Attention While Walking - How to teach your dog to stay by your side

This is a how-to dog training video on teaching your dog to look at you on cue, while walking. Progressive Reinforcement is the only method I use to train any trick or behaviour.

[@lauren1207]

Currently training my labrador this, he loves his food so it's pretty easy to get his attention if treats are involved! Great video

[@aliciarosado9438]

Also recently, when I open the gate for him to go outside to the yard, he steps out and wait for me, looks at me with a face like "I'm waiting for you"...💕lovely I adopted him when he was 2. Now he is 5

[@drscandersongt]

THANK YOU!!! I was just pursuing the tubes this morning and SO MUCH horrible information by self appointed "behavioral specialists" who completely disregard what cognitive behavioral science has revealed. The methods you are using provide for a much happier and balanced animals. Many blessings!

[@Krissykris1468]

Put the treats in a bag or behind your back and make kissy noises, once the dog looks at your face, click and reward.

[@sandrasaritaschuh]

love your way of training... thx!!!

[@isisfanpage1450]

Step 1: have a focused and intelligent dog

[@noneyobusiness7331]

ALL dogs are intelligent :)

[@3zk1i_93]

Nah mines kinda stupid lol

[@irishrose6055]

@@noneyobusiness7331 no don't lie, its most dogs are smart, there are some pretty stupid dogs out there

[@stellagamma9069]

you are helping me so much with my dog! thanks!

[@Pasquanderson]

Thanks so much, this was a very helpful video!

[@sargetheshelterdog8291]

I like your method and I've watched a few. I'll be at Bergin this summer and I'm enjoying your videos

[@cellopets]

REALLY nice video. I was looking for something else, but I'm so glad I found this.

[@itsrewindtime5994]

Ingrid Bock lol same i was looking for how to train your dog for the end of the world

[@jonton12swee]

I was wondering what I was missing. This will probably help all the heel and with me commands too!! Thanks for the tips on the clicker!! I was reinforcing too slow!! but best believe I'll be back on it tomorrow!!

[@kenyimares]

Good conection! Very nice work.

[@user-ql5tv6tw5b]

산책방법영상인데 너무 영상미가 좋은거 같아요ㅜㅜ 왜내가 힐링을 하는지ㅜㅜ

[@Emmamemma924]

You're videos are great.

[@Lulisette]

Today I made him really tired : while walking off the leash, and wondering if he would come back if I called him, I just called his name, while walking with the dog ahead of me about 50 m, I just turned around and walked back. After a while he came racing by. I did that a few times : calling his name and turning aound, Every time he came racing by. After a while I didn't have to call him, as soon as I turned around and walked back, he reacted and came back.... He liked that game ! Now I know he keeps me in his eye !

[@dareisnogod5711]

"Now I know he keeps an eye on me."

[@cob9834]

I think your suggestions and tips are excellent. However, I always like to give my dog a release command The usual release command that I use is the word “break” and I Pronounce the word quickly and at a slightly higher pitch, which dogs usually enjoy. My voice for directing the dog to do something is usually lower pitch with more authority. dogs enjoyed this so much that they just think of the word “break” as another small reward, in of itself. Finally, I also have a border collie, they great great, even if my BC is smarter then me. After all I’m “ the dope on the rope” LoL 🚶🏼‍♂️🐕‍🦺

[@jahseh57]

I have had border collies for a very long time, they are unbelievably easy to train as they are so eager to please. You don’t need to feed to train although you can use that too you just need to use praise and a game they love for the real wow moments. They learn so quick you have to get your brain in gear to keep up.

[@aafkemertens]

Great videos! 2 questions: how old should a dog be to teach this? I assume puppies might get very distracted? And is your cue different to the positive interruptor? Or is it the same attention noise? Thanks!

[@BobRoberts363]

Does this work on spouses?

[@youtubepasserby8339]

depends on the reward if u know what im saying

[@babablacksheep3950]

You'd want to look at electric collar for that

[@rockobully6205]

only with diamonds haha

[@richardsinormus658]

Really nice wheels.

