White Dog is beginning to see ways that Quinn can be useful in her life. While such an approach isn't necessarily the high road, it makes her much more willing to include her still new brother in her daily activities. Following advice, we have been very careful to defer to White Dog first in situations where both dogs are involved. So whenever treats are handed out, she gets hers first. Whenever Quinn gets a goodie, White Dog also gets one; not so for Quinn who has not yet mastered the art of "trading.," White Dog still gets "trade payments" that he does not. White Dog has thought this all through and today found a way to "profit" from our strategy.
Quinn was napping in the other room. White Dog brought in 3 or 4 sticks and leaves from the yard and traded each for a treat, but she tired of the trip outside each time. I refused to just give her snacks and she did not want to do tricks instead of trades...so we were at an impasse.
White Dog broke the stalemate by using her brother. She went in and woke him. He followed her to the front of my chair and mimicked her polite sit and "ask" for a treat. We have been working hard with Quinn to get him to sit and wait so I could not refuse this opportunity. Of course, White Dog knew that she would get a treat first because that has been the routine. And she did. White Dog managed to scam three more salmon snacks just by being a "good" sister!
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8 comments:
Woo have khwite the khomedy team in the making!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Mom's doing two transports this weekend - she khouldn't say no - she's decided Saturday's will be fur Ben!
Good job training mom (and Quinn), Siku! My foster kid is not nearly as pliable as your brother! Keep up the good work. I look forward to your advice and wisdom.
Love,
Prinnie
Siku,
You are a very smart Eskie girl. I never learnt the trading game, but I did grow up with my Eskie sister who made me into the grand Eskie man I am today. You will train your Brother and Mother in no time.
Mack, an older Eskie man
Yay! Siku so are so good at that treat-getting thing. I should try that with my mom! Excellent way to train your pawrents.
P.S. Thanks for your greetings! Got some extra presents today.
I think you are one clever girl and have soon realised how to use yor brother to your advantage. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.. HUgs GJ x
siku! you are brilliant! Tell your mom too that we sent the paypal bill over the other day- check- we sent it to the att one because we remembered this time!
You could also try just taking it out of other animal's mouths.... mid chew. That's what hansel does.
Keep up the great work Siku! :)
Siku, you're SO smart. I hope you keep teaching Quinn all of your treat getting secrets.:)
Love,
Teddy Bear
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