Ep. 5: Impulse Control in Canine Behaviour – Beyond Fight, Flight, or Freeze & the Missing ‘State of FluxWe challenges traditional dog behaviour models, revealing the ‘state of flux’ as an indicator of deeper neural recovery of impulse control.
Ep. 4 - Stop Millions of Dogs From Surrender: The Hidden Brain System That Holds The Key To Keeping Dogs in HomesWhen we consider why millions of dogs are surrendered each year and why shelters are overflowing with dogs returned after being placed in...
Ep. 3 - What To Do About The Complex Trigger Systems?In this blog, we delve into the science behind Episode 2 of the Dog Parentology Podcast , titled “Reactive Systems: Triggers and...
Sparky SmithSep 25, 20233 min readThe Emotional Maze of Reactive Dog Caregiving - Shifting the Burden
Sparky SmithJul 17, 202310 min readThe Unearthing of Mental Models in Applying Positive Reinforcement for Persistent Behaviour Issues
Sparky SmithJun 24, 202311 min readFrom Trauma to Resilience: The Role of Polyvagal Theory in Healing Dogs
Sparky SmithJun 10, 20233 min readLove, Self-Discovery and Second Chances: Adopting a Rescue Dog for Personal Growth