Target training provides another way to help shape behaviors, build speed from the beginning, and focus the dog on training. Save your back, work at a distance, or get tricky parts of the dog-such as back feet-moving the way you want them. No matter what your training goals, targeting can help you get there.

• Learn how to train your dog to target your hand, a contact disk or a target stick, then utilize targets to build complex behaviors.
• Learn how to analyze and break down a behavior into easily trainable steps to get great results.
• Use target training for good manners, therapy dog work, a variety of sports, or to teach tricks.
• Teach your dog how to work at a distance with speed and accuracy.