Clicker Training

[amazincc]

When I first got Sepp last year I taught him to "ring the bell" when he had to go out... I had a long strap w/little bells attached to my door knob, and he touched it w/his nose when he had to go potty, making it jingle.
So, that developed into me being summoned umpteen times a day to open the door to let him out... not just to go to the bathroom, but whenever he felt he wanted to go outside.
A few weeks ago I finally removed the bells, and he started touching the door knob itself... it's not noisy, so I can ignore it.

Today it's pouring out, so not much outside-time for the dogs.
About an hour ago I heard a weird noise... sounded like one of my clickers.
I went to check... and there was Sepp, at the front door, pushing his nose really hard against the clicker that hangs on the door knob by a wrist coil.

Of course, I opened the door, like the dutiful servant that I am. I'm going to try and get some video later, if I can.

Damned dog is too smart for his own good.

[mnp13]

Well, look who clicker trained who!

Good Boy Sepp!

[ArtGypsy]

WOW!!

[pitbullmamaliz]

I cannot WAIT to see video of that! That's fantastic! Did you give yourself a treat?

[Pit♥bull]

I cannot WAIT to see video of that! That's fantastic! Did you give yourself a treat?

[amazincc]

Did you give yourself a treat?

I gave him a treat, because he made me laugh... it was a pretty smart way to get my attention.

Although I think he's been secretly e-mailing Erin to get some pointers on how to train Mom.

[HappyChick]

Good girl, Christine, Good girl!

[TheRedQueen]

Did you give yourself a treat?

I gave him a treat, because he made me laugh... it was a pretty smart way to get my attention.

Although I think he's been secretly e-mailing Erin to get some pointers on how to train Mom.

I have no idea...but I'm guessing he got a hold of Score one day...

...I wanna see this in action!

[furever_pit]

Wow, what a smart boy!
I can't wait to see video.