Quote Originally Posted by EWO View Post
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.

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