Ziva – Adding Distractions

The earlier you add disractions to your training, the better. This video shows Ziva learning to ignore distractions while heeling.  At 11 months of age,  Ziva’s heeling is pretty good but the reward schedule is quite high.  This is the best time to introduce...

Lyra – Tolerating Distractions

The first step towards getting your dog to ignore distractions is to include them in training from the beginning.  When you introduce controlled distractions, you can help your dog to “win”, therefore building confidence and love for work. This video...