[@garethgpaton]

Hi Kristin I have a 2 year old collie he's very good at this training now but I struggle to get him to walk loose lead once we are on an actual walk - it's mainly excitement and is much better when I have tired him out with a ball. It takes constant sausages or correction to get him not to be walking ahead of me even though he doesn't pull now. Is it a case of just being persistent and things will click or do you have any other tips.

[@fatimabraga5530]

Great

[@kimpetersen8178]

Hello, I am picking up a new border collie pup at the end of the month that I plan to train to work my sheep and goats. I have had a border collie in the past that I trained to work livestock and many other tricks and behaviors. One problem I had that I need advice for is that the dog would wonder off and not stick with me at all times except when I work him. I dont need him at my leg but close by when Im working around the farm and not wonder off. Thanks. Kim

[@redroofretriever]

A hot dog, split down the middle in half then cross cut 9x, makes 20 treats. put in a baggie then in your pocket. Never leave a baggie laying around, put directly int trash. Tis works with 6 week old puppies and 6 year old dogs. Very inexpensive. Great results.

[@MOOTLEZ]

What is the thing you use to use that clicking noise and where you get it from

[@simonsengson90]

hey my dog always walks away from me when im with him and he even tries go get away from me with a leash so i tried teaching him and when he looked i clicked and gave him a treat. several times. and i walked 2 steps and he would move but he would still look at me. i kept trying and trying but he wont walk with me. i think he was tired to so idk if that was the problem

[@The_Dark_Lord_85]

well, wish me luck, I'm going to attempt to do this with my dog...

[@erenyeager2447]

Linda Grimm so ?

[@erenyeager2447]

Linda Grimm how your dog doing

[@milkchocolate9590]

Yes. This is old and I am commenting. But I have a mutt and I want to know if this mostly works on Border Collies. She is good at walking on a leash but the thing is she likes to bark at other humans and dogs. And is most likely to charge forward and try to play. However. This annoys me and my mom. And if I taught my dog this I am curious how she will react around strangers then. I'm very in need of this trick in case of leash pulling on a bike and getting pulled off. So please reply

[@mdeville5851]

My puppy is actually highly motivated by his puppy kibble, so is it okay to use it for training?

[@Transientpunk]

What do you use as a treat?

[@katharinabeck5914]

Well, I never tought my dog to look at me while walking, but he kind of naturally does permanantely. Sometimes he even is so focused, that he is literally running into all kinds of objects, because he doesn't break the eye contact. By the way: he is also a border Collie ;)

[@cathalreilly8095]

I like dog

[@oxman5803]

At what age can you start this ?

[@dareisnogod5711]

Tried this with my boss & got a raise; he goosed me.

[@naat97naat]

what if my dog is looking on my hand(where i have treats) but dont look on me ( my face). Should i give her a treat only if she is looking at my face ? ps. i love your videos :)

[@Vegas702EsLV]

My dog walks by my side, no leash , doesnt stare at me. I have trained pitbulls and my Shihtzu. And all with love. Show them love. Daily walks on leash. Take them hiking. The more you walk your dog the more they bond with you.

[@aliciarosado9438]

I've never teached my dog this and he does it all the time...I have even tripped with him because when he turns his head to look at me he tends to stop walking...I'm trying to know what this means..☺

[@andrewfreeman131]

If you condition your dog to look at you with noises, then they will only look at you when you make a noise. one should patiently wait for the dog to look at them and mark and reward for choosing to look at you...

[@cellopets]

True that an unprompted behavior which is then reinforced tends to be stronger than one where you start with a cue from the get-go. But my guess is that in this particular case, it won't matter too much in the end.

[@redzisan]

Cool staff. But would not it lead to dog constantly wanting reward and you walking with bag of food everywhere you take your dog? Or after some time its not about rewarding him every few ceconds? Sorry for noob questions :-D I am completely new to that.

[@Krissykris1468]

+Radek Skrzypczak Generally when you use rewards, it's done in the acquisition stage of training (the very beginning where the dog has no idea what we're teaching). As you move forwards and your dog can perform the behaviour in all environments WITH the reward, we start to wean out the food (every 2nd, or 3rd successful opportunity). During the "no reward" opportunities we HIGHLY praise the dog to let them know they're doing it right. Food is a primary reinforcer, praise is a secondary reinforcer that we are training. It takes a lot of time. Owners usually stop the rewards once the dog has the behaviour, but the problem is the dog thinks they're doing it wrong if all rewards STOP, so they stop doing the behaviour without the food. Have you checked out my video "Understanding how your dog learns" ? If not, this will give you more insight on how to successfully train your dog.

