Sandy it sounds like the way Thane and I were before I began giving him the flexi run and then training with him. Its amazing how much easier it is for him to focus and use what he has learned once some energy is expelled. I know you are trying to work this in when you are already on the end of your energy. That's a hard one. I learned fairly early on not to try and work with Thane other than a run when I am tired. They feel the difference in us no matter how hard we try and not display our tiredness. Just my experience. Karyn and Thane