How To Build Great Engagement with Your Dog

[@jellywh4le]

I am a dog trainer and these little reminders are always nice. I'm really good at building engagement with dogs but helping and communicating how with owners has been an obstacle. So thank you for this!

[@keevandeurs1004]

It makes SUCH a big difference to watch videos rather than read !! Then, I can use ear pods to listen while I try the exercise/game !

[@robertoverton2408]

GREAT IDEA!!

[@shannonfedyk5405]

This is an amazing video! Thank you for showing all of the steps! I've been working with my dog on engagement, and I can't wait to start adding this into the mix!!! 😁

[@Oniram2727]

Thank you for this training exercise, I am looking forward to giving it a workout with my boxer pup. He is convinced that the entire world is more interesting than me at this point, especially around distraction. I can do this in my yard to help him learn. Also, your blog post have been the best dog training info I have found online. So much snake oil out there these days, your words have really impacted the way I behave with my pup, and how I approach his learning, and our journey as a team.

[@caroleschafer2961]

Thank you for explaining and showing step by step the exercise. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@uglyed8404]

Please make more videos. My pup and I are learning so much!

[@TheCollaredScholar]

Thank you so much! More videos to come!

[@mikewietecha]

Your videos are severely underrated. I wish I could train my dog in person with you. You're incredible 😊

[@louisgordon4835]

Excellent video, Megan! Please keep them up.

[@lorrinsmith1864]

This is the first video in probably 20 that I’ve watched from big name people, that is ACTUALLY HELPFUL! You’re a great teacher will be tuning in!

[@Sabrinagunter]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@Stuarty0ung]

After watching your 'long line training' video, it would be great to see how this game works with the long line and keeping the connection with the dog.

[@eddlr8074]

Hi, love the video. Question tho; what if at stage 1 when you turn your back your dog just sits down and stares at your back? (With a very judgemental look on her face, tho that could just be in my mind)

[@elsafecke3229]

This is awesome! I’ve never heard of this game and I am going to try it ASAP!

[@TheCollaredScholar]

Let us know how it goes!

[@name.terrie]

This is great....modeling and instruction. Thank you. Just subscribed because of this.

[@csc-photo]

Love the channel & content! Thanks Meagan!

[@TheCollaredScholar]

Thanks so much Craig! Means the world to us!

[@cherylsyoutubies]

Enjoying your videos...thanks for sharing.

[@TheCollaredScholar]

Thank you so much! Means the world to us!

[@davidkingyogato1097]

This is great - thank you 🙏 😊

[@kitsapcanine]

Can't wait to try this game!

[@Prezzo1990]

Thank you so so so so much!

[@dnyaneshsawant2796]

Very interesting,, very well explained..I couldn't stop myself subscribing your channel.

[@car2nerr]

thank you for sharing these tips. woot

[@TheCollaredScholar]

So glad you're enjoying them!

[@cindyelliott6235]

Thank Meghan. I like the 1st game, but I do not encourage my dogs to ever eat food off the ground. That can encourage scavenger behavior, which I have found can be dangerous. If a treat falls to the ground, I say ‘dirty,’ give the dog one from my treat bag, and put the ‘dirty’ one off to the side. Scavenging can also cause a dogfight become distracted while on walks.

[@cindyelliott6235]

The last sentence was auto corrected wrongly. I have found scavenging behavior can cause a dog to be distracted on walks.

[@TheCollaredScholar]

It's interesting that you bring this up - we actually use food toss games every day in our training and find that doing so decreases scavenging behavior rather than increases it :) It's perfect timing actually because I just made posts about why, and what types of things lead to scavenging behavior on my Instagram (and also on my Facebook) since many people are worried that using food tosses can cause scavenging behavior :)

[@baybluehorse]

Love this video, so simple and helpful. I also love your training area...just a little jealous. :)

[@godfreymelhado2902]

Liked the video.

[@ruthlessphotos]

Thank you for sharing this :) Can I ask what type of trainer vest that is?

[@TheCollaredScholar]

It's a hunting vest. UTG Huntress. Here's the link :) amzn.to/2Lai9dR

[@CFATX]

Thanks, Meagan. One piece of feedback though: I find it very helpful to hear you for timing for ex. Can't hear that with the music. Thanks for the fun game.

[@TheCollaredScholar]

Thanks for the great feedback!

[@salscavone3835]

What if when you send the food and she gets it but wonders off or takes longer to come too you? Do you just wait it out?

[@thefella131]

Wish I watched the video first b4 buying a sprinkler from Amazon 😀

[@madheadgamer9310]

My dogs very distracted out side will this help?

[@TheCollaredScholar]

Absolutely! Test it out and be sure to practice with your dog on lead in new environments too!

[@madheadgamer9310]

Thats great I'm sure if my dog will eat out side tho as she's very distracted what do I do if she don't she's very obedient in side but out side she's so distracted and I need to fix it as it upsets me

[@madheadgamer9310]

@@TheCollaredScholar please

[@TheCollaredScholar]

@@madheadgamer9310 it's best if you ease them into new environments. Play the game often inside so your dog gets familiar with how it works. Next, try playing it in your yard and play often there. Then, rather than going to a new place, try playing down the street. I also find that parking lots are easy places to practice - no worries of dogs around, and fewer smells when working on pavement. The distractions are fewer, especially when you practice outside of business hours. Just be careful of cars and be sure to keep your dog on leash. Also, be sure to choose a higher value reward. Something like turkey or hot dogs tends to be extra enticing for many dogs :)

[@madheadgamer9310]

@@TheCollaredScholar ill be sure to follow this thanks alot what type of hot dogs are they bad for my dog?

[@19keverick91]

When I turn my back my dog comes up he automatically comes into a heel without my asking , what do you suggest?

[@squintygreeneyes]

isnt that what you want? lol

[@qwertyui668]

What if the dog has NO food drive at all

[@TheCollaredScholar]

All dogs have food drive. If I have a dog that doesn't want to work for food, I work on building their motivation before starting this process. There are a couple articles on the topic on my website. :)