Distractions... You or the Squirrel..?

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Behaviour + Training - 2 for 1. DISTRACTIONS
A 'Behaviour AND A Training' BipTip post together.
So, how do we get our dog back from a 'Distraction?'
A 'Distraction' is simply something which holds your dogs attention, in place of YOU, either, a scent, squirrel, person on bike, rabbit poo, anything. A few points on this...
Know and research your dog's breed to explain the 'hard- wired' genetics, which makes your dog do what it does, to chase, herd, sniff, hunt etc.
Most of the time, your dog is just being a dog.
But, as your dog grows, he should probably learn there is a time and a place for listening to you. That is your job to teach this, and it IS possible.
So, Behaviour and Training challenge together. Happy training.
See the attached file and play the 'Engage / Disengage / Engage' Game.
Have fun.. :) 
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