Tricks · Hard

How to teach your dog to touch things with their nose

Nose-touch to an object turns into ringing a bell, closing doors and switching lights.

By Pawfessor Editorial Team

An owner teaching a dog nose target
  • LevelHard
  • Practice timeAbout 30 min in total, over short sessions
  • Reps per session3–7
  • You needTreats

Before you start

  • A quiet room with no distractions
  • Small, soft treats they love (or their own food)
  • A sticky note or lid

Step by step

Teaching nose target, step by step
  1. Hold the note next to your palm

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