I am so proud of Cosmo!

[Katagaria]

I was working with a dog trainer today and he gave examples using his dog about training methods. The talk lasted a little over an hour, but the examples shown using his own dog lasted only ten minutes or so.

So I come home, and try to work with my most difficult boy Cosmo. In the space of about half an hour I taught him to lay down (before he always stood up from a sitting position when I tried), beg and give the paw. Still a little rough, but this is a HUGE step for not only him, but for me actually getting how it's done.

Shelties really are smart little fellas, I can't believe how quickly he caught on. Can't wait to work with Jet, but he'll need to do the training by himself as Cosmo loves getting in the picture. I am honestly so happy today!

 

[Calliesmom]

congrats on the training
shelties are smart and the next thing you know- will be asking to learn stuff

 

[JacqueZ]

It is definetely super rewarding when you see a trick come together! I can't think of much I enjoy more than seeing Honey's brain work away at something, they just shine when they're being clever!

 

[Katagaria]

When he started figuring out how to give the paw, he seemed to get so excited about getting a treat for it, sometimes he even threw in two paws maybe thinking he'll get two treats! Haha.

 

[Emmasmom]

Teach him to wave too - once he has the handshake down, ask for the paw. When he reaches move your hand back and hold it up palm out. I'm working on Emma to do this - she used to high five.