This gentle method is currently being used by animal owners.
Touch stick dog.
If your dog is afraid hold the stick so most of it is hidden under your arm with only an inch of the tip protruding from your hand.
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Teaching your dog to target an object touch something.
The telescopic design makes it convenient to transport in a pocket or treat bag when not in use.
A little at a time varies from one dog to the next.
I train this behavior to birds dogs fish pigs raptors alligators rats monkeys and more.
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As your pet moves to touch the target stick pull the target about an inch away so the animal has to stretch its neck to reach the target.
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This dog loves to carry a big stick and we can t help but adore his tenacity.
Present the target stick.
The click stick is light and fits my medium size hand well.
Hold the target stick in the same position just in front of your dog s nose but this time you will only click.
The clicking sound is crisp and adequate for in the house or an average size yard remembering that dogs have far superior hearing.
Stick the target on the wall and the dog will learn to move away from you in order to earn a click and treat.
For example teaching a dog to sit is training it to target its bottom to the floor.
Animals this tiny dog really loves to carry.
Hold the target stick in your hand and position it a few inches from your dog s nose.
Excessive barking chewing leash pulling jumping up aggressive behavior extreme fear shyness resistance to grooming excitability nervousness car sickness problems associated with aging.
Because of the well thought out shape it is easy to find the clicker button by touch alone.
Introducing the target stick step by step step 1.
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Walkers and runners know that quickly trying to get away from a dog will only trigger its chase instinct.
When your dog will touch the tip extend the stick a little at a time until he s touching it at full length.