And remember, the "Watch me" must be a quiet one to get the reward. Otherwise, the "uh oh"(not mean sounding or anything - just "uh oh"), no reward, turn your back and wait. He'll begin to see that whining during watching is a big fail, I get no treat, I hear "uh oh", mommie looks away for a long time and it's boring. He'll learn in time that when he looks in your eyes and doesn't whine, his mouth is flooded with lovely chicken or crispy kibble smelling like chicken, mommy is smiling and oozing pleasure and pride and happiness with him. The latter will become his drug of choice that he will work hard for.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |