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Originally Posted by fogebotom
I was a little confused on the way "off" was taught too. I teach focus first and foremost in class then when the dog has a reliable reaction to their name and will focus on me, then we move to round robin recall-which is similar to the whole name game you played but it's 4-8 people and one dog in a circle and dog is passed from person to person who is calling their name.
As far as wait/leave it, yes, wait is taught after focus so as I come near something that I want the dog to leave alone, if they see the treat or toy, I say leave it-say name or look at me and reward for leaving it alone. If it's say a plate of food in the house, I teach it by asking for a site, taping the plate with a stern voice like I'm mad at the plate and say leave it or no, leave it.
Otherwise, sounds like a great class. But the most important thing to work on for now is the focus--as dog with good focus is always looking at you for more!
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We are working a lot on focus too. "Watch me" is to teach them to look you right in the eyes and give you their full attention.