{"product_id":"coachi-target-stick-navylight-blue","title":"Coachi Target Stick Navy\/Light Blue","description":"\u003ch5\u003eCoachi Target Stick – Navy and Light Blue\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eA target stick gives you a point in space a dog can follow with its nose, which is how you shape a position without pushing or pulling the dog into it. Coachi’s version telescopes from 15cm closed to 70cm extended, so it drops into a treat bag or a coat pocket and comes out long enough to work a dog at arm’s length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe target itself is a 30mm ball of soft foam in a bright colour, easy for a dog to pick out against grass or carpet, and the handle is padded so a long session does not leave a ridge in your palm. Company of Animals sell it under their Coachi training line; this is the navy and light blue colourway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopic shaft: 15cm retracted, 70cm extended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm soft foam target ball, brightly coloured so the dog can find it easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft padded handle, comfortable to hold through a long shaping session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloses down small enough for a pocket or treat bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets you place a dog into sit, down, heel position or a spin without handling it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with clicker work — mark the moment the nose touches the target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuppies through to adult dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive reinforcement and clicker-based training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching position work: sit, down, middle, close heel, send-aways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrick training and canine freestyle shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlers who would rather not bend to lure a small dog with a hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a fetch toy or a play item — for interactive play, a thrown toy or a training dummy is the right thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtend the stick to a length that puts the target where your dog’s nose naturally reaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent the target still; mark and reward the instant the dog touches it with its nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the dog follows the target reliably, move it to guide the dog into the position you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFade the stick out as the behaviour becomes reliable, so the dog is not dependent on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetract the stick fully before putting it away, and wipe the foam ball clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length 70cm; retracted length 15cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget ball 30mm diameter, soft foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColourway: navy with light blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompany of Animals publish no weight or material breakdown for the shaft, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe foam target ball is a swallowable size — do not let the dog mouth or chew it, and put the stick away between sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the foam ball for bites or splits before each use and stop using the stick if it is damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use the stick to prod, tap or move a dog; it is a visual target, not a physical aid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372304441408,"sku":"vbt1789539217571","price":8.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/coachi-target-stick-navylight-blue_1.jpg?v=1789539223","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/coachi-target-stick-navylight-blue","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}