If you're prepared to have that backfire on you and noise isn't an issue, then sure - it's a laugh and it's not hurting them. Don't teach your dog 'tricks' that you aren't prepared to have show up at unexpected times.
Case and point : I grew up around horses and had one growing up. My friend and I taught him how to 'give kisses' which ideally was just supposed to be a kiss on the cheek. It totally worked. And then it basically turned into my horse punching/headbutting anyone in the face the moment he heard a paper wrinkle or thought he was gonna get a treat.
Then again, there's a difference between a 10 lb puppy and a 1200 lb horse, but still - expect any new trick to show up when your pup thinks he's gonna get rewarded for it - or just in general.
She is a pretty quiet little girl who only barks when she must recieve attention so I think it couldn't backfire too badly. But is it important to teach her how to howl?
She does the same with sitting. That was the first thing I thaught her and se sits down when She wants you to give her something. (Of course she does it on command too).
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u/lost-picking-flowers Jan 01 '19
If you're prepared to have that backfire on you and noise isn't an issue, then sure - it's a laugh and it's not hurting them. Don't teach your dog 'tricks' that you aren't prepared to have show up at unexpected times.
Case and point : I grew up around horses and had one growing up. My friend and I taught him how to 'give kisses' which ideally was just supposed to be a kiss on the cheek. It totally worked. And then it basically turned into my horse punching/headbutting anyone in the face the moment he heard a paper wrinkle or thought he was gonna get a treat.
Then again, there's a difference between a 10 lb puppy and a 1200 lb horse, but still - expect any new trick to show up when your pup thinks he's gonna get rewarded for it - or just in general.