[@redzisan]

+Kristin Crestejo (Modern Canine Training) Thanks Kristin for that. I would like to ask one more question. Can 9 months old collie learn all of that or is it to old? Thanks

[@Krissykris1468]

+Radek Skrzypczak Oh my gosh, of course! 9 months is super young and more than suitable to train this to. Even a 9 year old dog you could train this to. Good luck!

[@m0sredrum]

I like a lot of what this trainer does and her willingness to teach us humans. I highly disagree with the whole anti-prong and electronic collar, but that a personal choice of mine knowing that not all dogs are the same, a few of the k-9 handlers and trainers I know. Yes, yes I know they look barbaric. They really are not if they are used right. like with any training aid or tool there is a right and wrong way. Thanks for the videos.

[@Krissykris1468]

Mos REdrum I do believe punishments work, otherwise they wouldn't still be used, correct? However I believe that in order to teach a dog obedience and behaviour modification it's highly unnecessary to use training collars (shock and prong) to have success. These tools are strictly for handlers that want a quicker fix to the problem (can I blame them? no....) However, ethically it's not right if you can get the same ending with a humane method. The bonus is no ill side effects with positive methods.

[@m0sredrum]

Kristin Crestejo Those very same people that would abuse the prong and Electronic collars are the very same ones that would abuse any collar harness or halti. Sadly, a lot of dogs are euthanized because people are vilified if they use these tools. I wish they knew there were other options combined with proper training and consistency can cure a lot of behavior issues. As for electronic collars I'll put the dogtra on any day in the rain or shine. It's okay up to 60 then it just starts to feel weird at full blast, yeah that doesn't feel good. I'm not sure what full blast would be used for tho....( most dogs under 20 is perfection) tap on the shoulder and hey here's $10.... Hey, Some people feel kennels/crates/pens and all collars are inhumane & unethical. Tools are tools....

[@reddragonready]

Have you tried it on people? They also learn stuff way more quickly the more unpleasant the punishment. Maybe you have kids in school and can give the teacher such aids to deal with your children! So much easier on the teachers!

[@m0sredrum]

You chose to look over the part where I said it's a tap on the shoulder, Hi, here have $10. And Actually, I've used it on myself as you will note in the above comment. I sure as heck won't be pulling on that leash... It's a tool, simply a tool. Again, Any tool can be used incorrectly.. It's sad, the more and more people that humanize dogs the more the dog suffers..all these people afraid to seek help from a trainer that can teach these tools correctly are afraid because of some troll in the bushes acting wild and unhinged about the subject. Their dog runs a good chance of being euthanized because of these trolls have bullied them when this type of training that she teaches failed... This trainer in this video is good, I do not disagree with what she does but I do disagree on her opinion of the subject. it's just as simple as that. Some of us are masters of picking the perfect dog to fit our training style.

[@reddragonready]

Mos REdrum So you claim it's no more than a "tap on the shoulder" yet you tried it yourself and decided that "tap" is sufficient to decide if someone "tapped" you on the shoulder after doing something, you'd sure never do that again. Sounds to me like it is a lot more unpleasant than you try to make us believe it is. It also still sounds to me like it is a way to simply save the trainer work. I am not buying what you are trying to sell me.

[@Krissykris1468]

Usually the dog should be around 6 months as their attention span is a bit longer, but feel free to work with a young pup - you may not get a long run though. The noise in this video is to just intrigue the dog to look in your direction so you can click and reward (I use a kissy noise if she didn't respond to "look at me" right away).

