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[Joanne ~ Spud*]

In another discussion we were talking about using voice fluctuations to teach commands.  In some situations, that may not always be possible for some owners.  

I hate to add a cliche here but sometimes we have to think outside the box.  What works for some might not work for others. 

Saw this today and it made me smile.   I can see some doodles doing this too. Happy Training, no matter how you teach, 'COME'.

Have a Good Day  :)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

LOL, I don't know, Joanne. I think dogs' hearing is a lot more sensitive than cows'. I know that when my grandson was trying to learn to play the clarinet, it made JD whine very loudly in protest. :) 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

LOL!     I am the youngest of a family of really bad horn players-clarinets and trumpets.   My sister used to play taps to me at bedtime.  Horrible.  

I think dogs move faster too  

[Kaitee and Orwell]

Thus, we have Pink Floyd's Seamus sung by a Borzoi.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

OMD....clarinet is the worst :) I played it for years very badly. Prided myself on never practicing. LOL

[BG and Gavin]

Joanne, you were so kind and thorough with your advice to the OP.  Made me want to give you a long distance hug.  Truly what the caring people on DK are all about.

My co-worker just rescued a 2 year old boxer mix and boy is he a handful!  I worked with her the other night and she asked for advice on teaching come (where do I begin lol).  She said he only will come if she says peanut butter.  Guess what - peanut butter is your new come command.  Doesn't matter what word you use - as long as the dog understands what you want.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

What a great command!  My next dog will not have 'Come' as the command word.  I hate yelling it out in my yard or in public.  

How nice of you to help.  She has no idea how lucky she is to have you as her helper/trainer.   I could only wish.  

Thank you about the OP. I love her already.  

[F, Calla & Luca]

He may not be the best trombone player but he is the best trombone playing cattle gatherer I have ever seen : ) Thanks, I enjoyed that.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

You're Welcome, F.  It's what we needed around here today, I think   :)    MOO to you

[Sheila & Finnley]

This was so much fun ! OK he was probably just working on learning this song, so it wasn't his best work. I'm sure he has a whole repertoire of pieces that he does for them that are pitch perfect. They come anyway, because it would be rude not to.

What ever works is what you do !

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am willing to buy a trombone if the dogs would come when I played it :) This was fun, Joanne!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

OMD!  Fabulous!  The end where the cows mooed at the correct time was priceless! Cows don't care if he isn't very skilled? Skip played trumpet - maybe he should get a new one and teach the dogs and take it on the road! :-}   Or maybe I should get my trusty kazoo out????

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Nancy, I can see Skip playing a trumpet to  your doodles.  I'm even seeing you both playing in a little traveling van with your pack..

Even more, we should start the DK " Music Group: Playing music to your doodles"