Step 6 – Increase the length of the nose touch Test your dog’s nose touch by pointing at the post-it and saying “touch”. Once your dog has got the hang of this, transfer the post-it to a different location. For example, you could try covering your hand with a post-it note and then repeating the same process. If you dog is doing well with the nose touch training you can introduce a target. When your dog successfully touches the correct hand say “yes” and give them a reward. Do this by saying the word “touch” and then offering your other hand for the nose touch or by holding your hand further away from your dog and in slightly different positions or heights. Now you’ll want to make sure your dog can reliably perform a nose touch in different places by changing the position of your hand. Keep doing this over a few different sessions to make it a habit. When your dog successfully touches your hand, say “yes” and give them a reward. To do this, go through the process and say “touch”, as you offer them your hand. Once your dog is consistently touching your hand with their nose, you can add in a voice cue. If your dog is becoming frustrated or disinterested you may have moved too quickly, so go back to the first step.
In this case, you could try placing a treat in between your index finger and thumb to encourage them to investigate or you could rub something tasty like ham or cheese on your palm. Some dogs may struggle with this exercise, especially if they dislike hands or are naturally quite timid. Keep practicing, but now only reward your dog when their nose touches your hand. Step 2 – Reward your dog when they touch your hand Repeat this process until your dog can successfully do this five times in a row. You can use a portion of your dog’s daily food as a reward, but if they’re not interested in this you may need to use something tastier. As soon as your dog investigates your hand, mark this behaviour by saying “yes” and then rewarding them. If your dog moves away from you, stop and try again in a few minutes with your hand further away. Most dogs will naturally investigate your hand with their nose. Once your dog is settled, hold your palm out parallel to the side of them, but not too close.
Settle your dog into either a sit, or a relaxed standing position somewhere away from distractions. View the audio transcript for this video Step 1 – Encourage your dog to focus on your hand
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