Why your dog ignores you, and how to fix it

Erik Van der Veken

Discover how structured play can transform your dog’s behaviour. Learn how play builds engagement, improves focus, and helps reduce anxiety.

leroy's barking world

Is your dog a completely different animal outside?At home: listens, calm, engaged. Outside: pulling, distracted, reactive… like nothing you taught matters.That’s not because your dog is stubborn.👉 It’s because the environment has more value than you do.And no amount of repeating commands will fix that.I’ve spent the last while deep in the working dog world — the kind of dogs that have to perform in real environments, not just the living room.And one thing stood out:👉 These dogs aren’t just “better trained” 👉 Their handlers build value differentlyEverything has intent:<ul><li>how they feed</li><li>how they play</li><li>how they interact</li></ul>Nothing is random.That’s what creates: ✔ focus ✔ calmness ✔ reliabilitySo I’m running a hands-on workshop in Blessington where I’ll break this down and show you how to apply it to your own dog.Not to turn them into a police dog — but to make them easier to live with, more focused, and less reactive.If your dog:<ul><li>pulls on the lead</li><li>ignores you outside</li><li>gets overwhelmed or overexcited</li></ul>this will make a lot of sense.📍 Leroy’s Barking World, Blessington 🕒 May 16th 2pm – 5pm 🎟️ Working spots: €55 👀 Spectator spots: €45

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