Advice for Dui

We heard that the newest addition to blogville  - little Dui - is in need of some training tips. Now as a supremely intelligent dog .....I am only too happy to share my wealth of knowledge - just don't let the peeps read this as these are TOP SECRET training tips!

1. Use all that puppy cuteness to the FULL advantage, ear rubs and tummy tickles will follow
2. Practice the "big sad eyes" look - the peeps can't resist it
3. Learn the fine art of blaming "some doggie"
4. Begin training your human immediately - don't go easy on them - they can be stubborn but persistent cute tail wags, lolly-gogging tongues, puppy yaps and funny antics will melt the hardest of hearts and treats in abundance will follow
5. Give your Peep lots to do - pooping and peeing occasionally indoors will keep them busy as will digging up their favorite plants in the garden, emptying the indoor trash cans and spreading the laundry around.
6. Make them teach YOU new tricks - It is really a way of teaching them to give you treats! 
7. Give them lots of exercise - while on walkies - don't come when called - it will make them chase after you.
8. Learn the fine art of "Hide and Seek" hide some of their favorite items so they have to go searching everywhere for them. It also gives them lots of exercise.
9. Teach the peeps not to be greedy - they need to learn to share - especially cookies and other yummies we are not supposed to have.
10. When being accused of doing something VERY naughty - LIMP - feign a paw injury - trust me - this one works like a charm - irritable peeps will all of a sudden become a cooing "poor baby - did you hurt yourself" peep. All naughtiness will be forgotten. As soon as they mention a car ride to the vet - start walking around happily on all 4 feet again :)

So there you have it Dui - our little Aussie cousin - MY top 10 tips for training your human :) :) :)