"Target training is like meditation and focusing on breathing..."
I don't remember where I heard this but it is a good correlation.
When your dog is doing target training he isn't reacting to the world around him ie: not barking at passing bicycles, etc. Target training is an excellent focusing exercise.
Dogs that are fearful or bark at things in their environment can benefit from incorporating target training into their daily activities.
Target training is also an element of many important obedience type behaviours such as come and heel.
Many of those fun tricks you see dogs do are taught by target training.
Having fun with your dog strengthens your relationship and helps training too!
When a training exercise is simple and fun the owner and dog are more likely to do it too!
Join us in learning how to use target training in daily interactions with your dog.
See STEP ONE Training Workshops http://pawinhand.blogspot.com/p/step-one.html
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