Join Canine Psychologist, Sparky, on the Dog Parentology Podcast as she explores the transformative power of impulse control for your dog's emotional and neurological balance. Discover the innovative 'something better' technique, designed to help dogs make positive choices through calm guidance rather than traditional commands. Sparky shares practical steps for developing impulse control, highlighting real-world examples, such as Jersey--a dog with severe impulse control issues transformed by exercises and sensory experiences. Learn about the bottom-up and top-down processes driving impulse control, and gain insights into building trust and connection with your furry friend. Stick around for a free downloadable guide and understand how your own behavior may influence your dog's actions. This episode is a must-listen for dog parents dedicated to nurturing a deeper bond with their pets.

YOU WILL LEARN:

The Brain’s Role in Impulse Control: How key structures like the limbic system and prefrontal cortex affect your dog’s decision-making and emotional responses.

Practical Strategies: Science-based techniques you can use to help your dog develop better self-regulation in everyday situations.

Human-Centric Connection: How your role as a caregiver can positively influence your dog’s behaviour through co-regulation and empathy.

This episode offers a fresh perspective on helping your dog manage their impulses by focusing on what’s happening in their mind, not just their actions. It’s all about creating a deeper understanding and a stronger bond with your dog. Subscribe for more insights from Dog Parentology, and let us know how you’re helping your dog develop impulse control in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t miss future episodes—subscribe and hit the notification bell! 🔗 Join our Patreon community for only the cost of a small cup of coffee, for exclusive content and early access: https://www.patreon.com/DogParentologyPodcast