Part 2 of fading the food out focuses on reducing your puppy’s reliance on visible rewards while keeping their engagement high. Begin by keeping the food out of sight and only rewarding after your puppy has made the correct choice, helping them learn to stay with you without needing to see the treat. As you practise, add in gentle ‘U’ turns during your walking, encouraging your puppy to follow your change of direction and stay connected to you. This helps improve their focus, awareness, and ability to move with you in a natural and responsive way.
