Train Dog from when up Close -Stick targetWhen you want to work with your dog at only short distances then the stick target is very handy. Follow these steps for teaching your dog how to target the stick:- Put a treat in your palm with one of the ends of the target stick, click and treat your dog for sniffing at your palm with his nose.
- Slowly work your hand up the stick, only click and treat your dog for touching his nose to the end of the stick away from your hand.
- Place the stick on the floor, only clicking and treating when your dog noses the ends.
- Have your dog follow the stick as you walk with him until he's racing to touch the end of it for a click and treat.
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