Targetting

For targeting, I use a 5/8 piece of dowel with a small tennis ball glued on the end. I reward for touching the tennis ball with the nose (just like the article, this training begins with a look, then moving towards the target, then actually touching it). I use the command "Touch".

This target stick can be used for send outs, heeling and all kinds of exercises which require the nose to be in a certain position. Obviously if you use it for one of those exercises, you will need to fade it, but it can be very useful to get started.

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