Just to lighten things up a little ..... I came across this

  which I found amazing, interesting and how the heck do you train a dog to do this? Are certain genetics needed? I just thought it was very fun and interesting.



Watch and enjoy:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz1mK5mLx ...
I kept saying to myself "Say 3! Say 3!". Damn I suck at training dogs
* sigh *



I know a clicker trainer that's done something similar with her dog. My sheltie (marker training, she's deaf so can't hear the click we use a flash light) is getting close.



I think because marker training is very precise and tells the dog EXACTLY what behavior it is we liked it's easier to train a dog to do ... well that. At this point I can twitch my hand and have my dog go exactly where I want her to. It 'pretty ******* awesome and my ego loves it ha!
Haha, that's adorable!

Well, the only genetics needed are probably the genetics for a dog to be obedient, intelligent, and willing to learn!
Looks like Skid Boot! pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com



Here is another great video of him



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYczb_I7Q ...



He was a really cool dog and really amazing.
That man is the REAL animal whisperer.



Skidboot was an amazing dog, he died in 2007. His owner still performs with some of skidboots puppies.
That is really amazing. I want that dog now. Thanks for showing it.
Dude, that guy was on Pet Star!!