Today I worked on a few little things with Maze. The first thing was having him push over some plastic containers in order to make some noise. Yesterday I had him push over some pieces of wood, but they made too much noise for him. While he didn’t flinch when they clanked, he moved away after he ate the treats, telling me that was too much. Here is yesterday’s video:
So I backed it down and made it easier for him. I want to build up his sound confidence slowly so he masters it and is eager to make the noise. Today was much better! You can see how he willingly pushed over the plastic to make some noise. Good boy, much more confidence!
I was very pleased with the plastic!
Then I asked Maze to get onto the cart again. Well, I want him to ask ME to get on the cart! And although he liked the treats in the prior exercise today (Red Barn Log), he wanted something different for the cart. Yes, he is very picky with food, and not super food motivated. So I gave him Real Meat instead, which was more acceptable for the cart. Silly guy.
I’m having him eat a pile of treats while I gently move the cart, which he is fine with. He doesn’t jump off, he doesn’t look nervous at all at the movement. So that’s great, yay Maze!
I also am training Jet to put things in a container. I’ve never trained this before, but many dogs learn it and do great. So I’m using a glove and a plastic basket I got from the dollar store. He’s doing pretty good! I am trying to put the basket at a distance from myself so he understands to take the glove to the basket. He has an awesome retrieve, so he’ll naturally bring me the glove (which he should, for obedience). So for this trick, he needs to take it to the basket instead. Jet is such a joy to train, so enthusiastic! He’s a Danish-Swedish Farmdog. 
Such fun to train! Indoors today, ’cause it’s raining outside. I’m so ready for the weather to warm up so we can be outside on a regular basis.
