Welcome to The Space Between Dogs Companion Resources

This Resource Hub was created as a companion to The Space Between Dogs and is designed to help you deepen your understanding of canine communication, social confidence, and emotional regulation.

My goal is to provide video demonstrations, downloadable guides, case studies, and additional educational content that bring the concepts from the book to life and help you apply them with greater confidence.

As this resource library grows, you'll find practical examples that explore questions such as:

  • Why can a cautious (-3) dog and a highly reactive (+4) dog struggle to live harmoniously together?

  • How does frustration develop, and why can it sometimes escalate into reactivity or aggression?

  • How can the Canine Communication Compass help you recognize when a dog is becoming uncomfortable before they become defensive or threatening?

  • What subtle changes in posture, movement, and space-seeking behavior reveal a dog's emotional state?

  • How can you use the Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢ to better understand your dog's sociability and identify compatible playmates or housemates?

  • What does healthy social communication look like between dogs?

  • How can you recognize when a dog needs support, distance, or a different social experience?

  • How can the Let's Talk Processā„¢ help build social confidence while reducing the likelihood of conflict?

Over the coming months, I will continue adding new resources, video demonstrations, real-world case studies, webinars, and practical tools designed to help you better understand the space between dogs.

Thank you for being part of this learning community. My hope is that these resources help you see dogs with greater clarity, compassion, and understanding while supporting healthier relationships between dogs and the people who love them.

Whether you are working through the Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢, practicing the Letā€™s Talk Processā„¢, or simply learning to better understand your dog's communication, I am grateful to be part of your journey.Ā 

Moore Framework Resources

This Resource Hub will continue to grow as new educational materials, and learning opportunities are added.

šŸ“– The Space Between Dogs
A New Framework for Raising Dogs that Connect, Not React

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Free Resources

šŸ“„ The Simple Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢Ā Practitioner Guide

šŸ“„ The Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢Ā 

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Ā Premium Resources

ā­ The Space Between Dogsā„¢ Visual Companion Bundle (NEW for Trainers, Shelters and Rescue Organizations)

Bring the concepts from The Space Between Dogs to life with printable reference charts, professional wall posters, and companion resources designed to help you better understand canine social communication.

Includes:

šŸ“„ Printable 8.5x11 Reference Guides

  • Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢ & Ethogram
  • Canine Communication Compass
  • Communication Map aka Cheat Sheet

šŸ–¼ Professional 36x48 Wall Posters

  • Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢ & Ethogram
  • Canine Communication Compass
  • Communication Map aka Cheat Sheet

ā­ Bonus

  • Dog Greeting Decoder

$29

Download Bundle Here

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Ā Can I print the 36 Ɨ 48 posters smaller?
Yes. These are high-resolution files designed for large-format printing, but your print shop can scale them down to smaller sizes without quality loss.
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Video Demonstrations - coming soon!

ā–¶ļø The Let's Talk Processā„¢ Video Demonstrations

Watch real dogs working through the steps of the Let's Talk Processā„¢, including approach-and-retreat exercises, social confidence building, parallel walking, greetings, and more.

Ā Live Webinars - September 2026

šŸŽ„ The Space BetweenĀ 
Learn how to interpret canine communication through the Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢, Communication Compass, and Space Between Dogs Triangle.

šŸŽ„ The Let's Talk Process
A step-by-step guide to building social confidence and improving canine social skills through structured interactions.

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Judy Rapp Moore

I am a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, founder of Canine Behavior Counseling, LLC, creator of the Moore S.C.A.L.E.ā„¢, and author of The Space Between Dogs.

For more than two decades, I have helped families navigate challenging dog-human and dog-dog interactions through practical, compassionate, science-based behavior strategies. My work focuses on helping people recognize subtle shifts in canine communication before behavior escalates, creating safer and more successful outcomes for both dogs and their families.

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About Judy

"Working with Judy has changed our dogs relationship. They have gone from fighting to sleeping together!"Ā 

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- Tracy B.

"Thank you for your kind and gracious reply. Your advice was so helpful! I was with Craig when he received your email and the relief and smile on his face was so nice to see!"

- Laurie H.

"Thank you, Judy, for observing and evaluating Jasper and Toby. In a short time, we learned so much. Watching you work with both dogs and model positive reinforcement techniques was incredibly helpful, and the written insights you provided gave us lasting clarity and confidence."

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- Cathy P.