Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks

Earlier this week, Daisy and I attended the first Basic Obedience class of six. Many of the dogs were about one year old and all of them already knew how to sit and lie down! Sheesh, Daisy barely knows her name. Luckily the owner of this establishment knows greyhounds very well and gave her trainers tips on how to train Daisy. Since it is anatomically awkward for greys to sit, they are having her learn to first lie down (sphinx style) and eventually raise her front end until she achieves a sit. She was able to get a bit lower but never got low enough to lie down. Other things we worked on was getting your dog to look at you when you call its name. This was done by holding a treat in front of your nose and saying the dog's name. When they look at YOU, you give them the treat. Of course, Daisy's focus was transfixed on the treat. Things aren't lookin' good so far!