Dogs who counter surf learn how rewarding it can be in stages. It might start with the floor, but then they will move to counters and it will seem like your dog has started stealing food from the kitchen suddenly! Enjoy the overview of counter surfing progressions and what to look for, and be sure to check out our full video on how to stop counter surfing for good    • How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?...  

This short video is an extract from Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training    • Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use ...   Once you know where the reinforcement is for your dog, you can build yourself into that reinforcement so that it is you, not the environment, winning your dog’s focus!

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