Lucy the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel does tricks faster and better

[RobDog65]

Superb job of training Lucy. I've heard that Cavs are very easy to train--did you find this to be the case with her? I'm considering picking up a puppy for my g/f's birthday in May.

[mypuppypie]

@RobDog65 Thanks for the compliment. Lucy is the first dog I've trained so can't compare breeds. Key is repetition & a calm, submissive behavior in the puppy so it can focus.

[cahbarnes]

my cavalier tries the Hold and take it but he has trouble getting it from his nose to his mouth he can some times get it. he is a black and tan with a little bit of white.

[mypuppypie]

@cahbarnes - I make sure the treat is small enough for Lucy to grab it easily (I actually use a kibble with a flat bottom) and then I place it right on the black of her nose and press lightly to make sure she feels it. Give him 3-4 tries each day until he gets it. If he misses after a few attempts, then just move on to another trick so he can keep being rewarded and feel success. Eventually he will be able to judge how far to move his nose away and grab the treat.

[berrlice]

Cavaliers are just great dogs!

[arpb100]

SO GOOD DOG! AND SO CUTE i want 1

[05LJKing]

awww she looks soo fluffy and soft... Just wanna hug her!!!

[mypuppypie]

@05LJKing ...Lucy lives for hugs (and treats)

[VixyYin]

Awesome!

[debbydiver]

She is so beautiful and talented!

[mypuppypie]

@debbydiver thank you!

[dulaneycavaliers]

Lucy is so beautiful! Love the tricks!

[sammyxox19]

awwwwww so smart i have one that looks just like her little soda and he can do some of those too but Lucy is very smart! what a good little baby! :)

[carjackaddicted]

Hahaha I just had to laugh at the play dead. "Play dead" - BAM. On the floor. What a supercute dog!

[mypuppypie]

@powergirl7ful -- most dogs are very food-motivated so go ahead and have a pocketful of tiny treats (or treat pieces) handy and reward every time your dog performs the trick you are asking for. If you watch my videos you will see that I am popping a tiny treat in Lucy's mouth after every trick. This keeps her motivated, and increases her enjoyment for doing tricks.

[Theaterkekse]

WOW

[mypuppypie]

Thanks for the compliment - best of luck with your training!

[littleangel198]

Wooooooooow! She Is A Very Clever Girl! When I Get My Cavalier King Charles, I'm Gonna Train Her Like This! :D Amazing

[DDIVERTI]

WOW.....SHE IS SO AMAZING !!!!!!!

[kgirl3578]

Lucy is a beautiful and very smart girl, well done!

[cavies4ever]

Wow Lucy! You're a good girl!

[devinadewi]

very nice and well-trained :)

[lucymaggy]

She is lovely, you have done very well!