08/15/2026
🐾 Training Advice of the Day: Impulse Control
Impulse control starts with the little things. Reward stillness and calm behavior instead of always waiting for your dog to do something.
Practice recall often. Tethering is also a great tool because it teaches your dog to settle, stay close, and understand that they don’t have to interact with everything around them. Have them wait before going through doors, getting out of the car, eating, or getting something they want.
The goal is simple: teach your dog to stop, think, and look to you instead of immediately reacting. Reward them for the behavior you want to see! You are looking for calmness, checking in, being relaxed around stimulation, and staying engaged with you rather than the environment. Sometimes the smallest steps cover the biggest hurdles later on!
Have a blessed Saturday from us at Caution K9 Kennels and don’t forget to share! 🐾