Brilliant Boy
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This is "swap week" with the greyhounds, meaning they switch with one of the other trainers and take care of a dog who is new to them. It is a really tough week because by the time swap week rolls around, you've realllly bonded with your sweet lil greyhound and the fruit of your training work has really paid off. Micky was scoring 10s on his commands and walks perfectly by his trainers' sides, and performs his commands on cue. And it is really cool to get to know a pup that does not even know a name in a small amount of time to learning commands and tricks! It has blown his primary and swap week trainer's minds to see how smart these dogs are.
Micky is a well-mannered dog and he does his commands so well. He even bows, shakes paws, and spins in a circle on command for a treat! I bet you can't wait to see this smart boy in action! Here's a little guide for how to do these three tricks on command for a treat:
- Bow: Position your index and middle finger together like you do with "heel," but move your hand in a "U" motion and say "bow."
- Shake hands: Just hold your hand out at his leg level and say "shake."
- Spin: Pinch your fingers together at thumb, forefinger, and index like you're an Italian chef holding food. Do a little circle motion with your hand and say spin. Mamma mia! That's one belissima son of a mama!
