Training the puppies

[badger]

Our puppies were born in May and are allegedly from the same litter, but they look nothing alike. They each have their distinct personalities and are fun to be around.

We have pretty much gotten the "sit," "lie down" and "stay" commands pretty well. We don't let them whenever they want, they're on a pretty strict schedule, and in order to get treats, they have to do something.

My question for the board is: What should I teach them next? How can I teach them the next trick/command?

[Viking Kitten]

Parenting advice I can give... my dog-rearing advice you do not want. My theory with my puppies is I can spoil them if I want to because I don't have to worry about them getting into doggie college or falling in with the wrong doggie crowd or developing a doggy drug habit.

My puppies' jobs are to snuggle, be adorable and gaze lovingly into my eyes. Potty outside, don't bite anyone and don't chew up my shoes. That's all I ask.

[Mjcpr]

My puppies' jobs are to snuggle, be adorable and gaze lovingly into my eyes. Potty outside, don't bite anyone and don't chew up my shoes. That's all I ask.

We're talking about sweater puppies, right?

[badger]

We're talking about sweater puppies, right?

Yes, sweater puppies. They can lie down and stand perfectly, but dang it, how do you get them to fetch?!?!?!

[Mjcpr]

Yes, sweater puppies. They can lie down and stand perfectly, but dang it, how do you get them to fetch?!?!?!

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[Viking Kitten]

That's actually how they catch.

[Mjcpr]

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