Course Details
Impulse control! We want it, we talk about it, we train for it. But... do we actually have it? And, what exactly is it?
So much of impulse control training is about having a dog hold a stationary position around distraction. The result? A dog who can hold a stay around distraction!
But, is this actually impulse control? And what happens when we release that dog from the stay?
I divide impulse control training into two categories:
1) Static Impulse Control: Holding still around distraction.
2) Dynamic Impulse Control: Self-control IN MOTION.
Many of us spend a lot of time teaching our dogs to hold still and then be released to a toy or some other behaviour. But most of the work we do in dog sports happens when the dog is MOVING!
So! For success in dog sports, we need our dogs to be able to stay thoughtful in motion! Enter: Dynamic Impulse Control!
Understanding how to develop dynamic impulse control is what we'll be exploring in this workshop. Inside, I’ll share several exercises for developing and honing this skill. You’ll be amazed by how well this work translates to more thoughtful work across the board!
Note: This is a repeat workshop that has run previously under a different course number. Please review your workshop library to make sure this would not be a duplicate purchase.
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Lecture Publish Date: Sunday Jan 14th
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday Jan 21st @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday Jan 24th
Instructor: Helene LawlerHélène Lawler (she/her) got her first dog, a border collie named Jake, in 1989 and has been training dogs ever since. Over the years, she has trained in obedience, search and rescue, protection sports, rally, tricks, and freestyle, among others. She discovered agility in 2004, and herding in 2005, which have become her main focus and passion in dog sports. (Click here for full bio and to view Hélène's upcoming courses)
