Dog & Puppy Training Gold Coast

We now teach your dog to stay connected to you even when interesting things are happening nearby.

1. Start by tossing an object like a toy or food making sure its far enough away that the dog cant get it on lead.
2. Wait for your dog to notice (but not fully fixate).
3. The moment they choose to look back at you → mark (“Yes!”)
4. Reward immediately.
5. Repeat, allowing your dog to observe but encouraging re-engagement.
   
   Important: We are not forcing focus—we are rewarding the choice to check in.

We now apply loose lead walking in environments with more movement, smells, and stimulation.

2. Begin walking as per Week 2.
3. Add direction changes and pauses.
4. Reward when your dog stays close despite distractions.
5. If your dog pulls → stop and reset immediately.
6. Increase difficulty gradually (don’t jump too fast).
   
   Handler Tip:
   Be more rewarding than the environment—use higher value treats if needed.
   
   Goal: Your dog maintains a loose leash even when things are happening around them.

Begin walking as per Week 2.
Add direction changes and pauses.
Reward when your dog stays close despite distractions.
If your dog pulls → stop and reset immediately.
Increase difficulty gradually (don’t jump too fast).


Handler Tip:
Be more rewarding than the environment—use higher value treats if needed.


Goal:
Your dog maintains a loose leash even when things are happening around them.

We now strengthen recall by adding mild distractions and improving response speed.

1. Allow your dog to be slightly distracted. you can assist by tossing something or engaging a friend or family member
2. Say name + “Come” in a happy tone.
3. Move backwards to encourage movement toward you.
4. Mark (“Yes!”) the moment they commit to coming.
5. Reward generously when they reach you.
   
   Important:
   
   Only call once - Make it exciting and rewarding
   -If they ignore → reduce distractions and try again

We build on Week 2 by increasing difficulty and introducing real-world scenarios. Steps:

1. Place a treat on the ground (covered with your hand if needed).
2. When your dog moves away or looks at you → mark (“Yes!”)
3. Reward with a different treat from your hand.
4. Gradually uncover the treat.
5. Progress to dropping items or walking past them.
   
   Rules:
   
   -Dog does NOT get the item they leave
   -Reward always comes from y

1. end your dog to the mat do this from a short lead distance first by tossing the treat and saying "Mat"
2. Reward When your dog reaches the mat.
3. Avoid the temptation of walking them over to the mat - by now they should follow the treat.
4. wait a few seconds after that eat the treat and if they are still there throw another piece. if they choose to sit or lay reward heavily.
5. If they break → calmly reset and make it easier. Progression:
   
   Increase duration
   Increase distraction level gradually

Goal: Your dog can relax upon reaching the mat & can be sent to location froma short distance.