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Originally Posted by Britster  that is soooo cute & awesome!!! I love the name Guiness, too  He is so cute!!  |
We're always a bit surprised when the seniors ask, " You mean Guinness the beer?"
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Originally Posted by Britster That is just the most adorable thing, LOL. I don't know how much Jackson would like that either... I'm anxious to try but Jackson doesn't do well with "take" and "give" type tricks, ha! We'll see! Way to go Guin! |
To ask a terrier to *take* and hold something in their mouth without ripping it to shreads is a very un-natural thing for them to do- "Wha? You think I'm a retriever now?!"
I started Guinness in sit, then I put a dumbell in his mouth supporting his lower jaw while keeping his head leveled. When he got to the point where he held it in his mouth I had him take the dumbell from my hand, then from my hand three inches off the ground, then off the ground etc..
Do you play tug-a-war with Jackson? While he is tugging, say firmly *give* while holding the toy with both hands to each side of his mouth. The most important thing is to hold the toy still and firm without pulling or tugging. Keep repeating the command and he should release the toy.
Good luck and please keep posting new ideas.