A yellow lab puppy is standing with his front feet on a black upside down bucket.

Who is it for?

Front feet target is a useful skills for all dogs, especially for puppies or dogs with little or no training experience. It is fun and easy skill to teach. Once your dog knows how to put their front feet on one target, they can quickly learn to to it on many other targets too. When they learn front feet target, they also learn to follow treats or toys, which is useful in many different situations.

What are the main goals?

The goal of front feet target is to create a positive association of putting front feet onto a target. Very soon, your dog will be “attracted” to the target!

What do you need?

  1. Low, stable platforms, such as:

    • Puzzle mat with grippy surface

    • Aerobic stepper

    • Rubber feeder bowl

    • Bath mat

  2. A flat and non-slippery floor

  3. Soft, yummy treats

  4. Your dog :)