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How Much Does Your Dog Focus On You?

A 5-minute real-world test to gauge connection, engagement, and leadership clarity.

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Is your dog tuned into you—or just tuning you out?

Focus is the foundation of great training—and the best relationships. This quick 5-minute field test will reveal how much your dog naturally looks to you for guidance, and where your leadership bond can grow.

Grab a leash, a treat, and head outside. Let's see how focused your dog really is.

✅ No advanced training needed

✅ 5 real-life questions

✅ Instant insight + a bonus drill based on your result

Name Game – How fast does your dog respond to their name?

Say your dog’s name while standing still.

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Instantly looks at me (within 2 seconds)

Looks at me after a few seconds

No response / looks away

Direction Change – When I suddenly change direction during a walk…

Try this during a calm leash walk.

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My dog notices and follows without being called

My dog notices, but hesitates or pauses

My dog keeps going or resists the direction change

Distraction Recall – I toss a treat/toy nearby, then call my dog to me.

Choose a low-to-mid distraction level.

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Comes immediately or makes eye contact

Hesitates, but eventually responds

Ignores me or stays with the distraction

Calm Stand – I stand still for 20 seconds without talking.

Observe whether your dog checks in or zones out.

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Makes eye contact or checks in calmly

Wanders a bit but comes back

Zones out, sniffs, or disconnects completely

Sit-Stay Test – I ask for a sit, take 3 steps back, and wait.

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Holds the sit and stays engaged

Breaks once, but tries again

Breaks right away or doesn’t sit at all

Last Step! 🐾

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