Comments on: I Blame Canada for Making Me Turn (to) Tricks

By: lauren

lauren — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:43:12 +0000

LOL!! Your opening for this cracked me up. And how freakin cute is Honey? Adorable as always.

By: melF

melF — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:31:25 +0000

LOL! Pamela I knew exactly which cheese-eating Canadian you were speaking of as soon as I read the title! I have also felt the pressure to do tricks like Kristine does with Shiva. Truth be told, she puts me to shame. I have taught my client’s dogs more tricks than y own. What does that tell you? I’m lazy? Yes! I am!

I actually will be working on tricks this week. 1. because it’s going to be too damn cold to be outdoors for long here this week, and 2. I am still recovering from the flu gunk and the cold seems to exacerbate it. So game on Kristine and Shiva and Pamela and Honey!!!

Congrats on the grooming work. Sounds like Honey likes tricks and treats quite well. 🙂

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:55:08 +0000

Ah ha, I just read Donna’s comment and realized I did the same thing!! Good grief.

Congratulations on your trick training Pamela, I bet you catch the fever. Maybe freestyle?

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:52:48 +0000

I think Delilah likes learning tricks, or rather she likes the treats she gets from learning tricks. I love watching her try to figure things out. She stares so intently.

I’ve yet to start working on a trick for train your dog month, but today we made real progress when she had a bath, she actually stayed in the tub while the water was running!

By: Rhythm

Rhythm — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:21:36 +0000

I love learning tricks and new games!!! Fun, fun, fun!!! My buddy Walker, on the other hand, is not so crazy about it. Training requires him to think. He doesn’t like thinking. I guess some dogs are that way. I’m glad you and Honey are having a good time with your training.

By: Kolchak & Jodi

Kolchak & Jodi — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:17:10 +0000

I agree Pamela, I have no desire to see Koly as a performing monkey (though I DO want to see him in that Bret Micheals bandana. To each their own, eh?) we train tricks for the same reasons you do: it’s a relationship builder. The more Koly & I train at the silly stuff, the easier and faster the training on the big stuff gets. He’ll never be Shiva (and I’ll never be as good a trainer as Kristine), but we have fun. In the end, that’s all that counts.

By: Pup Fan

Pup Fan — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:12:23 +0000

That title… I can’t stop giggling.

Looking forward to see what you come up with for Honey!

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:46:02 +0000

Yay! That’s the thing about trick training. It’s not just silly or about showing off, it’s also great for building confidence, enhancing your relationship, and provides a terrific outlet for energy. Tricks have definitely helped us work on Shiva’s reactivity as well, especially around people. I hate saying no to children who want to pet her so instead I will get Shiva to perform a simple behaviour, like rolling over, and have the child throw a treat on the ground for her. This not only keeps the child a safe distance away, but it helps Shiva keep her focus and the child feels like she has interacted with her. It’s a win-win for all!

Honey doesn’t have this problem, obviously, but I am so glad tricks have helped her adjust to grooming and that her eagerness to learn has shown you how much fun they can be. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

By: Laura Bruner

Laura Bruner — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:34:53 +0000

I love training! My pups love it, too! It is so fun for me to watch them learn and grow. They get so excited when they get it right. It is also such a fun bonding experience for us. Have a happy Sunday!

By: one person's view

one person's view — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:25:06 +0000

I LOVE that bottom picture of Honey jumping in the tub!!!

My Oldest is the dog-trick-trainer in our family. I’m still working on a good recall. 🙁