04/09/2026
Your dog probably doesn’t need another command. 👀
Before adding another to the list, look at what’s happening underneath the behaviour.
Are they actually engaged with you?
Do they enjoy playing with you?
Is your reward marker powerful enough?
Is your dog motivated enough to work with you in any environment?
Have you practised the skill in enough different places?
What has your reinforcement history taught them?
A dog can know a behaviour perfectly in the kitchen and fall apart the moment you step outside. If your foundations aren’t strong enough to even give you their engagement outside or your dog doesn’t even want to play with you… how can you possibly ask them to work.
Save this for your next training session. ⬇️
