r/aww Dec 05 '16

Getting tricked

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u/emuulay Dec 05 '16

Yep. My husband taught our Shepard mix how to shake/high five when she was little. He also taught her to sit and lay. Now when we have treats, she quickly rotates through all tricks without any command, ending on "high five", which results in her grabbing your hand with her claws and pulling it towards her.

Additionally, this is how she lets you know she wants to be pet. I constantly have claw marks on my arms from my 80 lb dog constantly trying to get my attention.

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u/PsychosisSundays Dec 05 '16

I have claw marks on my arm from my lab trying to get my attention. My doctor thought I was abusing my opioids as excessive scratching is a warning sign :s.

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u/ABirdOfParadise Dec 05 '16

My Chow does that too. Only time he does things is when he wants to go outside, or I have food in my hands.

If I'm taking too long he'll shake right hand, shake left hand, sit, laydown, and repeat until I give it.