My German Shepherd was difficult to train (extremely intelligent) until I went crazy with rather high-pitched, very excited vocalizations---The turn-around in her response to me, was immediate and positive. She learned throughout her entire 12 years and was always highly responsive to: "Did you do good? Yes, you did..." in my excited voice. I find with my Piper that she always perks up when I acknowledge her with my coming home greeting (no matter time of day or place); she just gets wiggly and happy. Love that researchers, scientists, et al, spend the time, money and effort in learning about what makes dogs tick---Points out the importance of canines in our lives! |