Are you having difficulty getting your dog's attention? Squirrels in the trees, children’s toys, a delivery person, strangers walking dogs, — there are so many distractions to capture your dog’s attention and it can be frustrating and dangerous when your dog doesn't repond to you, especially when it really matters.
The world offers so much to captivate a curious and energetic dog. But even when he is busy sniffing, watching, barking, chewing, or running around, there are times when you still need to get his attention. In this course, you’ll explore this important life skill and how you can use it to teach and communicate with your dog. By practicing attention, you can increase safety and open new horizons for your life together.
This course will help you:
- Teach your dog to give you attention, even when there are other distractions.
- Create a plan, then make learning easy and fun.
- Understand the role of eye contact when getting your dog’s attention.
- Identify options for cueing, marking, and rewarding the desired attention behavior.
- Redirect unwanted behavior to a positive one more easily.
Who should take this course?
Dog lovers and animal care professionals who want to teach their dog how to give attention when asked despite life’s distractions.
