The Support Circles
Support by Life Stage
Bringing a puppy home is exciting, joyful, and full of possibility. It’s also one of the most important times to set the foundation for a lifetime of wellbeing, confidence, and connection. With our S.H.A.P.E.R.S. Framework, Precious Beginnings for Puppies is designed to help you do just that, with thoughtful, welfare-based support rooted in the philosophy of the Ensō that cultivates strong sense of self and positive emotional health.
Adolescence is a period of profound change. As your dog’s neurobiology, emotional regulation, and behavior continue to reorganize and develop, they may seem suddenly more reactive, distracted, sensitive, or challenging in ways that feel unfamiliar. Able Adolescents, and the S.T.A.B.L.E. Framework, is designed to help you support your dog through this important stage with clarity, consistency, and compassion, and a whole-dog approach grounded in the philosophy of the Ensō and Total Welfare.
This stage of life is important, as it is often the longest. Your adult dog is no longer an adolescent, but not yet a senior, and the goal is to help them truly thrive while laying the groundwork for a healthy life with the family and transition into aging. The B.A.L.A.N.C.E. Framework of Living in Balance for a Thriving Adult supports adult dogs and their guardians with thoughtful, whole-dog guidance rooted in the philosophy of the Ensō and the principles of Total Welfare.
Aging changes dogs in ways that can be subtle, emotional, and sometimes difficult to interpret. AmaZEN Canines’ Golden Circle for Seniors is grounded in the philosophy of the Ensō and the Total Welfare Model for perspective, to ensure positive mental health and continued behavioral diversity, and uses our D.R.E.A.M. Framework as our guide. The Golden Circle is designed to help you understand what your dog is experiencing, partner with veterinary professionals, support your dog’s comfort and dignity, validate how you are processing this special time with your dog, and make thoughtful adjustments that navigate their daily quality of life.
Support by Special Behavior
Children and dogs can share a beautiful bond, but that relationship is not always easy to navigate. When fear, avoidance, or aggression enters the picture, the most important thing is safety followed by thoughtful management and careful relationship rebuilding. Kinder and Canine Relationships is designed to help families create safer, more understanding, and more supportive interactions between kids and dogs, grounded in the philosophy of the Ensō and ensuring welfare is appropriate for both the dog and the child.
Some dogs struggle deeply when left alone or apart from their guardian, whether they are puppies or adolescents still learning to feel safe, adult dogs experiencing separation-related behaviors within the syndrome, or elderly dogs experiencing changes in their wellbeing, comfort, and safety when left alone, Togetherness When Apart is a program designed to support dogs and their guardians through this complex challenge with compassion, clarity, and a whole-dog perspective grounded in the philosophy of the Ensō, Total Welfare, physical and emotional health, and the foundational feelings of safety and security that we all need.
When dogs in the same home are struggling with conflict, the impact reaches every part of daily life. Household Harmony is designed to help families navigate intrahousehold aggression with clarity, compassion, and a whole-dog perspective rooted in the philosophy of the Ensō and Total Welfare.
Veterinary visits, grooming, and at-home nail trims can be stressful for many dogs. The Care Circle is designed to help reduce fear, build trust, and make necessary care feel safer, more manageable, and less overwhelming for both dogs and their guardians. Rooted in the philosophy of the Ensō, this program supports cooperative care through patience, skill-building, resilience and respect for consent.
Other Support You Might Need!
** Complimentary Session **
A new puppy or dog will be joining your family and you want to be sure the integration is successful (complimentary session).
Our boutique boarding offers a calm, highly personalized alternative to traditional facilities, designed for dogs who benefit from a more thoughtful and low-stress environment. With limited availability and care tailored to each dog’s unique needs, we provide a safe, supportive space where your dog can rest, feel understood, and maintain their physical and emotional well-being while you’re away.
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Grounded in Ensō, guided by Total Welfare, and devoted to lasting connection.
Reach out for a free consultation and let's chat. I will listen to your goals and concerns (or both!) and share information with you about how working together we can make a meaningful difference for you and your dog.
Rebecca Lane
Certified Family Dog Mediator (CFDM)
Certified Separation Anxiety Professional Behavior Consultant (CSAP-BC)
Kids Around Dogs Approved Professional (KAD-AP)
University of Washington, Applied Animal Behavior (UW-AAB)