Everyone asks me "How do you get such great focus from your dogs?" And the answer is simple. I am LIFE to my dog.
In this episode, Britney Howard, dog trainer at Dawg Boss k9 Training, delves into methods for creating focus in dogs. Emphasizing the importance of building relationships and connections with dogs, she shares her advice on training techniques such as behavioral modification, eye contact training, and engagement. She explains the concept of focus as a trained behavior developed through rewards, noting it is not a natural behavior for dogs. Britney also highlights the importance of defining a goal before training focus and illustrates how to create engagement through physical activities and reinforcing dogs' understanding that their owner is the primary source of rewards. With tips on luring and free shaping a focused heel, she reminds listeners that the training process should be enjoyable and repetitive for effective learning. Finally, Britney encourages engagement through five daily training sessions of five minutes each.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
01:07 Understanding the Concept of Focus in Dog Training
02:53 The Importance of Relationship and Engagement in Training
03:29 How to Obtain Focus in Dog Training
04:56 Defining Your Own Focus Goals
05:58 The Role of Mental State in Training
07:09 Starting to Train Focus: Eye Contact and Engagement
11:51 The Importance of Movement in Training
14:16 Training Techniques: Free Shaping and Luring
20:56 Conclusion and Contact Information
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Video to train what was discussed:
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