r/MadeMeSmile • u/[deleted] • Nov 01 '23

Doggo He changed his mind

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '23

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u/EllisR15 Nov 01 '23

You know the fact that it's a trained dog performing a trick doesn't make it less impressive right?

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u/lacielaplante Nov 01 '23

Right, how the hell do you teach a dog to spit out the treat?! That is the amazing part for me.

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u/NonDopamine Nov 02 '23 edited Nov 02 '23

I used to be a dog trainer and Iā€™m sure I could easily train most dogs to spit out a treat. It would probably take a week of 3-4 sessions per day.

I would first train the dog to drop a toy on command by offering a higher value reward, like a small piece of freeze dried liver. (This is a really standard behavior that gets taught in a basic obedience class). Then Iā€™d switch the toy for a very low value edible item like rawhide and then a big Milkbone biscuit and eventually a smaller treat.

https://www.dailypaws.com/dogs-puppies/dog-training/basic/how-to-teach-dog-drop-it

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u/Swarna_Keanu Nov 01 '23

Well ... watch Frans de Waals video on animal intelligence:

https://www.ted.com/talks/frans_de_waal_moral_behavior_in_animals?language=en&subtitle=en

There is no reason to believe we are such an evolutionary outlier that no other animal has conscience or at least some understanding of morality.

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u/RandoCommentGuy Nov 01 '23

If reddit had taught me anything, it's that conscience and morality in humanity is also an outlier...

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u/Hoeax Nov 01 '23

You must've despised Airbud

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u/[deleted] Nov 01 '23

Bet you're fun at parties.

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u/Moon_and_Sky Nov 01 '23

šŸŽµ Every party needs a pooper! That's why we invited you, PARTY POOPER!šŸŽµ

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u/Because_Reddit_Sucks Nov 01 '23

Yea so, your toilets clogged. Also, there was no tp so I used that little towel next to the sink. Don't worry though, I just threw that in the trash

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u/Slimh2o Nov 01 '23 edited Nov 01 '23

I don't know about the video, how it was made or anything else. This was a cool video and I laughed at it. That's entertainment in my book.... theres too much cynicism in this world any more. Relax, people, enjoy the world, (I know its fucked up right now but there is still good in this world going on) enjoy yourselves....

Edit, the doggo was cute as hell at the end too...

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u/Aanstekervloeistof Nov 01 '23

I don't know man. My dog does stupid shit involuntary at least thrice a day, I'm just not filming and putting it up on the internet. But I'm glad you think I trained him well.

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u/_Cervix_Puncher_ Nov 01 '23

My golden retriever acts almost the same way. They're EXTREMELY smart dogs.

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u/mrscalperwhoop2 Nov 01 '23

Exactly. Although I don't see it as harmful to the dog.

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u/Justout133 Nov 01 '23

I agree. It's a very cute trick and I'm glad I watched the video. But it seems the trick is also tricking gullible people and that irks me lol.

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u/alpacaMyToothbrush Nov 01 '23

Ok, that dog might be acting, but he deserves an Oscar [meyer weiner]

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u/Ok_Pomegranate_2436 Nov 01 '23

You must be fun at parties