Miss Helena Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I love this tricks section! Can't wait to teach a few of these to Bonnie (avatar Chi). I always knew she was smart, but I have been amazed at how quickly she learns new tricks. In the past fortnight, I've taught her to: Dance/kick her back legs on command Sit and "wait" for a treat (I hold it 10cm in front of her face, and she stares intently at it but doesn't move a muscle!) Spin in a circle She learnt all these with about 4-5 repetitions, one one session per trick - I'm so proud of her Her transitions are still not 100%, she mixes things up a bit sometimes if over-eager...I'm working on getting her to focus on me and wait for the command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 How did you teach her to dance and kick her back legs on demand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 How did you teach her to dance and kick her back legs on demand? It's a closely guarded secret! Well actually... It sort of happened by accident. She was a shy timid type when I got her as a 10mo, so I've encouraged her personality to come out a bit (she is 2yo now). Whenever she thought I was late with her dinner, or she wanted some attention or something, she did that dance/kick back legs thingo. It always made me laugh and I'd call her "cheeky". A few weeks ago I wondered if I could teach her to do it on command - I've been wanting to teach her a few tricks for ages. So I got her on her mat, showed her a treat and said the word "cheeky". Of course the first few times she was "What The...?" Then probably out of pure frustration she did it. I immediately gave her the treat and praised her ++. After that she did it on command to the word cheeky. Has to be on a soft surface though of course! I think I'll teach her the weave through my legs trick next - just the right size ratio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clicking Mad Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veanna Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 It's great fun isn't it I'm having a ball teaching my boy all different sorts of tricks. His latest one is "dance" where he spins around in a circle. He loves the stimulation of trick training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Isn't if Veanna? I'm just sorry that some small dog/chi owners underestimate their dogs and don't teach them anything. I've been on DOL for a few hours this morning and Bonnie has been sitting and staring at my back for a while, feeling neglected probably! So I just went and did some tricks with her and she is now happily laying down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veanna Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I was just thinking, I think I have become addicted to trick training This morning I started teaching Odin to lay on his side when I say "Bang!" It is so cute and just so much fun! I've never really gotten into trick training with past dogs and now that I have I am sorry I didn't do it sooner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Helena Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 That "bang" trick is so cool! I've seen it a few times on YouTube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) I bought a trick training book on Sat. by Mary Ray & Justine Harding. Still going through it, haven't put anything into practice yet. Although Tilba already knows shake both paws, high five & roll over. Teaching her to wave. She also does touches with her nose & a paw touch on a baby's spinning top. Edited October 27, 2008 by luvsdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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