"On Trust" & "Paid For" for are one of the oldest dog tricks that afford as much entertainment as anything a dog can do since the early 1900s. It is not the easiest trick to be taught but can be elaborated on and presented in several different forms to impress most people.
To teach this trick call your dog to you, allowing him to stand up or sit down, as he desires, and hold his head steady with on hand, while you balance a piece of treat on his nose.
Say to him, "On trust, on trust," steadying and restraining his head from moving with one hand and holding up a threatening finger with the other and repeating the words, "On trust, on trust".
After which, release his head, saying "paid for," and give him a little chuck under the chin, that will cause him to toss the treat up and catch it. Of course, in his earlier attempts he will not be able to catch the treat, but he should be allowed to eat the treat after it land on the floor.
Continuous repetition of this training will produce efficiency. Over time you should stop restraining his head with your hand and allow him to balance the treat on his nose until you give him the words "Paid for."
He can also be taught also to hold the treat between his teeth and not to swallow it until told to do so. This trick can be made more impressive by holding a conversation with your dog. For instance, you might say: "Buddy, old man, here is a very yummy piece of treat, but it is 'on trust.'"
Slightly emphasize the word "trust" and then go on and say: "I am glad you dislike to eat things on trust, but this I have just learned has been 'paid for,'" emphasizing the words "paid for."
Your dog can also be taught to toss the treat on hearing a certain number. To teach this, balance it on his nose and hold his head while you count plainly and deliberately, one, two, three, and then chuck him under the chin. Until he has had a great deal of practice he will toss it up as promptly at one, two, four, as he will at one, two, three, but he must be drilled until he will not toss it until he hears "three," and it will make it easier for him if you slightly emphasize the "THREE" word.
In time you can use many combinations of figures and he will wait until he hears the emphasized "three." In working him do not make him wait too long before you say "three," and allow him to eat the treat.
"Trust" and "Paid For" dog tricks are considerably difficult to master and requires plenty of patience from you. Remember, do not punish your dog if he can't master the trick, and rather blame yourself for being a lousy teacher. :-) In any case, enjoy training and have lots of fun along the way.
About the Author:
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of dogsobediencetraining.com ? The dog training resource site for a happier and healthier dog.
You are welcome to reprint this article if you keep the content and live link intact.
shuttle from O'Hare Brocton .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HarePet ContainmentIf you just recently became a pet owner or... Read More
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, full of... Read More
The most important thing to remember in analyzing the behavior... Read More
Lots of folks are picky about their vet, and for... Read More
Pomeranians have tiny mouths and itty bitty teeth, but not... Read More
If you're like me, then you don't really have the... Read More
My son and I have a cat. Her name is... Read More
Dog fashions are all the rage and have become quite... Read More
If you are beginning to feel like an endangered species... Read More
"Dogs have owners; cats have staff," and I have worked... Read More
"On Trust" & "Paid For" for are one of the... Read More
One of the most difficult hurdles that any new puppy... Read More
Breed specific legislation otherwise known as "BSL" has started to... Read More
Pets provide an unconditional love that requires very little on... Read More
Canine Diabetes: A Serious Dog Disease That is Completely ManageableCanine... Read More
There are thousands of local and online Pet Stores but... Read More
Part1: There is Actually a "Wrong" Way to Crate TrainCrate... Read More
The Story Continues... Following the first of many visits to... Read More
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not cheap. On average you... Read More
Puppy training can and should begin the day you bring... Read More
Obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing dogs.... Read More
Introducing your puppy to the crate should be an easy... Read More
Caring for your dogs teeth is a vital part of... Read More
If you are thinking of adding a dog to your... Read More
None of us likes to be bitten by mosquitoes and... Read More
Chicago charter limousine service Hickory Hills ..Fleas have plagued dogs, cats, and their owners since time... Read More
Sadly, there are several household items which we tend to... Read More
Are you nuts? You think banging your finger with a... Read More
Pets are family members and should be treated as such.... Read More
Pet friendly vacations and travel planning make sense -- after... Read More
The main ways a puppy will play with another dog... Read More
Dog fashions are all the rage and have become quite... Read More
Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, because the disease... Read More
What you feed your dog is really SO important for... Read More
Thinking of getting a pet for your little ones? How... Read More
Ever had a hankering for a certain breed of dog?... Read More
IntroductionA long time ago, before evolution turned the primate into... Read More
"Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got... Read More
Every day, people by the millions pour food from a... Read More
Newer doesn't always mean better.Adopting an older dog may be... Read More
Cockatiels are one of the most lovable pets in the... Read More
Parachromis managuense has a bad reputation, just like many of... Read More
Our pets depend on us for their every need, including... Read More
The aim of a Westie rescue centre such as the... Read More
As our horses enjoy a longer life and many live... Read More
Potty Training Your Puppy:Make sure you feed your dog at... Read More
I have had Goldens and Black Labs for many years,... Read More
Over the past decade, breed rescue groups have become a... Read More
What makes something news? The fact that you take good... Read More
So, you've got yourself a pregnant cat.Was it a stray... Read More
Pet |