07/30/2026
🎲 Training Game: Two Feet On 🐾
Looking for a simple game that builds your dog’s confidence while getting their brain and body working together? Try Two Feet On!
The goal is to encourage your dog to place both front paws on a low, stable object, such as a step, sturdy box, platform, or upside-down food bowl.
This game helps build:
✔ Confidence
✔ Body awareness
✔ Optimism
✔ Focus
✔ Problem-solving
✔ Grit and resilience
How to Play
1️⃣ Place a low, sturdy object on the floor. Make sure it will not slide, tip, or wobble.
2️⃣ Allow your dog to explore it at their own pace. Reward any interest, including looking at it, sniffing it, or moving toward it.
3️⃣ When your dog places one paw on the object, mark with “YES!” and reward.
4️⃣ Continue rewarding until your dog confidently places both front paws on the object.
5️⃣ Toss a treat away to reset the game, then allow your dog to return and try again.
Avoid lifting your dog’s paws or physically placing them on the object. Give your dog time to think and discover the answer independently!
As your dog becomes more confident, try different safe objects, textures, and locations. Always keep the object low, stable, and appropriate for your dog’s size and ability.
This fun game can also support future skills such as platform training, cooperative care, veterinary visits, positioning for photographs, and navigating unfamiliar surfaces.
🎯 : What safe household object could your dog use to practice Two Feet On?
