Dahlia learns her first "trick"

[crysania4]

So far all I've really taught Dahlia are the standard obedience things, the really important ones: like sit, down, stay, wait, and come. But I'm always jealous of people's dogs who knows silly tricks. So last night I decided to start teaching Dahlia to give me her paw on cue. And already she's doing it. She's still in that offer up the behavior all the time in the hopes of getting a treat, but she's also doing it on command. It's adorable and I'm so thrilled she learned it that fast.

Now I just have to figure out what else I can teach her.

Comments

[shinoakkitenshi.livejournal.com]

i always enjoy roll over, or play dead.

[crysania4.livejournal.com]

I've been trying to do roll over with little success. lol She just lays on her side most of the time.

[shinoakkitenshi.livejournal.com]

hmmm maybe you can "assist" her by pushing her the rest of the way over then giving her the treat when she's done with the trick.

[crysania4.livejournal.com]

Tried that...she just looks at me like I'm nuts. LOL I'm going to try with better treats at some point, but first I have to proof the latest command!

[shinoakkitenshi.livejournal.com]

lol. well i know my dogs and my mom's dogs go nuts for the chicken jerky treats from like Waggin Train or something. Maybe she'll perform for those,