Look

This is a command that tells your dog to look at you.

Getting your dog’s focus with a single word is very useful. You can distract him from trash in the street or keep his eyes on you when walking past another dog.
Plus, dogs that are rewarded for paying attention do it more. And attentive dogs are easier to train!!

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Learn how to use feeding time to teach engagement and basic commands like “Look”.

Start with basic engagement: Begin by following the first 3 steps for Marker/Engagement training (usually involving marking and rewarding as your dog looks at you when your hands are near your face).
Move one hand away: Once your dog is engaged, slowly move one hand away from your body. Wait for them to look back at you (you may need to make a noise to get their attention). Mark and reward when they look at you.
Repeat with the other hand: Do the same with your other hand, marking and rewarding when your dog looks at you.
Increase distance: Gradually increase the distance you move your hands away and start moving both hands. Continue marking and rewarding when they look back at you.
Increase duration: Start increasing how long your dog must maintain eye contact before you mark and reward.
Add verbal cue: Once they can hold eye contact for 3 seconds, introduce the verbal cue. Say “Look,” then move your hands to your face (pointing at your eye works well). Mark and reward as soon as they make eye contact.
Advance to Phase 3: Once your dog consistently looks at you after the verbal cue (before your hand moves), 5/5 times, they are ready to move to Phase 3 of learning. If needed, go back to using a lure to help them, but always use the command first.
Note: It's normal to have occasional setbacks, so be patient and persistent, focusing on repetition and consistency.

Change positions: Have your dog in different positions (side, back, etc.). Use a hand signal or lure if needed.
Expand the environment: Practice in different rooms, then move outside in a low-distraction area. Use a lure if they get distracted.
Add distractions: Gradually introduce distractions (toys, people) while practicing. Increase distance if needed.
Leash for control: Use a leash to prevent self-rewarding during distractions and keep them focused.
By gradually increasing difficulty and diversifying environments, your dog will learn that "Look" applies everywhere.

Practice Phase 1 and 2 steps above every day 1-3x a day. Move on to Phase 3 if you are getting 5/5 on prior steps every time.
Try saying “Look” when you are not training and they are not paying attention to you. If they don’t respond simply continue to follow up with your hand signal.
You can also play the Pattern Game and when you know they will look up at you after they eat the treat off the ground then simply say “Look” right before they look up, then mark when you get eye contact and drop a treat for them. Repeat!