How to Redirect Your Dog’s Attention and Improve their Behavior
Redirecting a dog means redirecting their attention and energy to a more appropriate behavior or activity. Here are some steps you can take to redirect your dog:
Use positive reinforcement: Reward your dog when they engage in the behavior you want to encourage. This will help to reinforce the desired behavior.
Use commands: Teach your dog basic obedience commands such as "sit," "stay," or "come" and use them to redirect their attention and energy when they are engaged in an unwanted behavior.
Provide appropriate outlets for energy: Make sure your dog has plenty of opportunities to expend energy through exercise, playtime, and training. This will help to prevent them from becoming bored and engaging in destructive behavior.
Use interactive toys/play: Provide your dog with interactive toys such as puzzle feeders. Personally I prefer to engage with my dog in a playful way in order to redirect. This means I’m generally silly and continuously praising them so they’re able to direct that gathered energy towards
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