Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
trick game
Play the Piano
Turning paw targeting into a fun performance trick.
5-10 min Level 5 moderate Supervised activity
How to try it
Start with the easy version.
- Reward paw contact on a low stable target.
- Move the target to a toy keyboard.
- Reward one paw press at a time.
Common mistake: Using a slippery or unstable keyboard that startles the dog.
Track: Calm paw presses without jumping on the instrument.
Where this fits in the finder
Best for advanced tricks, paw targeting, confidence
Location indoors
Equipment toy keyboard, treats
Safety facets medium chew risk, treats, apartment
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Helpful gear
Simple tools that fit this game.
Choose a safe, easy-to-handle version and keep the first session short.
About this guide
This is a research-based starter description, not a record of a hands-on test. The game name appears in the public Brain Training for Dogs module map; our short instructions are an editorial starting point, not a reproduction of a paid lesson.
For general enrichment and reward principles, see Blue Cross: Enrichment for dogs and Dogs Trust: Training with rewards. These sources do not endorse this specific game or confirm it fits your dog.
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