I had to answer even though it is a bit embarassing that our brilliant Goldens don't know more tricks! LOL!!
Honey, is not treat driven at all, so she is a challenge:
Sits on command
Goes "down" on command - but we rarely use this due to her submissive nature
Doesn't come when called - does things on her own terms! LOL!
Refuses to shake, speak, etc.
BUT, she is an excellent retriever, provided that Lilly is no where around
Lilly would do ANYTHING for a treat:
Sits on command
Goes "down" on command
Shakes hands
Does the "high five"
Will not retriever...just likes to chase Honey
Rachel, when we taught Lilly the high five, I think we cheated a bit. She learned to "shake" first. Just a little change in my hand movement lets her know to slap it, rather than put it in my hand. I hold my hand up, palm towards Lilly and she "slaps" it for the high five. For "shake", my hand is lower and palm up. I think the key is to get on her level. I am always bending over to do these two tricks. You'll end up on the floor probably if that's how you have to do it!! LOL!!good luck and kiss Hannah and Tucker for me.
Logan
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