Kaige to be in an audition for a commercial. Ideas needed!

**i_love_nicki** · 01-16-2006, 04:02 PM

Good luck to Kaige, he is so cute and I think he is sure to win!

**i_love_nicki** · 01-16-2006, 04:05 PM

TRICK LIST

Wave: Lift paw up and say WAVE

Beg: Tell Kaige to sit and then lift up the treat over his head, when he gets in the Beg postition say 'BEG or SIT UP' If this does not work, when the dog is sitting, lift the paws up on your arms and say 'BEG or SIT UP'

Play Dead: Have dog lie down and put treat over head so the dog is on his side, and say 'DEAD or PLAY DEAD or BOOM or SHOT'

**Pembroke_Corgi** · 01-16-2006, 04:31 PM

Another trick that I like is "crawl." Marta knows this, it's pretty easy once they know "down."
Wave would definately be cute, they could even include it at the end of the commercial or something. I think that might be your best choice, who can resist a cute dog waving goodbye? I'm sure he could learn it within two weeks if he already knows shake, he seems like a smart little guy.

**Kfamr** · 01-16-2006, 04:35 PM

I taught Ki to wave derived from her "high five", I'd just hold my hand farther away than I would for a five and moved it like I was waving at her.

**lv4dogs** · 01-16-2006, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Kfamr

I taught Ki to wave derived from her "high five", I'd just hold my hand farther away than I would for a five and moved it like I was waving at her.

That sounds good, maybe I can get Kaige to give high five, then move it to a wave.

Maybe I'll try to teach him a few new tricks and see what ones he does best. Maybe they can let me addition him with multiple tricks instead of just one? I hope so.

**Kfamr** · 01-16-2006, 04:40 PM

Does he know bow? That's another one that always woos people and it's pretty easy to teach.

**lv4dogs** · 01-16-2006, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Kfamr

Does he know bow? That's another one that always woos people and it's pretty easy to teach.

Yup, he does know that one. I forgot about it. I haven't made him do it in a couple weeks but he should remember, or remember with only a little training. lol

**binka_nugget** · 01-16-2006, 04:41 PM

How about having him hold a leash in his mouth (while it's attached to his collar)? Or better yet, maybe hold the leash while waving? It'll look like he's asking for a walk.