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Engagement is more than your puppy responding to cues, it’s the moment they choose to check in with you despite distractions. In real life, engagement looks like your puppy turning toward you instead of pulling toward a sound, offering eye contact before grabbing something off the ground, or pausing to wait for guidance instead of reacting impulsively. These small moments are powerful because they teach your puppy that you  are the source of clarity, safety, and reward. When

Before obedience commands, leash skills, or structured training begin, the most important foundation you can build with your puppy is connection . Connection is what teaches your puppy that you  are relevant, safe, and worth paying attention to. Puppies don’t naturally understand expectations — they learn through relationships. When a puppy feels connected to their handler, they are more likely to engage, follow guidance, and remain calm in new or distracting environments. Th