training utility
Treat pouches
short focus sessions, loose-leash resets, quick rewards outdoors.
Check before buying- one-hand access
- secure closure
- washable liner
Skip if: your dog jumps at the pouch.
focus game
Eye Contact Game
Building the habit of checking in with you before distractions take over.
1-3 min Level 1 calm Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Hold a treat near your chest.
- Mark the instant your dog looks at your face.
- Reward, pause, and let them offer it again.
Common mistake: Staring at the dog intensely enough that the game feels uncomfortable.
Track: How quickly your dog offers eye contact without a repeated cue.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for attention, bonding, basic obedience
Location indoors, yard
Equipment treats
Safety facets low chew risk, treats, apartment, yard
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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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