Basic idea was keep the pup on your left side, but hold the leash in your right hand. Left hand holds the treat, under your thumb, in the middle of your open hand, palm facing the pup's nose. The left hand with the treat guides the pup where to go. He can smell it and lick your hand, but can't get to it until you decide to reward him. Worked like a charm with Pi. Had him doing obstacle course work, sits and downs too. Sits were perfect. Downs about 50-50. We are not using the command words yet, just rewarding correct behavior.
We need to practice at home, but I took today off.
Pi needs to learn big things... like the food on the counter is OFF LIMITS. I have never had a dog that counter surfs, let alone a 4 month old that can easily reach on top of the counter. Long legs and neck, like a giraffe.
He needs one of these!