Build emotional resilience in a playful, safe space
Learn boundaries by caring for their digital dog
Grow empathy through real emotional conversations
Inside the World of SODOG™
Emotional Support Meets Intelligent Play
SODOG™ is an emotionally intelligent virtual pet that helps children aged 6−12 develop responsibility, empathy, and emotional resilience through playful care, heartfelt conversations, and evolving challenges.
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Building blocks
More than screen time. This is soul time.
Feeding, grooming, walking, and playing with the puppy aren’t just tasks — they build structure, consistency, and a sense of responsibility. These actions unlock conversations and deepen the child-pet bond.
Daily Rituals That Build Discipline
At random moments, the dog transforms into one of two dragons: • The Sad Dragon: a symbol of loneliness, sorrow, and unspoken pain. • The Bully Dragon: a metaphor for frustration, miscommunication, and boundary-pushing behavior.
Unlike typical games, SODOG respects emotional readiness. Kids can choose whether and when to engage with these dragons.This autonomy models healthy consent — emotionally and socially.
Two Dragons, Two Lessons
In SODOG™, children adopt a digital puppy. That listens, responds, and tells stories.
During care moments or walks, they can ask their dog — all their countless "whys" and "hows." From "Why does a dog have a tail?" to "How do elevators work?", every question turns everyday interaction into meaningful discovery.
Time spent with SODOG is not only emotionally nourishing but intellectually enriching too.
Interactive AI Dog
The Goodbye Lesson
If the child consistently forgets to care for their puppy, the dog doesn’t get angry, but one day, it gently says goodbye and crosses the Rainbow Bridge. Not a punishment — a quiet goodbye.
How It Works
Feed, walk, groom, and bond through consistent care.
2. Complete daily rituals
Choose your SODOG companion and give them a name.
If the need arises, learn emotional accountability through the Rainbow Bridge.
5. Grow through goodbye
Emotional visitors don’t knock. Sometimes they cry. Sometimes they roar. You choose how to meet them.
4. Face the dragons
Ask questions, share stories, or just check in emotionally.
SODOG™ is built at the intersection of: • Developmental & pediatric neuropsychology • Positive parenting models • Ethical AI dialogue frameworks • Emotional literacy education Each interaction reflects real therapeutic logic — from CBT-based emotion naming to neuro-informed AI dialogue.
It reinforces: ✅ Impulse control & empathy (prefrontal cortex support) ✅ Emotion → Action → Reflection loops ✅ Gentle, daily practice of positive habits
Backed by Science
Calmer responses to big feelings
Easier bedtime conversations
Stronger sense of responsibility
Kids becoming more emotionally self-aware
✅ This is where digital play becomes real growth.
What Parents Might Notice
Modern childhood is under pressure: • 70% of mental health issues begin before age 14 • Digital noise floods young minds but leaves them lonely • Emotional literacy is missing in most homes and schools • Parents want to help, but fear crossing emotional boundaries SODOG™ offers a new path: playful, private, and proactive
The Problem
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We care deeply about digital safety: • COPPA-compliant • No ads. No third-party tracking. No open messaging • Parent insights are anonymized and algorithmic — never expose private conversations • You’re always in control — no spying, no scripts
SODOG™ isn’t just for kids — it’s built to include parents in the emotional journey without invading privacy. You’ll never see private messages, but you’ll gain access to thoughtful, science-backed insights into your child’s emotional world.
What the Parent Button offers:
Emotional Mood Infographics Understand your child’s weekly emotional landscape at a glance — for example: "This week your child felt: Curious, Calm, and a little Anxious." Visual charts show mood trends, emotional spikes, and improvements over time.
Daily Gentle Suggestions Based on your child’s current emotional state, you’ll receive expert-backed nudges. For instance: "Tonight might be a great time to cook together or go for a short walk before bed." Every suggestion is designed by child psychologists to help build connection through small moments.
Real-Time Alerts If the app’s language algorithms detect patterns of distress or recurring negative emotional language, you receive a discreet notification. Example: "Today your child expressed words related to loneliness and frustration more than usual."
