Visit us at shapedbydog.com    Help! How do I get my dog to focus on me and pay attention? Today I’m sharing the positive reinforcement “secrets” that make your dog prioritize you over environmental distractions. If you feel non-existent to your dog around other dogs, squirrels, cats, people, bicycles, etc. – but you’ve been taught to collar pop and say things like “leave it!” – I’m going to teach you to combine two of my proven, science-based games to inspire your dog to focus on you without you demanding it. No physical or verbal corrections needed.   In this episode you’ll hear:   • How to create desire in your dog to choose you over distractions. • The tools to train canine attention. • About one rescue dog’s complete transformation. • How to get your dog to pay attention to you. • What “old school” dog trainers teach about distractions. • That focus is a reflection of priorities. • How sustained focus happens. • That strongly desired outcomes create laser focus; e.g. dog chasing squirrel. • That nagging doesn’t create drive in humans or dogs. • How to become your dog’s priority with engaging games. • How to journal all of your dog’s priorities. • Why recalling my puppy off bunnies is easy. • Why we don’t bribe dog behavior but reinforce good choices. • The importance of erasing habits that reward your dog away from you. • That good focus habits begin with dog training games. • The difference between inspired focus and forced focus. • That good relationships require daily investment. • The two games to play so your dog chooses you. • How and when to combine Hand Targets and ItsYerChoice to overcome distractions.   Online Learning • Learn To Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ • Target Training for Dogs - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3   Resources   1. Podcast Episode 238: Barking Dogs! Understanding Canine Vocalization To Prevent Nuisance Barking - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/238/ 2. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/37/ 3. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/ 4. Podcast Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/228/ 5. Podcast Episode 147: Teach Your Dog To Listen Off Leash And Far Away - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/147/ 6. Podcast Episode 152: Off Leash Listening Skills For Dogs Part 3: Training Steps - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/152/ 7. Podcast Episode 24: Help for Dogs who Chase Chipmunks, Bicycles, and Neighbor’s Cats (Distraction Intensity Index) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/24/ 8. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/ 9. Podcast Episode 74: Yes, Susan Garrett’s Dogs Sniff On Walks - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/74/ 10. YouTube Playlist: Target Training for Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3ylCyQ2bJQSCwo_ERiVHj3 11. Podcast Episode 190: Using Daily Quickies To Fast Track Your Dog Training And Grow Your Dog’s Skills - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/190/ 12. Blog Post: How to Use the Distraction Intensity Index to Help Your Dog - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/09/distraction-intensity-index/ 13. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/549B77rN-cY