Using a target stick is a cool means in order to train your dog more efficiently. The only equipment you need is a little stick – called the target stick.
It doesn’t matter if you use a pen or a piece of wood. You just need to be familiar with target stick training methods.
The method itself can be used with puppies and adult dogs alike. It is all about teaching your do the way you want him to behave. First step is to get your dog’s focus.
What you want to do is getting your dog’s attention and focus. As soon as you manage to reach this the target stick can help you in teaching your dog god behavior.
It is all about reaching your dogs attention for the stick. Hold it right in front of his nose. As soon as you are convinced he actually is paying attention to the stick it is time for a treat and a reward. Then slowly move the stick in different directions.
You can notice your dog is following your stick with his head. If your dog doesn’t follow the stick, you can try to dip the stick in some cream cheese or mayonnaise. This may make this process a little bit easier. You should persuade your dog to touch the stick with his nose.
Now move the stick further away from his nose. Now practice with him to follow the target stick while being in various positions such as standing, sitting or even lying down on the floor.
The target stick should always be the object of focus for your dog. The movement or position of the stick should not influence the dog’s attention. You can think about a short command word that you can associate with touching of the target stick.
You can say this word to your dog before your show the target stick. If you are successful and your dog focuses on the stick, you should reward him with a treat.
Learn more about Hund erziehen. Stop by Dirk Gruenberg’s site where you can find out all about Hundeerziehung and what it can do for you.
