Here’s a short working session that we did with Babe to work on his commands. He already has a solid understanding of come, sit, down, and heel, so in this session we’re stringing them all together and challenging him by adding distractions.
This is a really crucial step in getting him ready to go on walks and be calm around distractions. Why? If he can’t sit or down inside with minimal distractions, there’s no chance that he’ll be able to do so around other dogs, people, or noises that he’s fearful of. This is a much less exciting piece of the puzzle, but essential to his success.