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232: 10 game-changing parenting hacks – straight from master dog trainers
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What Dog Trainers Know That You Don’t!
Ever felt stuck figuring out how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior? What if the key lies in techniques used by master dog trainers? In this episode, we explore how strategies designed to nurture trust and communication with dogs can revolutionize the way we parent. From co-regulation to building a culture of consent, you’ll learn actionable steps to create a harmonious home environment.What you’ll learn:
- Read dogs’ non-verbal cues to prevent bites - and how reading your child’s can prevent meltdowns.
- Never yell at dogs—and what they do to get cooperation instead.
- Calm anxious dogs—the same technique can reduce your child’s tantrums.
- Build trust and gain consent with dogs—which can also strengthen your relationship with your child.
- Stay calm under pressure—their strategies can help you navigate parenting stress as well.
This episode ties together the science of behavior with empathy to show that parenting doesn’t have to mean power struggles. By understanding your child’s needs (just like dog trainers learn to understand their dogs), you’ll build a connection that lasts a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this unique perspective on parenting! Love what you’re learning? Support the show and help us keep delivering insightful episodes like this one! 👉 Click here: https://learn.yourparentingmojo.com/donate Why You’re So Angry with Your Child’s Age-Appropriate Behavior - and what to do about it (without stuffing down your feelings and pretending you aren’t angry!) masterclass is here!
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Book mentioned in this episode:
Affiliate Links- The Other End of the Leash by Dr. Patricia McConnell
- How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend by The Monks of New Skete
- Parenting Beyond Power by Jen Lumanlan
Mentioned Episodes
Jump to Highlights 00:03 Introduction to Your Parenting Mojo Podcast 03:09 Acknowledgment of Listeners and Financial Support 04:39 Jen's Experience with Dog Training at the East Bay SPCA 06:47 Introduction to Dog Training Hacks 10:30 Hack 10: Creating a Culture of Consent 10:42 Hack 9: Not Dominating Our Children 15:38 Hack 8: Identifying Pressure Points 19:09 Hack 7: Don't Repeat Yourself 20:19 Hack 6: Shouting Doesn't Gain Compliance 22:42 Hack 5: Not Expecting Immediate Compliance 26:30 Hack 4: Getting Comfortable with Dysregulation 31:55 Hack 3: Co-Regulating with Your Child 34:30 Hack 2: Supporting Skill Building in Stressful Situations 39:40 Hack 1: Understanding Non-Verbal Communication 49:28 Conclusion and Call to Action
References
McConnell, P. (2002). The other end of the leash: Why we do what we do around dogs. Random House.The Monks of New Skete. (2002). How to be your dog's best friend: A training manual for dog owners. Little, Brown and Company.
Lumanlan, J. (2023). Parenting beyond power: How to use connection and collaboration to transform your family—and the world.
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