Amazing Funny Dog Tricks, Dog Training

May 9, 2010 by  
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This video shows some of the tricks I have been working on recently with Kiko and Splash. Some of the more interesting ones are, teaching Splash to look left and look right, teaching her how to skip, and how to shuffle backwards in a bow. Kiko started offering a tap dancing behavior which I captured, as well as scratching with her back feet. I also taught Kiko to go between Splashes legs as I saw a Boston Terrier do in the movie Hotel for Dogs, and thought it would be very cute to teach. Splash however, looks stressed as you can see, when kiko works too closely around her, because Kiko usually will boss Splash around if she is too close to her. All these tricks were taught using clicker training and no forms of positive punishment (meaning me saying No! or eh eh! Wrong! Or any physical manipulation)

The Beautiful and Amazing Siamese Cat

May 5, 2010 by  
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I am often asked questions regarding the demeanor of the Siamese Cat.  Those who may be contemplating getting a Siamese or had recently acquired one may be concerned about rumors on how the Siamese is relatively mean, pretentious, and peculiar.  Let me dismiss these negative tales, Siamese have gotten the wrong publicity due to stories or movies, especially in the film “Lady and the Tramp” from the clip “We are Siamese if you please!”  Of course they are beautiful with their mesmerizing blue eyes, head shape, slender body structure, and their sleek striking color contrast.  Wouldn’t you be a little conceited if you were that beautiful?

So what is the personality of the Siamese cat like?   The Siamese cat is one of the most extroverted and social cats in the world. They are a type of cat that is warm and affectionate and bonds with their human very closely which means that the Siamese is not quite as independent as other cats. Having this close relationship with their human, they prefer and enjoy the inside restrictions of the home with their owners. They are a “people” cat like no other cat for they love to be on your lap, on your bed, at your dinner table, and in your heart!

Besides their gorgeous two-toned coat, another distinctive feature of this breed is that it has a very loud and distinctive low pitch to its voice. The Siamese meow has been compared to the cries of a human baby. The intensity of the vocalization should not be prolonged if you are smart enough to understand what they want. Most of the time the Siamese will talk at conversational levels, and they always have something very important to say. So the Siamese is very talkative.

In the hierarchy of cat intelligence, the Siamese stands on top. It has been indicated that Siamese and other oriental shorthairs are the most intelligent of all domesticated cats. Anyone who has owned one will brag about and the amazing feats that these cats can accomplish. You may want to “cat-proof” your home for a Siamese can learn how to open doors, cabinets, and latches. Actually these cats love the challenge of these feats, and will not give up. They find creative and unusual ways to get into trouble.

Because of their intelligence, Siamese are very lively and entertaining. They can also be very demanding, and can be totally involved in their owner’s life. Siamese do not like to be ignored and always want to be the center of attention. They regard themselves as people instead of cats. One thing for sure, you will never be bored if you own a Siamese cat.

About the author
The author lives in west TN, where she resides in a blissful multi-cat home. She has done extensive research for almost twenty years on cat behavior especially that of the Siamese cat.

Website: http://www.we-are-siamese.com

Email address: lynn@we-are-siamese.com

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Attack Dog Training! Must see. Amazing! (K9-1.com)

April 27, 2010 by  
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Attack Dog Training – Personal Protection Guard Dog Training instruction by K9-1 Specialized Dog Training LLC. If you ever wondered how to train an attack dog we now have instructional videos for the serious dog trainer. This video features, Nikko, a Belgian Malinois raised as a pet then transformed into a high caliber personal protection dog at two years of age. Be advised that personal protection training 9or attack dog training) should only be done under the guidance of a professional and be used for defensive purposes only! Learn more about the “foundation style” of dog training and how it is slowly becoming the new standard for dog trainers who wish to use the most advanced techniques in dog training at www.selfhelpdogtraining.com

Pere Saavedra- Amazing dog training

April 19, 2010 by  
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This will be the first time in history that Pere Saavedra’s training techniques will be translated into English! Beginning/Intermediate Agility Seminar in San Diego, California with Pere Saavedra flying in from Madrid, Spain! July 10th and 11th $350 for 2 days with a dog $175 for 2 days without a dog Sign up for the seminar here to confirm your place- www.sdcaninefreestylers.com The points that she will be covering are: 1. Introduction. 2. Agility basis (flatwork). Applications. 3. Practice. 4. “Serpentines and hexagons”. 5. Obedience 6. Weave poles. 7. Running contacts. Pere Saavedra Bio Pere Saavedra is a world-renowned Spanish dog trainer who has an extensive experience in agility training. She has given over 40 seminars in Spain and held seminars in Brazil and Chile. She has been on TV many times to talk about dog training and Agility. Pere and her dogs perform agility, freestyle, and more for huge crowds in the canine spectacle Alejop Show Can (www.alejopshowcan.com). Peres training methods are positive, creative, and innovative allowing her to not only succeed in Agility but in all aspects of dog training. Here is Pere’s Youtube channel where you can see footage from her previous seminars including the recent one in Chile, her amazing agility skills, along with her astounding dog behaviors and tricks- sometimes working with 5 dogs at a time- www.youtube.com Pere’s blog- wwwperesaavedra.blogspot.com She has racked up a list of accomplishments in agility: 1

Smoke – The Amazing Hamster Storing Food

April 11, 2010 by  
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Smoke – my hamster- stuffing her little cheeks with yummies for a late night snack. She is a syrian hamster and we made this video when she was one year old. She lived another year and a half before she passed away from old age. This did not hurt her. She was a very sweet hamster and did not mind being held and loved rolling in her ball. She got out of her cage three times – but we just left the cage open and she returned the next night. She was the best hamster ever. The music used in the video are songs from Soundtrack Pro.

Walking Handstand- amazing funny dog training trick

February 18, 2010 by  
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This is a video of Splash’s first lessons at a walking handstand. I was so inspired by Heather and Jesse’s most amazing walking handstand that I thought I would give it a try with Splash. However, no dog can do it cuter than Jesse on justjesse197 ‘s youtube channel :) Other walking handstand inspirations are Hechiasia Zsianz1 Yolle555 If your dog can do a walking handstand that you clicker trained (not one where they are being punished) please post as a video response. I thought I would show the unfinished results as it it quite fun to see Splash figuring it all out. In my living room she is panting because in between the tricks she is getting to play with a balloon and run around the living room like a mad dog (this is her favorite reward in the world). ———- dog training clicker training canine freestyle handstand walking dogs tricks funny dogs using a conditioned reinforcer a secondary reinforcer to reward a new behavior amazing smart dog cool funny dog trick border collie that can walk on it’s two front feet