painted_ponies Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I've had Violet, my adult BC, for almost a year now. Before that, she lived for about a year with some friends, one of whom found her as a stray. She's obviously purebred, and knew lots of obedience commands, so they searched for her owners but without success. I've been taking puppy Faith to PetsMart for obedience class, and we're using a clicker. This morning, as I removed the clicker from my purse, I accidentally clicked it. Violet, who'd been snoozing several rooms away, came racing in and flung herself down in front of me, eyes locked on my face and clearly expecting a treat. Which of course she got. I know my friends never used a clicker with her, so it's been at least two years since she heard that sound, but the lapse sure hasn't slowed her reaction time down any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I don't think they forget anything! I can't say "piggy ear" even in a conversational tone without Sammie going wild and he hasn't had a pig ear in a couple of years!! His ears even perk up some at the word, "ear"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Yep, gotta love the clicker! I just love the way they look at you, trying to figure out how to make that thing click! I don't use mine all the time, but I do use it for teaching new behaviours, and it's fun for me and the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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