Command Nose or Touch

Difficulty level: ★★★

"Nose Touch" is a playful and fun trick that teaches your dog to touch his nose with his paw. It's a fun challenge that strengthens his coordination and focus.

How to Teach Your Dog to "Touch Your Nose"

Use a gentle incentive: Place a small piece of tape or lint on your dog's nose. This will encourage him to remove it.
Wait for a reaction: Pay attention when he uses his paw to wipe it off his nose. As soon as he does this, mark the behavior with a "Yes" or "Good boy" and reward him.
Give a command: Introduce a word like "Nose" or "Touch" the moment he moves his paw to his nose.
Repeat the process: Keep practicing until your dog associates the movement with your command.
Practice without a stimulus: Try the trick with just the command and the reward, without using the tape.

Tips for successful training

Be patient: This trick may take some time, as it is a less natural movement.
Choose a quiet place: Train in a low-stimulus environment to get his full attention.
Reward small steps: Even if your dog only lifts his paw, reward him to encourage him.

Why is 'Touch Your Nose' special?

This trick is not only fun to watch, but it also helps increase your dog's body awareness. It offers a good mental challenge and strengthens communication between you.

Common obstacles

Is your dog not responding? Try a different type of stimulus, like a faintly scented object, to get his attention.
Is he getting frustrated? Reward every little improvement and make training more playful.
Is he losing focus? Keep the sessions short and fun, with plenty of breaks.

Have you found a creative way to teach this trick?

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"Nose Touch" adds a playful and unique trick to your dog's skills. Have fun training!