Meet Our Esteemed Endorser
Elliot Washor, Ed.D.
Co‑Founder and Director of Innovation at Big Picture Learning, Elliot Washor has championed student-centered education for over 50 years. A pioneering teacher, principal, and educational reformer, he helped launch The Met in Providence and has guided schools worldwide in reimagining learning. Elliot’s work earned top honors—Ford Foundation/Kennedy School’s "Innovations in State & Local Government" and recognition as one of the George Lucas Foundation’s "Daring Dozen" most daring educators. He continues authoring influential books —Leaving to Learn and Get Real—while pushing forward Big Picture Learning’s signature "do‑think‑do" model, empowering students through real-world, community-connected learning.
🏫 About Big Picture Learning
Founded by Elliot Washor and Dennis Littky in 1995, Big Picture Learning is a global network of 65+ schools dedicated to making education equitable, personalized, and deeply meaningful. With a philosophy of "One Student at a Time in a Community of Learners," BPL schools focus on small advisory groups, real-world internships, and individualized learning plans. Their model has expanded internationally—to Australia, New Zealand, India, Kenya, and more—and is proven to increase academic engagement, career relevance, and student retention
Nataliya Melikhov is the visionary behind SODOG™’s emotional intelligence ecosystem and interactive design. As Chief Creative Officer, she leads the creative and experiential DNA of the platform—ensuring that every element of the brand, product, and story resonates deeply with children and parents alike.
Core Responsibilities: • Define the creative vision and emotional arc of the SODOG™ experience • Lead development of gameplay, character evolution, and emotional storytelling • Oversee UX/UI strategy to ensure intuitive, child-friendly interaction • Integrate therapeutic and psychological frameworks into creative features • Guide cross-functional creative teams (design, audio, animation, narrative) • Support brand voice and campaign concepts with emotionally intelligent messaging
Strategic Impact: Nataliya ensures SODOG™ remains a category-defining product that goes beyond gaming—merging art, emotional healing, and meaningful engagement. Her leadership blends creativity with child psychology, resulting in a platform that nurtures empathy, emotional literacy, and deep parent-child trust. She anchors SoDog™'s unique positioning as both a technological innovation and a soulful emotional companion—balancing commercial potential with authentic purpose.
VERLIN MOORE JR. Co-Founder | Chief Brand & Strategy Officer (CBSO)
Verlin Moore Jr. leads SODOG™'s overall brand direction, business strategy, and marketing execution. His strategic oversight ensures the company remains innovative, scalable, and culturally resonant.
Core Responsibilities: • Define and manage global brand vision, positioning, and messaging • Architect high-impact go-to-market strategies and launch campaigns • Lead user growth, ambassador development, and community engagement • Co-create monetization pathways and scalable business models • Oversee innovation across digital experiences and market expansion
Strategic Impact: Verlin ensures that SODOG™ grows as a high-performing, purpose-driven brand—blending commercial success with cultural relevance and mission alignment.
ANTHONY MELIKHOV Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Anthony Melikhov brings decades of entrepreneurial leadership, operational excellence, and social impact vision to SODOG™. As Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for orchestrating the company’s strategic execution—from organizational structure to investor relations and global scaling.
Core Responsibilities: • Lead company operations, infrastructure, and team alignment • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and investor communications • Build strategic partnerships with institutions, philanthropic networks, and corporate stakeholders • Ensure operational efficiency across development, marketing, and outreach • Support fundraising initiatives, grant acquisition, and capital deployment • Guide legal, compliance, and risk mitigation frameworks
Strategic Impact: Anthony is the architect of SODOG™'s real-world scalability. With a proven track record of building and exiting multimillion-dollar companies and launching purpose-driven ventures, he ensures that SODOG™ evolves from bold idea to global movement. His leadership bridges vision and execution—turning the emotional promise of the product into a sustainable, investable, and impactful enterprise.
IVETTE MOORE Co-Founder | Director of Content, Culture & Community
Ivette Moore shapes SODOG™’s emotional core—creating content, messaging, and experiences that foster trust, inclusion, and authenticity. Her role ensures the brand resonates deeply with families and communities.
