Target training may look like a simple game, but it can become one of the most useful skills in your dog's training toolbox! Target training teaches your dog to intentionally touch a specific object or location with a part of their body (Usually their paw or nose). One of the most common examples of target training is a hand target. This is where your dog learns to touch their nose to the palm of your hand. So why is this helpful? Target training gives us a way to guide our d