Your dog isn’t ignoring you - they’re responding to what gets your attention. If you only react to what you DON’T like, you’re inadvertently making things much more challenging for yourself (and your dog too). Imagine playing a game of “hot or cold” with someone who never tells you when you’re getting warmer. How could you ever win? Today, try noticing and responding to things you DO like, and watch how fast things shift 🤩 For example… ⭐️ if they have all 4 paws on the floor while you have gues

Most people try to fix pulling while their dog is already dragging them down the sidewalk 🫠 But that’s like cramming for your test when you’re already in the middle of the exam! Next time, try practicing in an easier environment where your dog can actually succeed (see video for examples) I love training in a big empty field with a 30-foot lead. And this is the REAL secret: you're going to achieve many, many more units of time with a slack leash when they're on a 30 foot lead 🤯 And that is the

Will your dog walk attentively by your side in a super distracting environment?? As you’ll know if you’ve been watching The Dog Training Experience, the French Quarter here in New Orleans is one of the most challenging environments Inertia has experienced so far. It’s busy, smelly, loud, crowded, and the tight sidewalks don’t give you much room to retreat from distractions. Inertia and I have been going there pretty regularly to practice. This is a clip from one of our past training sessions the