3 Tips for getting your service dog to focus around distractions

[@ariesambully5620]

I watched your video about gentle leaders, and I was always skeptical about them but they have Really improved everything about my SDit's behavior and over all attention. All the things you've said in that video have really proven true. This video was really helpful too! My only question is, coming back to the gentle leaders, there are So many different styles of head collars. Are the Gentle Leader brand collars the only one you like and use? Because there are the brands like the Sporn head collar and the Halti head collar. The fit is all a Tiny bit different. I chose the gentle leader because of the width of the nose band and how it fit because my dog has a Very wide mouth and some large cheeks, so I think this one is comfortable for him but I notice it will slip and rub a little, but I wonder if I adjust to where it's not that it is too tight. Just wondering on the different types for different head shapes of dog. Because of course, if the fit is too loose or too tight, he is distracted and more focused on the collar.

[@vlinderassistance2943]

Thank you so much for these videos, they’re extremely helpful and I try to work with the information you give in the training of my assistance dog in training.

[@trishameloling2367]

I was told not to use their name in public. Due to someone else might use it trying to get their attention when their “working”

[@morganmetzgar6394]

I was wondering if you had some tips on how to get a dog to get in a vehicle. I have a puppy who's almost 6 months and he's afraid to even go near a car and has a tendency to go to the bathroom even on 15 minute rides. I'm curious if you have any information that might help??? Thanks 😊

[@trishameloling2367]

For my puppy. I just sat near the car with him if he sniffs or touches to car he he’s a marker word with a treat. Then I move in to him touch the car with his paw where to door opens , later on worked on him eating a treat out of the car . We’re still working on it but he occasionally get in the car himself which is huge! Paw is a good word for them to put their paw on something

[@goyabridges1303]

Good to know

[@livb536]

I HAVE A SERVICE DOG NAMED LEO

[@servicedoggy2436]

My dog barks at people ( not my service dog it’s my other dog) he can’t focus on places cause he is barking. How do I help him . Also he is 1 1/2. Pls help me!!!! And he is not a big fan of treats .

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

This made a lot of sense. Thanks for the suggestions

[@goyabridges1303]

Training our service 🐕‍🦺 it's good to know .