:) Barney likes them too, but to eat, not for balancing purposes... He is a long suffering pup but always gets well paid for his patience, with cuddles, treats and toys, so it isn't too bad :) We've also had fun balancing books, rope toys, and even (very briefly!) tennis balls on his nose. (Barney would like to take a moment to send his sympathies to Ella, who has to put up with this sort of thing too!)We've been busy training the last few weeks, taught him to "spin" in an anticlockwise circle the other week (we need to get working on going in a clockwise direction now!), he learned "bow" yesterday, he'll also give the correct paw when asked "left" and "right" (it's taking time to get this one consistent though) and of course, he learned "beg" a few weeks ago too...
It's important to keep his mind busy, especially as he isn't getting as much free running currently, due to his noise phobias. Learning new things, combined with playing fetch for a bit in a "safe" playing field behind the house and having leash walks
seems to be keeping him sane (or as sane as collies ever are!), which means I can also keep what remains of my sanity!Reached Explore #289 (My 200th to reach Explore, thank you very much everyone!!)
Uploaded by meg price on 13 Aug 09, 10.13AM AKDT.
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