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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Training Thursday - What a difference a week makes

Last week I talked about the struggles to get Zaphod to back up. The Man and I continued to work on it, and while it is still not Phod's favourite trick (he still tries to avoid it and will tell you off) he has greatly improved (as the video below shows). Hailey has improved too and she has really been enjoying training time (for the cookies I think).





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25 comments:

  1. The Daily Pip January 15, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Keep up the great work!

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  2. easyweimaranerJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Bravo! Apaws Apaws! well done! I only work for treats too... seems I'm related with Lee :o)
    Easy Rider

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  3. UnknownJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Great job there and onwards and upwards. Have a tremendous Thursday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  4. MurphyJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    When mom wants me to back up she says "moon walk". Progress is still being made!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  5. ScooterJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    I do almost anything for treats!!

    Wags
    Oreo

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  6. Two French BulldogsJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Good job guys. I can't learn to lay down for nothing
    Edward (& Lily)

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  7. Bella Roxy & MacduiJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    For cookies says it all. Good work guys.

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  8. stellaroselongJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    cookies works for us.
    stella rose

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  9. Yamini MacLeanJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Hari OM
    Well done Phod, enough and no more!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  10. CowspotdogJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    practice make perfect

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  11. Frankie Furter and ErnieJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    WAY TO GO...... Keep it up and you will need to get one of those Beep BEEP BEEEEeeeeeeeeep thingys put on your Collar like Trucks have when they go into Reverse...

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  12. zoepheedogsJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    They are too cute! Phoenix doesn't really like backing up either! You might want to try lowering your hand a bit and sort of push the treat forwards into their face a bit, usually you can get a few steps back that way. If that doesn't make sense, I'd be happy to video it for you. :D

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  13. The Adventures of the LLB GangJanuary 15, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Go Zaphod!!!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  14. Idaho PugRanchJanuary 15, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Great work!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Well, hes getting there! try that with Bites and he just turns around and walks away, then I get his treat!

    The Mad Scots

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  16. Dachshund NolaJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Keep it up! Back up was difficult to teach Nola, but now it's one of her favorite tricks and she'll offer it all the time.

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  17. My Mind's EyeJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Ahhh Haliey and Phod are very smart and love making the peeps smile
    Hugs
    Madi your bfff

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  18. SullyJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    You gotta do what you gotta do to get treats.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  19. Millie and WalterJanuary 15, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Good job you two.

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  20. KBJanuary 15, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    Way to go! We are working on the same thing... and we're at about the same stage, maybe a little behind where you are. Apparently, it's a great strengthening exercise for the muscles that control the knees.

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  21. How Sam Sees ItJanuary 16, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    They look like they are doing great! I'm sure Phod will get more comfortable with it.

    Monty and Harlow

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    I taught my two to go back by saying it when they were heading backwards already. I don't know if catching Phod when he is doing it normally and rewarding at that point would help he become more comfortable?!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 16, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Wow! They are doing great!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  24. Jan KJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    They're doing great!

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  25. Marty the ManxJanuary 18, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    That is great!

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