Mastering Engagement: The Key to Puppy Training Success

TLDRIn this video, we learn the importance of engagement and how to teach our puppies to look at us for rewards. By using a reward marker like 'yes' and gradually adding distractions, we can build strong engagement skills. This lays the foundation for future obedience training.

Key insights

🐶Engagement is crucial for effective puppy training.

👀Teach your puppy to look at you by using a reward marker like 'yes'.

💡Adding distractions helps improve engagement in different environments.

🧠Engagement builds a strong relationship and trust between you and your puppy.

Practice short engagement exercises multiple times a day to reinforce the behavior.

Q&A

Why is engagement important in puppy training?

Engagement helps keep your puppy focused on you and creates a strong bond.

What is a reward marker and why is it useful?

A reward marker like 'yes' signals to your puppy that they've done something right and will receive a reward.

How do I add distractions when working on engagement?

Start by gradually introducing distractions like toys or food. Reward your puppy when they choose to look at you instead.

What are the benefits of strong engagement skills?

Strong engagement makes obedience training and other commands easier, as your puppy will be focused on you.

How often should I practice engagement exercises?

Practice short engagement exercises multiple times a day, gradually increasing the difficulty and duration.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the importance of engagement in puppy training.

02:40Teaching your puppy to look at you using a reward marker like 'yes'.

05:28Adding distractions to improve engagement in different environments.

08:04Demonstration of engagement exercises with a puppy.

10:51Importance of continued practice and reinforcement of engagement skills.