I have misplaced my keys and phone in the past. You start with the object in close proximity, and then you increase the distance. Then you put her in the crate, and ask her to find the object we just had. It’s basically giving her treats when you show her an object.
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Once we exhausted all those options, I taught her how to find my stuff. During the pandemic, I taught her to find her toys and food. Fun and functional.Īlisha Ardiana (California) I have taught our dog to find my keys and my cell phone. Trish Ryan (South Carolina) Using her known behavior of touch, I was able to change the cue to “close” so now Gracie will close drawers and cabinet doors if my hands are full. Very useful skill, plus it keeps me upright.
Bishop is happy to go in, grab it, and come right back out for a treat. I use it when something is in the back end of a crate and I have to stand on my head and can barely reach it. I’ve taught my cattle dog, Bishop, to crawl under things pick up what I’ve dropped and bring it to me. I asked online friends if they had taught a dog or dogs a trick that turned out useful.Īnn McQuillen (California) I have artificial knees and as such can’t kneel down to get things that roll under a table or back in a corner that’s obstructed. Think of other uses for this set of skills! Your dog could collect your kids’ toys and deposit them in a toy box, or maybe … how about gathering your family’s dirty socks to take to the laundry basket?
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