Maintaining Attention As You Enter the Ring

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Commit to practicing keeping your dog focused and attentive as you walk into the ring!

That transition—from warm-up to the start of your performance—is more important than many handlers realize. When your dog will heel in with you, stay engaged as you remove the leash, and line up for the first exercise, you’re setting the stage for a confident, successful performance.

See the video above. Notice how I slide my hand down the leash to unclip it without loosing her attention. I use my Reward Marker to reinforce her paying attention. The video also covers how to gradually build longer durations of attention.