Want a Dog That Listens Every Time? Master These Two Skills

I want to let you in on a little secret—dog training isn’t complicated. In fact, it really boils down to just two things:

1. Steal your dog’s attention.

2. Win their focus.

That’s it. If you master these two skills, you’ll have a dog that’s well-behaved for life.

Let’s Break It Down:

Most people think that dog training is about teaching commands—“sit,” “stay,” “come.” But the truth is, it’s really about focus and attention. If you can steal your dog’s focus and win their attention, teaching commands becomes the easy part. Why? Because when your dog is focused on you, they want to listen.

The problem most dog owners run into is that their dog’s attention is scattered. Your dog is out there focusing on everything except you:

• Squirrels.

• Leaves blowing in the wind.

• Other dogs.

• Literally any sound in the distance.

So, how do you change that? How do you steal back their focus and win their attention? 

It’s not by pulling on the leash and saying “no” over and over. The real magic happens when you learn to steal their attention.

1. Steal Their Attention

You need to make yourself more interesting than all the distractions around you.
How?

• Use their love language. Does your dog love treats? Playtime? Praise? Find out what motivates them and use it to your advantage.

• Keep it fun. Training shouldn’t feel like a chore for either of you. When you make it fun and engaging, your dog naturally shifts their focus to you.

2. Win Their Focus

Here’s the trick: Make sure your dog knows that paying attention to you always leads to good things.

• Reward them when they look at you.

• Praise them when they come to you.

• Offer them something better than what’s distracting them.

Every time your dog realizes that being connected to you results in something positive, they’ll WANT to keep their focus on you.

Master These Two Skills, and You’ve Cracked the Code

The reason this works is simple—dogs are constantly evaluating where to focus their energy. If you become their go-to option, they’ll naturally make you the center of their world.

Once you’ve mastered the art of stealing your dog’s attention and winning their focus, you won’t just have a dog that listens to you—you’ll have a dog that wants to listen. And when your dog is fully tuned in to you, the possibilities for what you can achieve together are endless.

Want Help Learning How to Do This?

At Train Walk Poop, we’ve spent years perfecting the techniques to make sure you can win your dog’s focus and attention for life. Our training programs are designed around these two core principles, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Are you ready to unlock these skills and have a well-behaved dog who’s always connected to you?

Book your free transformation session today, and we’ll show you exactly how to steal your dog’s attention and win their focus—no matter what distractions come your way.

Your dog deserves a life of focus and fun, and you deserve a dog that listens. Let’s make it happen!