Slow down! Why rushing your dog is bad. Take your time! Sometimes we teach our dogs a little too well. When you ask your dog to do something, Do they skip a command because you have been consistently asking for a predictable pattern? Example: You always ask for Sit then down. So the dog just lays down when you ask for sit. Slowing down, capturing the behavior you want and getting the dog to focus, when its not a rush, will lead your dog into focus whether the dog is excited or relaxed. h...