Hi jacking my own thread here.
Last night and this morning Cooper snatched a napkin and then a paper towel. Two of his favorite things in the world to chew on. hubby tried to get them the pup runs and clenches his jaws tight. Tom is trying to pry them open, dog has a death grip.
Well last night and today I called him into the kitchen he came to me and then OPENED HIS MOUTH AND DROPPED THEM at the "leave it" command.
Granted, I was standing by the cabinet where I keep his treats and he knew he's be rewarded but I didn't offer the treat in exchange. I took out the treat AFTER he dropped the paper.
How am I doing??
Oh, and the other night he had chewed off a hunk of a basket and I went over to him and opened his mouth and he sat there patiently with his mouth open while I fished out the wicker.
Be patient with me--I just have to brag a little. We made sooo many mistakes with Joey, but these boards have helped me so much that I'm excited about doing better with Cooper.