Help! How do I get my dog to focus on me and pay attention? Today I’m sharing the positive reinforcement “secrets” that make your dog prioritize you over environmental distractions. If you feel nonexistent to your dog around other dogs, squirrels, cats, people, bicycles, etc. – but you’ve been taught to collar pop and say things like “leave it!” – I’m going to teach you to combine two of my proven, sciencebased games to inspire your dog to focus on you without you demanding it. No physical or verbal corrections needed.

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Key Ideas to Increase Your Dog’s Focus and Attention:
00:00 Dogs that pay attention to you anywhere.
00:27 Tools to train canine attention.
00:41 One rescue dog’s complete transformation.
02:17 How can I get my dog to pay more attention to me?
02:34 What “old school” dog trainers teach about distractions.
03:18 Focus is a reflection of priorities.
04:25 How does sustained focus happen?
05:36 Strongly desired outcomes create laser focus; e.g. dog chasing squirrel.
06:24 Nagging doesn’t create drive in humans or dogs.
06:48 Give yourself grace with your personal priorities.
08:25 Become your dog’s priority with engaging games.
10:05 Journal all of your dog’s priorities.
10:37 Why recalling my puppy off bunnies is easy.
12:02 Don’t bribe dog behavior. Reinforce good choices.
12:40 Erase habits that reward your dog away from you.
13:48 Good focus habits = dog training games.
14:05 Inspired focus vs. forced focus.
14:44 Good relationships require daily investment.
15:08 Target Training for Dogs with Susan
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16:13 How and when to combine Hand Targets and ItsYerChoice to overcome distractions.
17:16 Grow more focus games with your dog so they always choose you.

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Resources
1. Podcast Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking    • Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vo...  
2. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career    • Dog Training as a Career #37  
3. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know    • The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For...  
4. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B?    • Navigating Failure In Dog Training: W...  
5. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away    • Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash An...  
6. Podcast Episode 152: Off Leash Listening Skills For Dogs Part 3: Training Steps    • Off Leash Listening Skills For Dogs P...  
7. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) #24    • Distraction Intensity Index: Help For...  
8. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed    • Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Re...  
9. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks    • Yes, Susan Garrett's Dogs Sniff On Wa...  
10. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett    • Target Training for Dogs with Susan G...  
11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills    • Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Yo...  
12. Blog Post: How to Use the Distraction Intensity Index to Help Your Dog https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...

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