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...to start reading this article from the beginning please click on here...You can make it easier by practicing a few other things first (like sits, downs, stays, heeling, etc) and then starting your SS/click/treat session in each new place. If at all possible, it is not recommended letting the dog investigate the area on their own before you get their attention--that's backwards for effective training! More effective is the attitude "first we do what =I= want, then you get a chance to explore/sniff/greet other dogs, etc." If your dog is very distracted in new places, you may want to improve the value of your treats. For extreme cases, you may use gooshy treats that you can literally squish right into the dog's mouth. Continue to practice Step Three (SS/click/treat) inside the home as well. Start calling the dog from slightly greater distances - well, at least, initiate the session with the dog at a slightly greater distance! After you call the dog the first time, s/he'll probably be pretty glued to you for the next few minutes. Put the dog on a six foot lead. Set up a distraction inside the house. Start at a distance far enough away from the distraction that the dog is aware of the distraction but not overwhelmed by it. Give the SS, wait until the dog has turned to look at you and is moving towards you, click, and treat.
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