whether your dog is chewing your shoes, eating some mysterious substance on your walk, or rolling in who-knows-what. train “leave it” by putting a not-so great treat in one hand and a much better treat in the other. offer the boring treat first, then as your dog shows interest, say “leave it” in a flat (but not scary) voice, and open your second hand to reveal the better treat. do not move your hands but have your dog make the move to the high-value treat, then praise him.
whether you use “watch me” or “look,” teach your dog to look at you for your next command. hold a treat up beside 