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milliecorrales · 03-27-2005, 01:23 PM

My Benni can be taught a new trick in a half an hour and once learned, never forgets, Garrett is another story. Benni is one year old and does the following:

1) when I say walk, he brings me his halter and leash, I hold it open and he actually places his head in and lifts his left arm to insert for me to buckle.

2) lays down on command

3) give me "five" (ie ashakes hands)

4) will dance with me when I say "dance"

5) when I say "give me a high sign" he jumps up with both paws up.

6) he rolls over on command

7) he comes when he is called

8) he plays dead

9) when I ask him where is the cat or where is Garrett (his brother yorkie) he goes and finds them for me, looking under the bed, etc.

10) barks and "talks" to me when I look at him and asks whats the matter?

11) sits on command

Now Garrett is coming along a lot slower and he is just three weeks younger than Bengie, Garrett comes when he is called, will lay down on command, sit, and is learning to give a high five, he also will go find the cat and Bengie on command. Different things work for different animals. Bengie is highly food motivated, so treats are a big deal for him, Garrett is more into praise and that seems to work better with him. The key is finding what works with your dog, Benni will do absolutely anything for a yogurt treat.

03-27-2005, 01:23 PM	#9
milliecorrales YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 516	Tricks My Benni can be taught a new trick in a half an hour and once learned, never forgets, Garrett is another story. Benni is one year old and does the following: 1) when I say walk, he brings me his halter and leash, I hold it open and he actually places his head in and lifts his left arm to insert for me to buckle. 2) lays down on command 3) give me "five" (ie ashakes hands) 4) will dance with me when I say "dance" 5) when I say "give me a high sign" he jumps up with both paws up. 6) he rolls over on command 7) he comes when he is called 8) he plays dead 9) when I ask him where is the cat or where is Garrett (his brother yorkie) he goes and finds them for me, looking under the bed, etc. 10) barks and "talks" to me when I look at him and asks whats the matter? 11) sits on command Now Garrett is coming along a lot slower and he is just three weeks younger than Bengie, Garrett comes when he is called, will lay down on command, sit, and is learning to give a high five, he also will go find the cat and Bengie on command. Different things work for different animals. Bengie is highly food motivated, so treats are a big deal for him, Garrett is more into praise and that seems to work better with him. The key is finding what works with your dog, Benni will do absolutely anything for a yogurt treat.