Guess what? Owners are dumb, not the dogs. My oldest Grace Kelly is every bit as smart as the Collies we had as a child. She will do anything and loves to learn. Retrieves well except for that waling around the house twice thing but hey, it's my hang up not hers.
My other baby, Rex Harrison, a little lazy, not so quick on the draw, can do most the tricks and is 75% on command. Sometimes you get what you get.
But what a big baby! Cries if anyone leaves the house, the car or when he feels the ride should be over so we can go for that walk, he knows is coming.
Barks like crazy when anyone comes in and getter more controlled about taking the No Barking! thing.
Jumps up on me when I walk in.( I allow it) Jumps on my bed, jumps on the couch and rearranges everything until he is comfortable.(I don't care so long as nothing gets teeth on it)
Our favorite thing is to say in a high pitched voice “I want my mommy!” and he matches the tone. Sometimes all you have to do say it and he starts! But, hey, we taught him that and he only does it so long as we do it.
Weirdest thing about him: He nibbles at your hair as if to get mites or something. funny as hell.
Like I said, great dogs. One I trust off leash. The other? probably never.
Post on!
Yeah my human students were usually the problem.