Lazy Leash: Level 2: Step 3

Lazy Leash, Step 3

The dogs keeps the leash loose with a treat on the floor at her feet while you take one step in any direction

1. Put the leash on your dog, even though you are not going to control her with the leash.

2. Stand up straight.

3. Practice Level 2 ZEN by leaving a treat on the floor for 30 seconds. When you click, treat her with another treat from your hand, not the treat on the floor. Repeat the exercise several times just to remind her of this behavior.

4. Now YOU will start to move around with the treat on the floor. Begin by moving one foot;

remember Lynn's hokey pokey)?

5. Click when she doesn't grab the treat, treating from your hand.

6. Move your foot and shift your weight; (shift back, C/T)

7. Shift backward two steps further away from the floor treat, then back up two steps; C/T

TRY IT COLD

1. Put your dog on your left side with a loose leash.

2. Give the cue, Leave It

3. Put the treat on the floor in front of you and your dog.

4. Step backward.

5. Step to your right side, left side.

6. C/T and give the treat from your hand.

7. Pick the treat up off the floor and put it in your pocket.

Who What Where When (or BMO)

1. Take your dog outside.

2. Teach her the Step 3 Behaviors outside

Karen