232: 10 game-changing parenting hacks – straight from master dog trainers
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.
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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.
About the author, Jen
Jen Lumanlan (M.S., M.Ed.) hosts the Your Parenting Mojo podcast (www.YourParentingMojo.com), which examines scientific research related to child development through the lens of respectful parenting.