Using Engagement to increase focus while heeling

Ever notice how your dog will heel for a couple steps and then… check out? 👀

That’s super common — and it usually happens because we either:👉 keep bribing with food the whole time, or👉 expect way too much, too soon.

In this video, I’m showing you how I flip that around. I use the engagement drills (you’ve probably seen me talk about these before) as the actual reward. The dog figures out that their focus is what makes the good stuff happen.

We start small — like 1–2 steps — and build it up so the dog learns, “the longer I stick with you, the better it gets.” Pretty soon, they’re locked in without you having to beg or constantly feed every step.

Check it out, try it with your dog this week, and let me know how it goes. If you run into any hiccups, drop a comment — I’ll point you in the right direction.

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