Teaching Self Control - Video on Demand

Once purchased, this content is accessed through our Video on Demand platform. It may take up to 1 business day for your content to appear in your Video on Demand Library. If you prefer immediate access, you can purchase directly through Video on Demand. Self-control may be the most important teaching gift we can give to our dogs and to ourselves. While self-control might save your dog’s life one day, it is also fundamental for cooperative living and enjoyment in your relationship with your dog. Self-control is the skill of ending a range of emotions that can lead both you and your dog into trouble: fear, anxiety, nervousness, excitement, frustration, arousal, etc. It draws on our innate knowledge that these emotions have no use when uncontrolled. Join us to explore the nature and importance of self-control and the essentials of how to teach it. Your dog’s mind should be compatible with his or her behavior. A controlled “sit” position may be seen as satisfactory and a silent dog may be