Day 3

This one is for when you need to move past a distraction – whether that’s another dog, a person, or a half eaten pizza crust.

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 the treat) and focus on you from the moment you start counting.