Below is a Flip of this morning's Step 2 (Leash) training session with Landry.....the standing in place, the Chutes and Ladders of steps first up to 5 with a turn and then gradually increasing.
We had already worked our way from the gate to the grassy parkway, taken a nice sniffing break on the grass AND done some DownStay work on the grass itself....now we were doing a session returning to the yard. Landry is working for his breakfast (kibble) and I am giving multiple pieces (2 or 3).
The CRITERIA is staying In the Zone and thus keeping the leash loose.
AND I am attempting to click the good DECISION (when he decides to reconnect with me).
As you can see, because of the time of day, we soon have multiple distractions - big ones!
So then the CRITERIA shifts to a loose leash and refocus (still clicking the good DECISION). I took advantage of what the environment provided.