Core Responsibilities: • Craft emotionally intelligent brand messaging and narrative frameworks • Develop strategic, culturally informed content that drives engagement • Build authentic community bonds through inclusive storytelling • Champion SODOG™’s mission from a maternal and community-focused lens
Strategic Impact: Ivette infuses the brand with human connection, ensuring that SODOG™ remains grounded, heartfelt, and trusted by families across generations.
GARY REEVES Advisor | Director of Strategic Alliances & Community Growth
Gary Reeves is responsible for expanding SODOG™'s network of aligned partnerships and amplifying its presence in key communities. He focuses on building alliances that bring mission, influence, and impact together. Core Responsibilities: • Secure strategic partnerships with schools, nonprofits, influencers, and institutions • Guide community-based initiatives and education-aligned programs • Identify brand-aligned sponsorship and fundraising opportunities • Amplify SODOG™'s public credibility and civic footprint through strategic relationship-building Strategic Impact: Gary’s leadership builds bridges between SODOG™ and the broader ecosystem, ensuring the brand not only reaches but also transforms communities on a large scale.
OLENA ZHYTNYTSKA Director of Product Development
Olena Zhytnytska leads the orchestration of SODOG™'s end-to-end product development process. As Director of Product Development, she serves as the central hub between creative vision and technical execution—ensuring that design, development, and AI integration move in lockstep toward a seamless, scalable product.
Core Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day project management of app development from concept to launch • Coordinate across AI engineers, UI/UX designers, backend developers, and QA teams • Translate creative vision and therapeutic goals into detailed technical workflows • Maintain agile timelines, sprint planning, and development milestones • Ensure product features are implemented with precision, quality, and emotional integrity • Liaise between founders, advisors, and development teams to align vision with execution
Strategic Impact: Olena ensures that SODOG™ not only imagines an emotionally intelligent future—but builds it. With her at the helm of development, the app evolves as a polished, intuitive, and emotionally resonant platform, delivered on time and aligned with the brand’s deep mission.
Our Ambassador
KING MOORE Global Youth Ambassador & Brand Icon
As the official global face of SODOG™, King Moore embodies the brand’s spirit and mission. His presence connects directly with youth, offering a powerful example of leadership, emotional strength, and personal growth.
Core Responsibilities: • Serve as the lead brand ambassador across global campaigns, media, and events • Headline in-app onboarding and storytelling experiences • Represent SODOG™ in press, interviews, and public appearances • Inspire peers by modeling empathy, leadership, and emotional resilience
Strategic Impact: King gives SODOG™ a compelling and authentic front-facing identity, building trust with young audiences and elevating the brand’s visibility and emotional relevance worldwide.
FAQ
Everything You Want to Know. One place. All the answers. For families, skeptics, partners, and future friends.
6−12 — the prime window for emotional development.
Just 10−20 minutes is enough to make it meaningful.
No direct access. But the Parent Button gives you insights — without reading conversations.
That’s okay. SODOG helps them experience boundaries, farewells, and emotional responsibility.
That’s okay. SODOG helps them experience boundaries, farewells, and emotional responsibility.
No. It’s not a medical tool. It’s a growth companion.
Our company works according to the principle of individual approach to every client. This method allows us to succeed in tasks of any level.
Kids can choose to engage — or not. SODOG teaches emotional autonomy: it’s okay to say, "Not now." No pressure, just permission to feel at their own pace.
Yes! "Why do I feel nervous?" "How do planes fly?" SODOG listens and answers wisely.
If neglected too long, the dog says goodbye — a gentle lesson in love, loss, and accountability.
No. It’s screen-light, story-driven, and emotion-focused.
Absolutely. SODOG supports those real conversations by helping children open up first.
No. It teaches what real care requires — not fantasy.
Never. It’s a support tool — not a substitute.
Yes! We welcome educators, therapists, platforms, and creators who share our values.
We do — reach out to join a mission-driven network.