[@kashisensei9438]

I enjoyed this video! but my dog Teddy is a 2 &half year old German Shepherd and sometime hes doesn't listen to me but the weird thing is I'm asking/telling him to do something he already knows... I think it's because hes to excited for his reward to actually focus on training :\ how can I help this problem??? D: he also likes to not listen when I'm recording him... like he knows what I'm doing and he wants show off to make me look stupid lmaooo but I know thats not the case xD

[@oprahesemuze5409]

My dog is the same age and he's the same way. I don't really know how to resolve this. He'll just keep jumping for the treat instead of wanting to earn it :/

[@kianorendain1659]

Its work from rottweiler thankyou

[@markyboy683]

I have a 13 week German shepherd puppy and trying this. He keeps trying to jump up to get a treat

[@smalltowngirl8986]

Never needed this method-however I am sure it depends on the dog you have and relationship.

[@sapirxiha]

hey man ive seem that you have a german shepherd i need some help if you can contact me that will be great

[@austriamcqueen7624]

I have dog but I don't know how to train

[@ChrisWasHere81]

My dog is going to be a pokemon

[@britneybraide8909]

i love dogs following me

[@zieteniere7500]

How do we train if he stops eating his proper food after using high value food for training?

[@singingfan]

Ghost Fox use his proper food for treating, save high value treats for introducing new behaviors and every once in a while so they don’t get bored (don’t know when it’ll be high or food).

[@jiminsjams4348]

what is that click noise you make? is this necessary for the training?

[@01Gens]

+HalloIchBinDie Anja Yes, its called clicker training method. Check youtube about Clicker Training Basics

[@jiminsjams4348]

Erick Marshall oh okay thank you

[@michaeljordan-ck6zb]

just whistle

[@chrisuribe4655]

+Erick Marshall I'm too poor so I clap my hands

[@thetantalizingtrio7878]

We have a german shepherd that starts straight and slowly ends up walking backwards...

[@violetpanda2353]

if that's not me as a dog idk what is

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[@Lulisette]

My boss bought a male border collie of 5 months. Because I am often there, I am also responsable for his training (together with my boss). Getting our heads together for using the same commands is easy. The hardest part is : we can't find anything what de dog really likes as a treat: we have bought boxes and boxes of different dogcookies, there is none he likes really. what do you suggest?He is not an enthousiastic eater eather.

[@Krissykris1468]

Lisette Swinnen Try using REAL chicken, roasted, or beef, maybe even deli meats. Stay away from cookie texture (hard), it takes too long to eat and the dog can disengage. Border Collies love to play as a reward as many other breeds do, try using a tug toy as a reward and work on finding a high value food reward in the meantime.

[@herashafiqhera7956]

hu

[@spencersnyder5064]

Yes, if REAL meat or cheese doesn't work, my Aussie pup lovesssss fetch. She will do anything for a ball throw. Tug is also a great idea. Collies are typical high energy play wired dogs, so use that! If you got a dog that loves play, drop it and leave it are super easy to teach!

[@jawiggins10]

Lisette Swinnen Contrary to popular belief, no kind of food is a real high value reward item. There are reasons that true working dogs in high pressure situations are not trained with food reward. You need to teach the dog to work for you, not for you as a treat dispenser or noise maker.

[@Lulisette]

It is a weird dog anyhow. He is wagging his tail for birds and dogs, not for humans. Although he is very sweet and calm (too calm for his age). He starts listening, but only after insisting. He does not react on very happy praises if he does something good, he becomes even quieter when you tell him no. I have never seen him aggressive, to humans rather submissive. My guess is that he has been bed handled in his life prior his 5 months.Thank you for your comment. I will wait until he is an adult before judging him again. He is adorable and sweet with me and that counts.

[@chrystalwilliams2021]

Are you supposed to say look at me? Is that the cue?

[@joshmason4202]

What is the click for?

[@Saridim]

the click becomes a sound that eventually tells the they have done good and will get a reward like a treat or praise. its called clicker training. im not very good at explaining haha

[@FodienArt]

It allows to capture the exact action which is correct for the dog and will always stay the same so they can understand

[@Saridim]

Ironsolari Leona Thank you for explaining it way better

[@cathalreilly8095]

Cathal love 2 miss cathal love 2 girls.

[@Fahimhashmi97]

Bro my dog is tiny will be full with treats 2 minutes after I start training him

[@khboost9412]

My dog ran away :(

[@sumbulaga8679]

I want to see a dog who is trained NEW.. Not a trained dog..

