Avoid Distractions And Get Your Dog To Pay Attention With These Dog Obedience Tips

Distractions are a part of life. Whether you live in the country or in a big city, there is always something that can take your dog's attention away from you. If you live in the country, a cow or tractor could take precedence over you. The city life could bring all kinds of possible distractions, from kids playing to racing cars.

Your dog's safety depends on your ability to use dog obedience training to get him to pay attention, even when he would rather be running after a cow or car. Through dog training, you will be able to train your dog to look at you as the alpha dog, the one in charge. This way, when there is danger ahead, he will listen to your commands.

Combination Eye Contact and Movement
This is a critical dog obedience training technique that must be mastered in order to gain control. If your dog has his eyes on you and is moving with you, then he will not be paying attention to the other distractions. Have all natural treats on hand. Make them small all natural treats so they last longer. Keep them out of your dog's sight.

Steps:
1.Say your dog's name and move away very quickly. You can also use the dog's name and then say "Come" or whatever word you choose. The idea is to say his name to get his attention and to look at you and move towards you.

2.When he moves towards you, praise him with a treat. IMPORTANT: Every time you give a treat, align it between your dog's eyes and your eyes. You want to establish eye contact with the treat. At first, give out another treat and praise when he establishes the eye contact. Hide the other treats to avoid distractions.

3.Repeat this sequence (name, move, praise, give treat) 3 to 5 times each time. This teaches your dog to establish eye contact with you and keep it.

4.Once you establish this eye contact and can keep it during a specific time period, you can begin bringing in "distractions" to help you with your dog obedience training. Bring in someone that will distract your dog. Call your dog's name and demand eye contact. Praise your dog with a treat or word of praise.

5.Once you can maintain his attention with someone else in the picture, then have that person clap and begin to play with him. Call his name again and demand that he come to you. Praise him when he does what is expected of him.

Once your dog is able to handle these distractions, it is time to bring him out to other places. Vary your training process and the locations. The more "distractions" you expose your dog to, the better chances that your dog obedience training will be a success. Gaining this eye contact is critical to your dog's safety. If you can get and keep their attention at all times, you dog will listen when danger is ahead.