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How to teach your dog "Nose Push"

Rolling the ball with its nose — a little soccer star.

Learn it in the game

Difficulty ★★★★ · In the game it takes about 2 sessions (1–2 minutes each).

🐶 Practice it in the game

Teach your real dog

Cue word: "Push" · Hand signal: ⚽ Push with the back of your hand · Learn first: Touch

  1. Put a finger next to the ball
  2. Click when the nose bumps your finger
  3. Click when the nose bumps the ball
  4. Big reward when the ball rolls

Common mistake

If it bites the ball, start over — nose only.

Caution

Keep sessions under 5 minutes. Stop if your dog is tired or uninterested and try again later. Even shorter for puppies and seniors.