Emmy the Labrador Retriever loves getting treats from her favorite neighbors, Mark and LindaRose. The only problem was that she was scratching their front door to get their attention. Her family knew they had to do something about that. Emmy needed a way to be able to get her neighbors’ attention without jumping on their door. So Emmy’s dad went out and bought a Mighty Paw Smart Dog Bell and began training Emmy the “touch” command.
With a lot of patience and perseverance, Emmy began to learn what to do. Watch as this clever dog not only learns what to do but figures out how to do it on her own:
Thanks to Emmy’s hard work, she can now get her daily treats from her favorite neighbors! Watching Emmy’s full “body wag” at Mark and LindaRose’s door is such a delight. And we’re sure her visits brighten their day too. Emmy’s success shows that there’s a solution for most dog behaviors if you apply positive reinforcement and patience when training dogs!
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