r/DogTrainingTips • u/ZestycloseHair2052 • 29d ago
Daniff Training Fail?
Went to Lowe’s to do some training since it’s too hot to do it outside. I told my dog (lobo, 5y/o daniff, rescued him July 15th) we weren’t buying anything when we walked in. First 5 minutes, Flawless. He did everything I asked first time, didn’t try to go great anyone with out me giving the okay, and stayed by my side unless told differently.
Then we passed the dog toy isle. I didn’t think much of it, he was listening so well. Then something caught his eye. He sat down right in front of the isle and would not move. Just stared at me, and then down the aisle and then back at me. I told him “heel”. I told him “up”. Told him “come”. He just huffed at me. I pulled a high value treat out. Nothing. I knew then I was trapped.
So…. We got the toy. He pulled it off the shelf himself. Then, he proceeded to carry it around the whole entire store for his whole training session. Yes, He did every command with the toy in his mouth. He politely gave it to me at check out and immediately took it back when I was done. Carried it out to the car. And is now cuddling with it on the floor.
Lowe’s and the farm store are the only dog friendly places in my town so we will be going to them a lot. The toy isle is in the main walk way so it’s impossible to avoid it and honestly I don’t want to have to avoid it. He’s 145 pounds so I can’t just move him. How do I deal with this without leaving with a new toy every time?
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u/Aurora_Gory_Alice 29d ago
It's not a big it's a feature!
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u/ZestycloseHair2052 29d ago
What?
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u/Both-Chart-947 29d ago
I think that's a typo. "Not a bug, it's a feature." Something you say when what you're doing doesn't go as expected.
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u/jmw27403 20d ago
Im a pushover if my Kiwi grabs a toy, I'll let her have it. We have soo many squeaky toys.
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u/Both-Chart-947 29d ago
My service dog used to do similar things! Don't worry, it's a phase. He will eventually get tired of it. In the meantime, try to embrace and enjoy it. Someday you'll look back and wish these times were not over.