Premier MannersMinder Instruction Manual page 49

Chapter 12: Game 5 – Down Stay w/Distractions
Step 4a: Toy Distraction from Far Away
From here on, you only need to complete 2 one-
minute trials in a row successfully before going
on to the next step. Take a toy like a squeaky ball
(provided your dog likes toys; if he doesn't then you
can skip this step). Send him to his "place" and
then stay about 10 feet away with treats dispens-
ing every :03 seconds. Squeak the toy or bounce
the ball every time Fido has his head in his bowl.
In between trials you can call him off his rug or
say, "OK" and then let him get off to get his toy.
If he tends to run away from you with the toy,
then keep him on the leash for this exercise. After
a short toy-holding bout, take the toy from him
(exchange for a treat if he doesn't give it back
readily) and have him go back and lie down.
If he tends to get up off the rug or bed because
he values toys more than food, then go to
Troubleshooting at the end of this section. When
he's completed 2 one-minute sessions in a row, go
to Step 4b.
Step 4b:
Repeat Step 4a, but this time squeak the toy or
bounce the ball at random intervals from 10 feet
away.
When Fido's good for 2 one-minute sessions in a
row, go to Step 5a.
Step 5a: Toy Distraction from Nearby
Repeat as in Step 4a where you time the squeak
or bounce just as Fido's getting the treat, but this
time stand about 5 feet away. When he's complet-
ed 2 one-minute sessions in a row, go to Step 5b.
Step 5b:
Repeat as in Step 4b where you time the squeak
or bounce the ball randomly but stand about 5 feet
away. When Fido's completed 2 one-minute
sessions in a row, go to Step 6.
From here on you only need to complete
2 one-minute trials in a row
successfully before going
on to the next step.
Step 4a: Toy Distraction Far Away
With treats coming every :03 seconds,
stand 10 feet away and squeak the toy
or bounce the ball every time Fido has
his head in the bowl.
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Step 4b: Repeat Step 4a, but this time
squeak the toy or bounce the ball at
random intervals from 10 feet away.
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Step 5a: Toy Distraction Nearby
Repeat as in Step 4a, but stand about
5 feet away.
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Step 5b: Repeat Step 4b, but stand
5 feet away.
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