A method for training, exercising, and entertaining an animal comprises providing in a first location a dispenser comprising a storage compartment, a first signaling module, and a wireless module configured to receive a dispense signal. A target is provided in a second location and a system configuration of the dispenser and the target is set. The target transmits a dispense signal in response to a detected predetermined animal behavior. The dispenser generates a reward signal and dispenses a reward only in response to a received dispense signal. The system configuration comprises a training program, a session length, and a periodicity.
