Obedience training

[EWO]

On the average they are pretty smart. They need time and effort and can accomplish just about any task.

I do use certain words, tones and excitement when they are doing work. The when they are doing real work I use those words, tones and excitement like a gas pedal. That is somewhat verbal command training. Almost anyway.

EWO

[skip11]

My 5 month old pup now knows no, sit, stay, come, down, and go pee, only had him for a week. Sit is probably the most consistent one and the other commands is relatively consistent depending on the situation. Teaching down is definitely the hardest for him just because he doesn't really wanna follow the treat or toy to a laying down position. On walks he definitely doesn't listen; especially if he sees another dog, he's a goner haha. I make him sit and stay before I feed him so he learn some manners and doesn't go crazy everytime he sees a food bowl.

@EWO: I agree they're pretty smart but I feel like they're thinking/lazy smart as in if they don't feel like doing it they just kinda ignore you. Different to breeds like border collie, GSD, Mals which are, in my opinion, more tractable.

[S_B]

On the average they are pretty smart. They need time and effort and can accomplish just about any task.

I do use certain words, tones and excitement when they are doing work. The when they are doing real work I use those words, tones and excitement like a gas pedal. That is somewhat verbal command training. Almost anyway.

EWO

Yes they are very smart dogs who love a challenge!

I also do that, and they LOVE IT! I've found the more verbal you are with them the harder they'll work for you. And I've seen things pulled off that otherwise may not have been because of the verbal commands.

S_B