Thursday, March 10, 2011

Dog Tricks - Teaching Barbie to Wave

So here is a go at being more 'instructional' - yes I know the house needs better lighting. Or I need to do these during the day.



And some of you asked for a 'blooper reel' - well I managed to recreate the 'hug' she will do it if Bender is sitting to the left of her.



I need to get her not to hit him in the head so much, but just lay her leg over his shoulders... if she gets him in the head he gets all arced up for a wrestle.

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hahaha wait til I shave my head, that will be much better ;)
i'm fundraising for the leukaemia foundation and so all my hair will be gone on the 17th March...

i used to be a radio DJ and it's much easier than having to look at a camera and then having to look at myself while editing it hahah
The videos are great! Barbie's doing a great job too. I love how the kitty comes in and she doesn't even pay attention. For a second I thought the kitty was going to rub up against her.
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haha Barbie is very good at ignoring the kitties... they do rub up against her sometimes... the other kitty also likes to lick her. Barbie went to lick kitty back the other day, and kitty didn't like that!
Oh, love the Aussie accent;) This is wonderful stuff. Barbie is very happy and confident and Bender is a great prop for her too!

Shaving your head, something I've wanted to do but never been brave enough. And no-one has ever offered me any money to do it, as in a charity:) Looking forward to your unveiling;) Well done you.
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hahah I have had a shaved head before, when I was younger and poorer! very cheap and easy hair cut.

funny that the Kiwi is the one who mentioned my accent hahah to Americans I think we sound the same.
How cute! Love it!
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Reagan would look really cute doing it heheh :)
Haha, oh I love the hug your brother trick! Bender kind of looks a little shocked and annoyed when she does that, but that's how brothers are, ain't it?
Her wave is really good! My momma thought me to wave (she uses a 'hi' command) that way too, although I still don't get it from a distance. Raising the bar has been a challenge for me in this command. But we'll get there! Your step by step instruction is really good though. =)

Summer
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He is a bit annoyed if she gets him in the head - but he is getting treats too, to reward that tolerant behaviour :)

Using a clicker helps with the distance because the dog knows it will get a treat, but it may not be immediate... which gives you time to go back to the dog and treat :)
Great video! And I just love the bit in the middle where the kitty just nonchalantly strolled in...ha! ha! ha! Lemon used to do that all the time in our videos!

Hsin-Yi

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