How to train Touch (hand targeting) | dog training basics

This is a complete guide on how to train Touch (hand target), also known as hand targeting. Touch is one of my favorite and most important behaviors to teach pet parents and dogs because it really builds the relationship, builds confidence, and is so versatile. Learn what it is, understand why it’s such a great behavior, train along with your dog using the step-by-step tutorial, and then take it to the next level. #dogtraining #puppytraining #positivedogtraining #fearfree #forcefree #dogfullife

This video will help you if:
🐾 You want your dog to love you even more
🐾 You want to get started with targeting instead of luring
🐾 Your dog doesn’t come when called
🐾 Your dog jumps on people
🐾 You want to move your dog in a force free way

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TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
00:51 What is the goal behavior
01:15 Why is “Touch” awesome possum
02:37 How to teach “Touch” (step by step)
03:54 Troubleshooting
05:04 Build fluency to take it to the next level
07:34 Outro
07:47 Bloopers

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[fooddeidra]

This was really clear and straight forward. Very helpful!

[guanonfire]

Great tips once again!!! Agreed, good to reinforce but not say the word repeatedly even if the doge doesn’t come. That is the hardest part! I will practice more!

[peterjackowski]

Awesome video. Can’t wait to try it with Rex. Love the bloopers too, where I also learn a lot.