Everybody wants to have their dog acting on its best behavior at all times. It is possible to have a well trained dog that is obedient, and a pleasure to take with you. Really, before we begin any training, we must learn to get the dogs attention. He or she needs to be looking at us, so they will be able to see what it is that we are asking of them. We can use food as a lure to get our dogs to look at us. Hold the treat up in front of your face, and as soon as the dog makes the least bit of eye contact with you, say watch me, give them the treat. As you practice this, you will be able to get the dog to look at you for extended periods of time. Take a look at my dog Dozer in this picture, notice that his attention is focused on me. This picture was taken in a busy park with lots of distractions, and other dogs walking within 10 yards of us.
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