PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 22 TRAINING SESSION #2 - Eye Contact - When, How and Why?

To teach anything, you must first have your dog’s eye contact and
attention. Everything you will do with your dog builds on this
exercise. This is your foundation for getting reliable behaviors.
When you say your dog’s name, your dog should look into your eyes.
He should not continue doing what he was doing nor should you have
to repeat his name over and over. You should get a good solid look
into your eyes, not a glance, not a look at your treat pouch, your
hand or elsewhere. Pia will go over techniques to get your dog to
“want” to look at you, even when you don’t ask. What happens when
you take the leash off your dog? Does he run away? How insulting!
Pia will teach you an exercise that will help keep your dog near
you and wait for permission to leave your side, regardless of
whether the leash is on or off. Putting the leash back on a loose
dog should not be a punisher for the dog. You will practice this
exercise as Pia talks you through each step.

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