Components Must Be fully Trained Before Combining!

Are you trying to train a great stay, a better sit or a better down? Your dog will sit or down on cue but now you would like to add a little distance or distractions, remember if you are working on distractions, don't try to add distance from your dog. If you are adding distance then don't add distractions yet. Each of these components must be trained seperately and they must be strong before you try and put them together and combine them! Trained in small steps you and your dog will enjoy training much more and the behaviors will strengthen faster!!