Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
focus game
Airplane Game
Making attention on you more rewarding than grabbing at the treat hand.
2-3 min Level 1 calm Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Hold a treat out to the side.
- Wait for your dog to look away from the treat and back to you.
- Reward from the opposite hand.
Common mistake: Letting the dog jump at the treat until both of you get frustrated.
Track: Seconds until your dog looks back to your face.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for focus around food, impulse control, beginner puppies
Location indoors
Equipment treats
Safety facets low chew risk, treats, apartment
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
About this guide
This is a research-based starter description, not a record of a hands-on test. The game name appears in the public Brain Training for Dogs module map; our short instructions are an editorial starting point, not a reproduction of a paid lesson.
For general enrichment and reward principles, see Blue Cross: Enrichment for dogs and Dogs Trust: Training with rewards. These sources do not endorse this specific game or confirm it fits your dog.
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