The 10-Minute Dog Training Games

Touch My Hand

You smell like liver treats.

In this fun and easy game your dog tags your hand with his nose. This game is handy when you need your dog to come to you.

TEACHING SKILLS:

This game teaches nose targeting.

PRIMARY USES:

MUSICAL CANINE FREESTYLE

Targeting is heavily used in freestyle, as the handler moves her hand as a target for her dog to follow. Hand targeting can be used to teach your dog to spin a circle or weave through your legs.

TRY IT:

1 Show your dog that you are placing a treat between your fingers.

2 Hold your hand out ...