Help! Why Won't My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of Focus) #242

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Help! How do I get my dog to focus on me and pay attention? Today I’m sharing the positive reinforcement “secrets” that make your dog prioritize you over environmental distractions. If you feel non-existent to your dog around other dogs, squirrels, cats, people, bicycles, etc. – but you’ve been taught to collar pop and say things like “leave it!” – I’m going to teach you to combine two of my proven, science-based games to inspire your dog to focus on you without you demanding it. No physical or verbal corrections needed.

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

 

• How to create desire in your dog to choose you over distractions.
• The tools to train canine attention.
• About one rescue dog’s complete transformation.
• How to get your dog to pay attention to you.
• What “old school” dog trainers teach about distractions.
• That focus is a reflection of priorities.
• How sustained focus happens.
• That strongly desired outcomes create laser focus; e.g. dog chasing squirrel.
• That nagging doesn’t create drive in humans or dogs.
• How to become your dog’s priority with engaging games.
• How to journal all of your dog’s priorities.
• Why recalling my puppy off bunnies is easy.
• Why we don’t bribe dog behavior but reinforce good choices.
• The importance of erasing habits that reward your dog away from you.
• That good focus habits begin with dog training games.
• The difference between inspired focus and forced focus.
• That good relationships require daily investment.
• The two games to play so your dog chooses you.
• How and when to combine Hand Targets and ItsYerChoice to overcome distractions.

 

Online Learning
• Learn To Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/
• Target Training for Dogs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3

 

Resources

 

1. Podcast Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/238/
2. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/37/
3. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/
4. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/
5. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/147/
6. Podcast Episode 152: Off Leash Listening Skills For Dogs Part 3: Training Steps - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/152/
7. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/
8. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/
9. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/74/
10. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3
11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/
12. Blog Post: How to Use the Distraction Intensity Index to Help Your Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/distraction-intensity-index/
13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/549B77rN-cY