Need a distraction method

Hi everyone

So the other day whilst on the field with Otis and his beloved frisbee, a small cocker spaniel type dog came over and wanted to play. All went well and they ran around and said hello, but the owner didn't want to hang around and I tried to distract Otis with treats and his frisbee which weren't having much of an effect Eventually I had to step on his long-line so we could end the play time.

So what I want to know is has anyone got any good tips for distracted their dogs at moments like that so you can get their attention.

Cheers

I use a squeaky ball for Otis and when he comes to me he either gets the ball thrown in opposite direction of other dog, or he gets a treat.

I carry a squeaky ball on every walk now, its great for when you need attention fast.

Me too, treats and squeaky toy's all the way!

Squeaky toy for me too

Loki's the same, I find that the 'watch' command is good, so he looks at me, and then I do a few tricks so he focuses on doing what I'm asking.

Squeaky toy and treats here too

(We have been practicing the watch command a lot .. but at the moment when there are other dogs 'watch' means me standing there looking at Chiquito run the other way )

I use a squeaky ball too It is a lifesaver sometimes

Vinnie responds very well to a stick bit simple I know but it works for us

Treats work for us but squeeky balls and a whistle are also good

I'm working on this at the moment as Bacchus appears to be at the teenage phase. One of the things I do is, when he is off-lead and there are no distractions, I wait until he wanders off doing his sniffing at smells thing. I then do the "puppy recall" ( running backwards calling him excitedly like an idiot ) and when he comes, lots of praise and treats. I do this several times during a walk. It's early days but things are improving. When playtime with his pals is over I call him and he ponders the situation but pretty much invariably follows me.