Who stole the Cookies from the Cookie Jar?

What a temptation! There, the cookie jar sits; just waiting for someone to help themselves to a cookie while no one is looking.

Now in my house, our cookie jar has dog bones in it! And honestly, Daisy doesn't get on the counter to sneak out bones.

But how often does this happen? Your dog knows where you keep the treats and will go to that "Special" spot where she always gets her treat every day and barks at you to give her one? And sure enough you look at her and say " Do you want a Cookie?" Guilty! Right?!

How often are you throwing the ball or shaking a paw because that is what your dog wants?

I can think of a number of situations where dogs will do something that we don't mind doing for them but really they should be asking permission.

Here are situations we like in which we can have our dog earn what they want when they ask:
1. Some kind of signal to go outside to potty.
2. Coming to us for affection or play.
3. Another signal to say they are thirsty or it is time to eat.

Really this isn't a dog problem it is a people problem. You certainly should answer your dog's questions. We just need to keep in mind that our dog should not be demanding and we need to make sure they ask so that we can answer in a way that builds respect and a bond of trust.

This way everyone gets what they want.

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