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The Focus Cue for Your Dog

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Focus is an important cue for you and your pup to know and practice. 

The focus cue helps build a stronger bond with your pup.  The focus cue is getting your pups attention.  When you ask for a focus no matter the distraction, your pup should respond by looking into your eyes, patiently waiting for the next cue/action to be taken.  While your pup is looking in your eyes give her/him the conditioned reinforcer -- a word or phrase "yes" "good boy/girl" -- then reward the pup with something they value as a high prize (petting, favorite toy, treat). 

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