191/365: Important Words
Hey friends, Lu here. I know the Woman usually writes this stuff, but I have something really important to say. Yesterday, the Woman learned the importance of teaching us people words. I accidentally backed out of my harness when we were walking, then I heard the Woman say the word “Stay”. Because she’s practiced that word with me over and over again, I knew not to move a muscle. She put my harness back on me and gave me lots of kisses and we got to finish our walk. I’m SO lucky I knew what that word meant! What if I didn’t know and thought it was ok for me to run away?! I might have gotten lost or hurt! Make sure your people teach you the important words, like STAY, COME and LEAVE IT. And always remember to be a good student and tilt your head so they know you’re listening! xoxo ~ LuLu
If your people don’t know how to teach you words yet, here are some great videos on a few of the most important words you should know:
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What an excellent girl, Lulu. That is such an important word to know. And even if you practiced it at home, it’s really great that you remembered it out in the world with lots of distractions.
The most important words we use are “wait” and “leave it.”
Wait is another one we hear a LOT! But wait for us means something different than stay. Wait just means we can’t move until the people tell us to do something else. Stay means we don’t move until the people say a special word – “OK”. Even if they try to trick us and tell us to do something else, we’re not supposed to move until they say “OK”. It’s sometimes hard to remember the difference, that’s why it’s so important to practice, practice, practice! We like practicing though! Actually, we like anything when there are cookies involved! xoxo ~ LuLu
wow, I don’t listen like that
Benny & Lily
Good Mommy, good dogs!!!
Good girl! The smartest dogs are the ones who have owners that take the time to teach them!
“Leave it” has saved me from a lot of dangerous things like spiders and bad stuff humans leave on the ground.
So great that you listened, LuLu! We’re working with our pups on that – they need to take a cue from you!