As KPA CTP Megan Ramirez demonstrates in this video, one fun concept training protocol is visual Match-to-Sample. With this protocol, a dog is shown a sample object and then asked to identify that object among a group of objects. Watch as Megan practices Match-to-Sample with her whippet, Legato. Megan keeps the game simple by incorporating only a few objects that her dog is already familiar with. Once her dog identifies each object reliably, Megan can add novel objects into the mix.

Adding concept training to your repertoire stretches your dog’s cognitive abilities and offers a fun boredom-busting activity for you both. With concept training, you can help prevent boredom-fueled mischief and undesirable behavior from occurring and build a stronger bond with your dog. For more information about teaching your animal fun and useful concepts for work, sport, or daily living, check out KPA’s Concept Training course series.