Life With Your Dog Ep262 - Why won't my dog listen when I'm out in public? [Q&A]
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Oct 15, 2025 Discover why dogs often listen at home but struggle outdoors. Learn about the impact of environmental distractions and how to proof commands in various settings. Get practical training tips for building engagement, using rewards effectively, and conditioning your leash for better focus. Explore strategies to gradually increase distractions and maintain enthusiasm during short training sessions. This informative discussion emphasizes training for real-world scenarios to ensure your dog listens anywhere.
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Outside Creates A Different Mindset
- Dogs treat 'outside' as a different context and often switch to an "I'm outside now" mindset at the door.
- That mindset raises distraction and motivation from the environment, reducing obedience reliability.
Use Pressure Briefly Then Reward
- Use progressive leash pressure during training to teach the dog the required behavior and then release and reward.
- Repeat until the dog does the behavior to avoid leash pressure rather than as punishment.
Neutralize The Leash Cue
- Neutralize the leash's meaning by practicing training with the leash on and then taking it off without starting a walk.
- Make the leash a cue for training, play, or calm activity—not only for immediate walks.