Do you want to learn the most super flexible, easy-to-use in any situation life skill? The versatile “Touch” cue is it!
The "Touch" skill - when a dog touches his nose to a person's hand -- is a simple, yet extremely useful skill to teach your dog. It’s a great way to get your dog off the couch, come back when called, move him out of the way, or teach more complex tasks. The “Touch” life skill is also a much utilized building block for teaching service dogs to do helpful household chores!
This course will help you:
- Understand what the “Touch” skill is and how it can be useful.
- Communicate and engage with your dog in a fun, easy way.
- Invite your dog to focus on you, even with distractions nearby.
- Identify situations where the “Touch” skill will benefit you and your dog.
- Build up to teaching and shaping more advanced behaviors.
- Connect with your dog in a variety of settings.
Who should take this course?
Dog lovers and animal care professionals who want a simple, effective way to get their dog’s focus, have them easily move location when asked, or build a sequence of tasks for more advanced skill training.