[@Krissykris1468]

+Rengar Quaresma That's kind of a compliment to the method as Luna was only 5 -6 months old there and this was her 2nd time doing this. She's not trained to do this behaviour in this video.

[@sumbulaga8679]

Kristin Crestejo I still wanna see the first method. How she told him to do that.

[@waynebeck7801]

Yes...try this with my dog!

[@derpderp8986]

I can get mine to look at me but not walk by my side

[@edmondzeldin7036]

I am definitely looking at her.

[@ChristysK9SportsTraining]

Highly unnecessary

[@austincorona1198]

She ugly

[@jawiggins10]

Why are you working the dog on your right side??

[@Krissykris1468]

jawiggins10 I don't follow the old school obedience rules. I find they have no use in my life with my dogs since I don't do o-rally. So I train heeling on both sides for when I need my dog on my right side if there is a dog on my left and vise versa :)

[@cathalreilly8095]

Natural briths equilty un

[@paperbagmask3409]

Use toys works better than treats for my dog

[@davidwright7923]

With this amount of treats your dog will walk to heel but be 20 stone in weight!

[@Garo48]

Kissy noice?

[@phobosklaskii6237]

Gerrie Warner It’s the click sound. It grabs the dog’s attention.

[@MissTrixie29]

Is anyone else tired of seeing trainers use border collies? I know they're super smart, I want to see a stubborn dog that requires more than 2 sessions to get it. Or a small dog. Good Lord, how are you supposed to treat a 5 pound pup every second and with what treat? They get full and they get diarrhea after a dozen treats. I count the treats, and I can guarantee if I go beyond the 2 dozen BROKEN pieces of Cheerios she'll have diarrhea. That means 12 Cheerios. How do you treat a dog every 2 seconds when you can only give them 24 treats? That's a very short training session.

[@laurapohjola4276]

Most days I give my dog's kibble all as treats during training, for sure for the first year or two with a new dog I mostly feed from my hand or by tossing the kibble one by one as rewards throughout the day. If I have a busy day I will give it from an activity ball instead. :) For new training or challenging situations I have higher value treats (like tiny pieces of liver).

[@starry99]

They probably use border collies because that’s the dog they own? I don’t blame them as I have a border collie and there’s no better dog breed out there. Maybe don’t feed your dog lots of Cheerios, replace it with something like boiled liver.

[@iantaylor9300]

MY DOG WILL NOT OBAY ME :-(

[@mystique2183]

Try exercising the dog first then maybe try training. Or start with some easy tricks/commands and make it fun. One thing that my puppy always obeys is at feeding time I always make him sit, put his food down, and make him wait until I give the release command before he goes for the food.

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[@cathalreilly8095]

I am a little sissy girl tg

[@cassidyffnjbatchelder1933]

Thanks now my dogs obese.

[@arthurleatham6581]

you can use his meal...just treat with his own dog food and count it as his meal...otherwise yes he gets over fed

[@madicarleton9856]

I'm a dog trainer I use carrots it's healthy and it's only 0 calories and my dogs love it

[@jennaward8443]

Consider using green beans, or maybe he dogs actual food.

[@SungazerDNB]

Don't train your dog with food, it's not natural to "reward" anything or anyone with food. Just show your satisfaction by being nice when they succeed and remain neutral when they do not.

[@BN-xy1kt]

@@madicarleton9856 0 calories xD

[@cathalreilly8095]

I am a little sissy girl

[@DaZeDJareD]

What

[@Elite4all]

I hate that click sound so mutch 👿

[@hotpickskdrama]

the girl's hair is distracting to me🤣

[@evilemoji420]

I got 3 border collies and all them untrainable

[@Gleichtritt]

Pff, cheater, uses a border collie :D....But jokes aside. We used to have a bordercollie and he was suuuuper quick in understanding new tricks. You could teach him a new trick within literally 10 minutes (or less!). Now we have a golden retriever, which is supposed to be the 4th smartest breed, but the gap is huuuuge. It takes numerous sessions for the dog to learn things, might be the stubborness of her, but I could also imagine that border collies are just that much smarter. She is still a smart one, but that bc of us was another level :D.

[@cathalreilly8095]

I am a little sissy girl tg

[@cathalreilly8095]

I am a little sissy girl tg