Walking Past DistractionsDog heels tight, maintains attention, and ignores temptations on a walk

At a glance

Category: Practical
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Time: 5 minutes
Environment: Outdoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Heel Attention Leave It

Steps

Heel
Cue heel as you approach the distraction
Attention
Cue attention to lock eyes with you through the trigger zone
Leave It
Cue leave it if the dog fixates on the distraction

Tips

Keep heel bursts short: 20 seconds past the distraction, then release
Reward heavily after clearing the distraction zone
If the dog cannot hold it, increase distance from the distraction

Equipment

6-foot leash
High-value treats