Dog Training for Impulse Control
About this video
Ritland teaches impulse control training for dogs, explaining that lack of impulse control is the root cause of most behavioral problems (chasing, bolting, grabbing food). He demonstrates his method using a tennis ball with a dog named Arrow, emphasizing that the concept is teaching the dog to wait until released, not denying access entirely. Ritland stresses starting in low-distraction environments and building duration gradually.
Key takeaways
- According to Ritland, impulse control is the fundamental skill underlying most dog obedience issues, from chasing to door rushing
- Ritland’s method centers on teaching the dog that they must wait for permission rather than being denied what they want entirely
- Ritland advises starting training in sterile environments with short durations and low energy from the handler, then gradually increasing difficulty
Episode details: published December 4, 2020 · 124.3K views · 12:50 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.
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