Up and Down Game

Alisa Healy demonstrates this dog training pattern game to help build focus and calm an upset dog. This game was created by trainer Leslie McDevitt and is the perfect starting point. Place a treat by your feet and let your dog eat it. As soon as they lift their head up, mark with “yes” or click, and then place another treat by your feet. As your dog gets in the flow, wait for them to give you eye contact before you mark or click. This teaches them that eye contact is a great behavior.

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Do you have issues with dogs trying to initiate this on their own and staring/blocking you as you're trying to walk etc? I've had that issue with dogs rushing in front of me to sit to try to get a treat when I'm trying to move around.