Easy to get dogs to turn lights on

**poofy** · 02-23-2006, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by dog_pug123

I'm having trouble with it because Alli isn't tall enough...

I really laughed at that..lol..first teach her how to get the stool over by the switch and then to get on the stool , then get to the light switch trick..lol..lol..lol..

**conroc** · 02-25-2006, 10:05 AM

All you need is a switch with a ball on a chain that the dog pulls (from DogTricks.biz ). It is very easy to teach your dog, just pulling on a ball. Much cleaner than using beanut butter! and way easier than teaching your dog to close the door. I found opening the door was easy to teach (just pull on a rope tied to the knob) but closing did not come naturally.

**animallover9792** · 03-05-2006, 03:35 PM

my dogs dont really do tricks, more like favors for me when they feel generous. though once little Nora tried to chase her tail (which happens to be about 1cm long), and flipped over. she stood on her head for a little while, then realized she was upside down.

**jackie** · 03-10-2006, 04:55 PM

Tito has learned to open the front door, which is a pain in the butt! I might as well hang a sign out front ¨ROBB ME PLEASE¨, thank goodness for double locks.

**king2005** · 03-13-2006, 06:37 PM

I tought my old dog to open doors. He got so good he was able to unlock the door, turn the handle down & then push the door open with his nose. However he refused to learn how to close the door hehe

I only tought him that trick because it was annoying listening to his big deep WOOF, everytime a critter was in the yard. He would just let himself out & chase it, or bark once & watch it run away