship, Surabhi introduces the idea that demanding obedience from our dogs is an act of violence. It sounds loaded, doesn't it? It is, it really is. She supports this with personal stories and reflections and arrives at through multiple lenses - toxic systems, nervous system understanding and more. In this episode you'll explore: 𖤓 The hidden costs of obedience𖤓 Obedience as a tool of control and power𖤓 What dogs teach us about consent and autonomy 𖤓 The nervous system and trauma of coercion𖤓 Reframing the relationship beyond obedienceThrough this episode, I invite you to reimagine dog companionship based on trust, co-regulation, and mutual respect—where saying “no” is honoured, and softness becomes a radical act of connection.Ready to step into this reimagined relationship with your dog? 💕 Apply for my 1:1 coaching container where I guide women dog guardians on moving into deep and meaningful attunement with their dogs and themselves. 🦋 AttuneTake this free quiz and find out your Empowered Guardian Archetype ⬇️ If you are ready to stop comparing yourself to other dog guardians and move into feeling more confident, empowered and fulfilled in how you care, then take the Empowered Guardian Archetype Quiz and reclaim your own unique and much needed care language. ⁠🦋 Take the quiz ⁠Giveaway details 📣Leave a review + win a chance for a 90 mins reimagination call for free. Upload the screenshot on Instagram stories, tag @luchiandmuttons and participate!🎧 Subscribe and move into kinship with your dog