Dog Training Videos

Obedience Under Distraction - still listening even when they’d rather be doing something else

Holding a “Down” Command Under Distraction

Rose loves her ball. Her hopeful, wagging tail gives this away! Another dog fetching that ball all around her adds to the temptation to chase after it. For the moment, though, she’s been asked to stay in a “Down,” and that’s what she does. Imagine how handy it would be if your dog could do this - at the park, at a cafe, or at home while the kids are playing or you’re entertaining guests.

Coming Back When Called Under Distraction

Rose shows how it’s done by coming back she’s called, even when she’s halfway through fetching the ball that’s just been thrown across the park. Her ability to do this means it’s much easier to call her back immediately if she’s chasing after a rabbit, or running to greet a new dog who may not be friendly. This ultimately gives her more freedom, because she can be trusted off lead!

The definition of "come" that we teach is:

• Come back immediately (not in five minutes, or after I've said "come" ten times)

• Come right to my feet (not half way back)

• Stay there until I say you're "Free" (not zooming past so fast that I can’t grab your collar if I need to)

Boundaries Under Distraction

Boundaries are lines to be crossed by invitation only. They can be used so your dog waits to be invited through doorways, down the hallway, into the kitchen, or out of the car.

This video demonstrates a two-way front door boundary, where Rose waits for permission to go out the door (handy for keeping dogs safe from running out onto the street when you open the door for guests), as well as to come back inside. Using toys as a distraction means dogs learn to respect the boundary, regardless of what’s happening around them, so they’re more likely to listen when guests arrive, or the kids are running in and out of the door. Boundaries can be either one-way, or two-way, and are taught in all of our dog training programmes.