PAY ATTENTION!™ Kate Naito, CPDT-KA Doggie Academy
PURPOSE Teach your dog to pay attention: 1. Indoors 2. At the dog park 3. On leash In all situations, the goal is to become more rewarding than the outside environment.
SEQUENCE FOR TRAINING 1. Cue the behavior. Only say it once! 2. “Mark” the behavior. 3. Reward.
WATCH ME 1. Drag treat from dog’s eyes to yours. When dog looks at your face, mark & reward. Get 4 for 4. 2. Say “Watch Me,” and repeat Step 1. Get 4 for 4. 3. Repeat with empty cue hand. Reward from other hand. Get 4 for 4. 4. Gradually fade how dramatic your hand signal is.
RECALL 1: “CHASE GAME” 1. Dog is at your side, on leash. 2. Say recall cue (“Come”) and start running. 3. Use encouraging voice and low, inviting body language, so dog follows you. 4. At the end, reward dog close to your body. * Avoid luring with a treat.
LEASH WALKING EQUIPMENT Back Clip Harness: not good for pullers, good for stoppers Front Clip Harness : good for pullers and lungers
LEASH WALKING EQUIPMENT Head Collar : good for pullers Flat Collar : not good for pullers
LEASH WALKING 1 WALKING WITH ATTENTION 1. Treats in hand closest to the dog. Leash across your lap. 2. As you walk, talk happily to dog. Be fun! 3. Reward dog when he looks at you. 4. If dog pulls ahead, stop and encourage him to return. Resume walking and be engaging.
HAND TARGET 1 1. Have treats hidden in “reward” hand. 2. With other hand, extend index and middle finger an inch in front of dog’s nose. 3. When dog touches fingers with nose, mark and reward. 4. Get 4 for 4 from one inch away. 5. Add the word “Touch” right before presenting signal. Get 4 for 4. 6. Increase to 2-4 inches from dog’s nose. Get 4 for 4.
WATCH ME 2 (A) 1. The moment a mild distraction appears, cue “Watch Me.” 2. Mark and reward handsomely. (B) 1. While walking in low distraction area, ask for “Watch Me.” Mark and reward. 2. Slowly introduce mild distractions while walking.
RECALL 2: With Collar Grab From short distance, call your dog using recall word 1. (“Come!”). Use encouraging sounds and inviting body language as 2. dog approaches you. Be more exciting than everything else here. When dog arrives, treat with one hand and gently grab 3. collar with other hand. Grab close to your body.
PARK PRACTICE: RECALL & WALKING ● Training and fun time happen simultaneously. ● Reward dog when he is walking alongside you and/or looking at you. ● Occasionally do recall. Big reward, and send him back to play.
HAND TARGET WITH WALKING ● When you see a distraction ahead, hand target to a place where your dog is out of the way. ● Reward dog while distraction passes. Use many treats if necessary.
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