Sheltie Doing Backwards Tricks

My sheltie Taz has an amazing ability to do things backwards. This is just a sampling of some of his skill. We start with a little warm-up and backwards crawling, and then move into harder and harder tricks. In many of these clips, Taz is 13 years "young" (the stairs and Aframe are older clips, I don't ask him to do those anymore!)

Sadly Taz passed away suddenly just a month after making this video. He seemed so vital and healthy still, it was quite a shock and he is very sorely missed, dogs like him are truly rare treasures. You can visit his tribute page at http://www.cfwebstore.com/taz.cfm or click the links on the right to view more videos of him in action!

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• sheltie
• dog
• tricks
• agility
• freestyle
• backwards
• fun
• training

[Mishelin93]

the last rick was awsome. how did you teach him ?

[maryjo313]

The same way I teach a teeter going forward, I start with it really low and work up to full height. Of course, he already had learned how to back up in a straight line first! The hardest part is once it tips and he is going downhill....dogs are much better backing up a hill than down it.

[cocatwoman7]

what a smart and gorgeous Sheltie Taz was. I am heartbroken to hear of his sudden passing. Our furry kids are Members of our family and he certainly was very lucky to have you as his guardian and best friend.

I have always wanted a Sheltie and I noticed Boomer is on the small side-what does he weigh? You have been blessed :)

[maryjo313]

Boomer is indeed on the small side, he is right around the 13" height mark. He weighs around 18 pounds.

[maghad22]

how u did this video with sound and can still hear ur voice??? plz answer i have shelties on my own n and i tried to do videos of them with sound but i dont know how!!!

plz answer love

Flory

p.s u have a wonderful and gorgeous sheltie!!!!!!!!!!!

[maryjo313]

My video editing software (ULead Video Studio) allows you to easily add an additional sound track and adjust the levels of each, although I think I could have made the music a little softer!

[webkinzmoma]

i can't get over this!!

he is great!!!

[emaltia]

Shelties truly are the most amazing dogs...

[LikeToGame80]

and I'm sorry about your sheltie passing. It is really sad when they go.

[LikeToGame80]

How did you teach your sheltie to go between your legs? That was so cool. and also how did you teach him to spin around.

[PirateQueenAntoinett]

I wish I could teach my Sheltie to do that stuff. ): I only JUST managed to get her to Sit and Lay Down.

[PwnzersOfKalecgos]

I had a Sheltie for 17 years, loved him so much, still miss him and it's been years since he died, he was my baby boy.....

[xWebkinzFall2011]

Awww she is so cute i have the same dog and her name is Sassy!!!!

[FoxGirlVixi]

so fluffly :)

[ladyjensen1971]

Loved watching this!

[9988776698]

great job there smart i have two

[MissUSMC15]

wow he is amazing! my sheltie is talented..but not that talented! beautiful dog..amazing tricks..good job(:

[Stefisgarden]

Taz was an incredibly smart dog. I'm so sorry to hear about his passing. The loss of a pet, especially one as great as Taz, is always hard to get over.