Auto-Leave-It: Ultimate Guide To Teaching Your Dog to Ignore Distractions and Focus on You!

Want a dog that automatically ignores food, trash, or toys on the ground?

In this video, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step progression for teaching “auto-leave-it”—the skill that helps dogs tune out distractions and focus on their handler without constant reminders.

Whether you’re training a service dog or just want a calmer, more reliable pet, these exercises will teach your dog to look at you when they see a distraction (and save you from having to snatch that enticing chicken bone out of their mouth!).