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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  Most dogs adore training and it's good for them - and their owners - if training is kept fun, short, frequent sessions and upbeat. But the thing I most noticed in the early footage I saw of tiny Misa doing her tricks was her little hang-dog attitude. She didn't seem to be having fun, happily performing and sticking out her chest proudly once she'd done her trick. Maybe I was just reading her wrong and once she got older, she changed and loves doing them now. I sure hope so. |
^^ this. I think I've already stated it in this thread somewhere in the past but Jackson ADORES performing. He begs me to do work with him and do tricks with him, and yes we do silly things like handstands and pushing things and closing doors etc. I hope that this Misa dog doesn't make YT'ers jaded towards dogs doing tricks or even being on TV, performing in shows, etc. It's certainly not cruel. I don't even have a problem with making money off a dog. Think about all the dog actors of the past- Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, the dog on Fraiser, etc, they were all paid. You can find amazing videos on youtube of dogs - check out
JustJesse197
- a dog that has an impeccable bond with his owner and is very much a WELL loved member of the family and she has turned her amazing dog into somewhat of a career, traveling around, etc.
Home -
And videos like these-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK6MkxA0isw
Dog training is SOOO much fun and it is simply amazing what dogs can do and what they love to do.
The biggest difference between Misa Minnie that hits a sour spot with everyone is simply HOW MANY dogs she has gone through in the course of a pretty short period of time, continuing to purchase from the same 'breeder' and they usually all end up sick, the lying, the shady donations she asks for, etc... and unfortunately, the public sees this cute dog, like many others on youtube, and thinks no different of it... but those that know the behind the scenes story, obviously have a different idea...