Tried our hand at the eye contact game tonight! He was SO good at it because this dude is LOCKED IN on his girl (me, lol) at all times. In the first video I struggled to hold his bowl and the camera so just ignore the clumsiness and me talking to myself 😂. I didn’t think to set the bowl down and just take a few pieces of food out 🤪🤦🏼‍♀️. He did great which is why I’m still sharing that one. Second time he got up from his place so I redirected him back and he did that immediately!

Alright, let’s have some fun. This is a cute, simple game that's fun and helps increase your dog’s eye contact with you! Prerequisite: Your dog should have a solid Place / Climb / Platform (whatever you call it) where they can stay put. How the game works: 1️⃣ Put your dog on place. 2️⃣ Have their food ready (meal or training food). 3️⃣ Start a few steps away and look at your dog. 4️⃣ When your dog makes eye contact, take a step toward them. 5️⃣ The moment they break eye contact — you stop moving. 6️⃣ When they re-engage and look back at you, move closer again. 7️⃣ Repeat until you’re right next to them and they’re giving you great eye contact. 8️⃣ Mark with “YES” and reward — either the full meal or a variable amount of food. Reset, try again, and repeat. Reward them for staying on place and choosing to look at you. This should feel fun, calm, and engaging — not rushed. I can’t wait to see everyone’s videos 👀🐶 Post them below and/or under "Eye Contact Game 💪 CHALLENGE" 💥🐾