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What is 2+2…?

October 15th, 2008

Have you ever seen an owner ask their dog a simple math question have the dog bark out the answer?

It’s not all that hard to learn. If your dog knows how to SPEAK and STOP on command, you should be able to teach them this trick!

The trick is to use a barely noticeable gesture, such as a head nod, to let them know when to start and stop barking.

When you first begin to teach your pet this trick, start with exaggerated gestures [a DEEP head bow] and combine that with your command for SPEAK and STOP.

Gradually you can minimize your gesture and stop using the verbal cammand all together.

Remember, reward them! And be patient!

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2 Responses to “What is 2+2…?”

1. Lindsay says:

   October 15, 2008 at 5:17 pm

   Ha. Maybe I’ll try this one with Ace. He knows speak, but he only barks once and we don’t have a command for stop. It might be fun to teach him this. We’ll see…
2. Saint Lover says:

   October 15, 2008 at 5:30 pm

   Great tip… I have always wondered how they did that trick.