Eye contact with your dog will promote attention skills. Attention skills are necessary for a dog to listen and learn. Some terms are: "pay attention", "watch me", "look","eyes" etc. Say these terms in an uplifting voice tone. Praise your dog when your eyes meet. ("oh good","nice")
Do this exercise with your dog in seated position and in a quiet place in your home with no distractions.
Do this exercise with your dog in seated position and in a quiet place in your home with no distractions.