07/24/2026
Your dog isn’t ignoring you because they’re stubborn.
They’re responding to what’s most valuable in the environment.
Before we ask for obedience, we have to become worth paying attention to.
This simple backwards follow exercise builds engagement, clear communication, and the habit of checking in with you. Start with food. Add your marker. Then gradually fade the lure until your dog chooses you on their own.
Engagement isn’t something you demand. It’s something you build.