Impulsivity in Dogs – Recognizing and Understanding It

This audio course covers the basics of impulse control in dogs. You will learn to distinguish between the two forms – proactive and reactive impulse control – understand their different mechanisms, and comprehend why the focus in everyday life is particularly on proactive control. Furthermore, the neurobiological and emotional foundations will be explained, and the factors that can disrupt or permanently reduce impulse control will be highlighted.

The course shows how impulse control develops from puppyhood into old age and what conditions influence its stability. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of how dogs can regulate unwanted impulses and what influencing factors play a role in this process.