I have tried to comment to both of yours, but for some reason I can't post comments. Not holding my tongue right or something!
So, first, I'm glad you have your Taffy. And I'm glad she's got you!
I might try a version of your suggestion for the bells. I don't want to do a lot of treat-based training, but an initial use that's not continued could be quite useful. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm now thinking maybe something he'd have to lick off the bells, which would make them ring, but wouldn't take much of his time. I don't want him to forget what he bells meant! It takes a few minutes for him to chew up a baby carrot still. But something that smells good on there might make him check it out. I think they make spray stuff to go in Kong toys that might be useful. Or peanut butter.
And I'll remember that bells at Christmas could cause issues. That could be interesting.
Thanks for the comments. I'm rather amazed that people are reading this at all!
Edited to add...A-HA! Now I know who you are! I'm glad you got to see pictures of Lucky, then!
Meg and Reilly
I'm Corgihillfarm on Ravelry if that's easier but it's okay not to reply as well. I know you are busy these days and the semester will start soon!
ReplyDeleteI think once he noses the bells, gets copious praise, outside time, etc. he will soon figure it out. Corgis are nose users so it was pretty easy.
Good luck, can't wait to see how it all works out!