Dogs are definitely very smart when it comes to getting treats.
I had trouble getting my dogs to come when I called them. So I started giving them treats when they'd come back into the house.
So - you guessed it. If they want a treat, they go to the door and scratch to go outside. And, of course, I open the door and let them out - but then instead of going out, they just immediately turn around and come back in - for their treat, of course!
That's okay. I figure they've still earned it.
Carol Jean
PS: I do think pretending like they've pee'd is the smartest thing I've heard yet. Definitely give them a treat for doing this. Just how smart can a dog get! |