Impulse Control Skills

When we talk about “impulse control issues,” it means the failure to resist a temptation.  Impulse control training involves teaching your dog skills to build self-control.

• Does your dog so whatever he wants no matter what you ask of him?
• Have you done training but OMG  she just won’t listen when there’s a squirrel?
• Does your dog ignore you and run up to people to excitedly greet them?
• Does your dog steal food or other items and run off?
• Do you enjoy walking your dog in a busy environment?

No Reactive Dogs.  If your dog Barks and Lunges at other people or dogs, this class is not the right fit.  Please Give our office a call and we can lead you in the right direction.

Things to Bring:

• TONS of yummy food treats cut up small.  5 different flavors in separate containers.
• A vessel from which to manage the food for efficient and effective delivery to the  dog.  Treat pouch, training vest, etc.
• 4 of your dog’s favorite toys.
• Mat (yoga mat, bath mat, small blanket)
• Your instructor may add training gear to your equipment list each week.

Minimum Pre-requisites:

• Basic Obedience Skills
• All dogs should be able to perform, at a minimum, reliable Name Response, decent loose leash skills, Sit, Down.
• Handlers should be familiar with marker training either a Clicker or a verbal marker (ie: Yes)