Distraction work is teaching the dog that he/she has to do the commands no matter what is going on around them.

Have the dog in a stationary position (sit, down, place). 

First begin with small distraction, example: bouncing a ball, clapping your hands. If the dog gets up, calmly gather your leash and correct the dog with the word “NO, NO, NO” and back to where they were, then say “NO” and the command in the position they were in from start.

If the dog keeps getting up correct them a little harder or if they are overwhelmed with the amount of distraction then lower the distraction.

When the dog is able to stay in position, increase you distraction to working with other dogs. Holding position outside and working with other people. Work on all the commands the dog knows in this heavy distraction.

Once the dog is consistently working well with distraction and has mastered the on-leash training then it is time to start working with a long line. A long line is a thin leash anywhere from 20 to 50 feet long. Now start working your dog from a distance and in many different areas.