Let me start by saying in my house we go through dog treats like water. Fireman Al has no self control when it comes to giving dogs treats. He says "they look at me sad." The rule is supposed to be 1 big treat a day (like a busy bone or something) and milk bones, canine carry outs and such, the rest of the day. I decided to start hiding the treats from Al a few months back, as a means to save some money. I choose a different spot each week.
We taught Max "show me what you want" because he would come up to us with the cutest eager looks on his face, and we had no idea what he wanted. So now we say "Maxy, show me what you want!" that's exactly what he does. He runs to the door, his leash, the water dish, whatever.
On a few occasions Max was around when I pulled the treat for the day out of the hiding spot. Come to find out Max would go up to Al with his cutest little look. When Al says "show me what you want buddy" Max shows him my hiding spot, and gets rewarded with a treat! The first time I thought "clever little doggy." The second time I thought "Son of a B.. I have to start hiding them in my car!!!"
Reason #1,900,862 why I love that boy.
Awww, I love what you taught Max! (and Riley loves Busy Bones, although they don't keep him busy for long!)
ReplyDeleteWe play hide and seek with Riley. We'll say, "where's Daddy (or Mommy)" and he'll frantically search for us.
He is so smart to show Al where you hid the treats. Priceless!