123 Treat!
Game 2 – 1, 2, 3, treat!
For when you need to move past a distraction.
Start stationary.
- Count ‘one, two, three’ out loud and give a treat on ‘three’.
- Repeat, repeat, repeat.
- Once your dog starts looking at you on ‘one’, you’re ready to start walking.
Now add steps
- Take 3 steps, counting out loud as you go. On the third step, give your dog a treat.
- Repeat, repeat, repeat.
What’s great is that ‘one’ becomes a predictor of ‘two’ becomes a predictor of ‘three’. Your dog will start anticipating the third step and focus on you from the moment you start counting.