Susan Garrett's Target Stick Training for Dogs Part One - All About Targeting

In Shaped by Dog Episode 60, I asked if you would like me to share some tips on training your dog with a target stick. The answer was a resounding “yes”, so here’s Part One.

We’re covering more than a target stick, as there are so many ways dogs can target and so many applications for targeting. It’s a skill I consider vital for all dogs.

Part One covers the why and where of targeting, including how useful it is for life skills and cooperative care for husbandry. There are at least 10 areas you could train your dog to target, and I use at least 5 or 6 regularly.

Targeting engages your dog’s brain and gives you many long-term benefits.

Once you've watched this video, go over to Part Two of Target Stick Training where we cover the training steps so that you and your dog can get started with the fun:
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Check out our playlist on targeting for dogs, including how to fade a target:
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You can watch Shaped by Dog Episode 60 on YouTube:    • When You Don't Feel Like Training You...  

Timestamps:
00:00 When I Started Target Training for the Movies
01:40 10 Areas to Train a Dog to Target
02:03 Why Do We Target Train Dogs?
02:21 Benefits of Props vs Hands in Target Training
02:53 Different Types of Nose Targets
03:09 Targeting for Husbandry Behaviors (Cooperative Care)
03:31 Important Reasons for Chin Targets
04:40 What You Can Teach By Target Training Paws
05:10 Why Side Targets Are Helpful
06:20 Target Training for Injury Prevention and Fitness
06:42 Simple Behaviors You Can Teach with Target Stick Training

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