Help! Why Won't My Dog Pay Attention? (Secrets Of Focus) #242 #podcast

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 non-existent 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, science-based games to inspire your dog to focus on you without you demanding it. No physical or verbal corrections needed. 📝 Read the transcript: https://dogsthat.com/transcript/episode-242/ 🐾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 Garrett:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 15:18 Join the ItsYerChoice Summit: https://dogsthat.com/y/iycsummit 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. 🎓Online Learning Learn To Play ItsYerChoice https://dogsthat.com/y/iycsummit Target Training for Dogs https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 Resources 1. Podcast Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking - https://youtu.be/hT3hrn0QZyE 2. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career - https://youtu.be/2h7DqVILt00 3. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://youtu.be/p1UWLxdDPEI 4. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? - https://youtu.be/cC6MXgZaGD0 5. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away - https://youtu.be/MHMzbxNElPs 6. Podcast Episode 152: Off Leash Listening Skills For Dogs Part 3: Training Steps - https://youtu.be/jJqeiBbU7Pg 7. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) #24 - https://youtu.be/Z9hXKLCK0Cg 8. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://youtu.be/zBH2lKVxj58 9. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://youtu.be/bxx5Rnk4tYs 10. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://youtu.be/JGUB1REiIlA 12. Blog Post: How to Use the Distraction Intensity Index to Help Your Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/distraction-intensity-index/ P.S. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you get notifications of new videos! - - - - - - - Our Website: https://dogsthat.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanGarrettDogAgility/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusanGarrettDogsThat/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dogsthat Pinterest: https://pinterest.ca/dogsthatcom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/susangarrett There’s always something new happening at Dogs That, so if you’d like to be the first to know, visit our website, register to receive updates, and we'll keep you in the loop. https://dogsthat.com