Kat's Dogs Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 OK, so Dazzle (finally) has a new trick video up. It includes most of her tricks, but not quite all (just because I couldn't squeeze any more in there). I had promised to post when I finished it, so here it is. Enjoy! Any suggestions you have for more tricks would be greatly appreciated. I am quickly running out of ideas! We are working on Handstands right now but I don't really have much else in mind for after that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarius89 Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 That was a fantastic video, and I laughed out loud at a few parts! Great ending! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Go Dazzle!! River just learned weaving 8s around my legs this week. And almost has perfected the walking weave. All forward direction so far of course I'd just go through youtube videos of tricks to see what else is out there. There was that dog on that pet tricks show that could walk the rim of a barrel in a squat position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Is there anything Dazzle couldn't learn! You two are amazing. I especially like her enthusiastically putting her toys away. Daisy does make one small comment -- "You consider lifting your leg to pee a trick? I pee like a boy all the time!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 There was that dog on that pet tricks show that could walk the rim of a barrel in a squat position Now THAT could be interesting....hmmmm.... "You consider lifting your leg to pee a trick? I pee like a boy all the time!" It was a tough thing to teach Daz! For the longest time she couldn't balance like that because she has never practiced that behavior before! Now we are working on being able to send to a spot and leg-lift. So if someone I don't like is around I will just have to point at them and whisper "Dazzle, go mark it!" I have way too much time on my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 That was fantastic Kat, it made me laugh a lot too. Well done to you and Dazzle, you pair make a great team!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 That is amazing! My favorites were the rolling in the blanket and the putting herself in a suitcase. I am so impressed with you and your work! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Awesome!! I loved it!! Does Dazzle walk sideways? I really want to teach Dean to get in heel and then, on cue, walk out sideways away from me (as I stand still) about 5 - 6 steps. On both sides, of course! What about doing front leg kicks one after the other? Rockette-fashion. How about backing out away from you, doing a backwards turn, and then backing to you. You could have Dazzle spin in front of you, about 2 feet out, back through your legs, do a spin behind you, about 2 feet out, and then back through to front. She did the backwards circle around you. You could have her circle backwards around that ladder and then back around you in a figure 8. She really is a fantastic dog and you've done an amazing job training her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Kat, this was fantastic! Dazzle and you are amazing! Her repertoire of tricks is above impressive, is astonishing! I love the suitecase trick, it's so sweet. The most practical however is the picking up of toys, haven't been able to get mine to do that - I tried a couple of times, it was working, then I didn't practice anymore - my fault, not his. You should SO do movies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsofmenace Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 She has a great array of tricks! Wonderful video! Another thing you could do, since it looks like you're getting into some freestyle disc, is teach her back and chest vaults. My friend taught her BC to "dance" by shuffling his front paws. That was pretty cute. ETA: Another cool thing I've seen is a dog picking up both legs on one side of its body and hopping along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2adventure Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 You guys are soooo inspiring! I love watching Dazzle videos Have you thought about dog training as a profession? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Bravo! That was fabulous! I espcially liked when she got in the suitcase. Now, if I could just teach Lewie to put HIS toys away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 No wonder her name is Dazzle - it suits her to a T! I taught Buzz to leap almost straight up from a down position and go right into a sit. It was pretty cute, but I don't have him do it any more, at almost 10 yrs old. I think it would be too hard on an older dog's knees and hips. The cue was "Do a Push Up." Have you tried teaching her to distinguish shapes? Square, circle, etc? Way to go, both of you. And I love the other suggestions - thanks for those, everyone. Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerie Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wow....Dazzle is pretty amazing. And you're an excellent trainer. I don't know how "cool" it'd be in a video, but you could possibly teach her to toy match....get two toys of each type and show her one, ask her to get the matching one. I had a friend whose doberman could do that and it was neat to watch. Anyway, cool vid!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wow....Dazzle is pretty amazing. And you're an excellent trainer. I don't know how "cool" it'd be in a video, but you could possibly teach her to toy match....get two toys of each type and show her one, ask her to get the matching one. I had a friend whose doberman could do that and it was neat to watch. Anyway, cool vid!! Or, you could teach her to distinguish between two different types of toys and then put about 5 of each in a mess on the ground. Then she could put all of one type in one basket and all of the other type in another basket. That would look good on video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SincereArtisan Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 She is incredible! Wow! I love the spread 'em trick, that one made me lol! One trick i have been trying with Ido, is getting her to come between my legs from behind, and place her front feet on my toes, then walk with me. Its fun and looks cool! Another on we are working on is getting her to stand in a bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serena+Eluane B.C. Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 WOOW! This is so grrrrrrand-tastic! You should have included this video too in that What Brain Games do you play with your Border Collie too post (a few weeks ago). My favorite tricks I saw on the video was the towel rolling trick and the suitcase trick! Very creative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 I already replied, but I was thinking again how impressed I was with all this. There's something incredibly inspiring about watching someone do something they love - FOR love - and do it with such amazing success and precision, especially at such a young age. You're a really talented person, Kat - and I do hope you'll be able to mold your life around the things you love and have passion for. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmtst2 Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Excellent!! You two deserve much applause. I wish I had the talent to teach my dog even one or two tricks, but wow...you guys are great. Dazzle is adorable...what a fine looking girl she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Sorry I wasn't able to reply today to your comments - we were at an Agility trial! Excellent ideas guys!! Dazzle thanks you for that!! We have a lot to work on now! A couple we have already started but some of those I hadn't thought of. Have you thought about dog training as a profession? Profession? Not really (I'm planning on veterinary medicine right now. ) Hobby, definitely. This summer I am going to teach a class on trick and clicker training. since it looks like you're getting into some freestyle disc, is teach her back and chest vaults. I had started a back stall, but quickly decided to put that on hold until I get a vest of some kind. OUCH! We do plan on doing more freestyle disc as soon as my knee heals up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 That was amazing!! Great work. Both of you. I'm more amazed everytime I watch it. Here's Black Jack's best trick. It's not quite as good as all of those Dazzle does though Watch this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 AJ - That link takes you to the photobucket log in page where you need a password/name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClickMeBC Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Kat, she's incredible. So are you! So are you confident now you'd be able to shape any behavior within her physical limits? I can't get over the suitcase trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Sorry about that. I have never posted a video link before. Try this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Sorry about that. I have never posted a video link before. Try this one Nope, it still comes up the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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