My new dog is from a shelter, a mixed breed (terrier and we think German Sheppard or maybe some kind of hound). We have had him since June and we think he is about a year old (give or take a month or two). He is sort of medium (around 55 lbs or so). Really a sweet, people person dog. He (w/o us wanting him too) has mastered our original kitchen trash can (it was cheap and plastic and had a tab you hit on the top and the lid popped up). He openned it w/his nose...So I got a new one, before Thanksgiving. An expensive metal one, called a Bullet. It has a foot pedal. Well, he’s learned to hit that w/his paw (after watching us I guess...we have only had it about two weeks). When he knows he’s ‘caught’ he turns head to the side and looks like he’s saying ‘who me?’
Sounds like both of you (you and the dog) have had good luck in finding each other.
I looked. Glad you aren’t suspended. I was hoping for a picture of your dog.
Ah, how I love dogs! My wife taught our dog to ring the doorbell (actually bump a metal ball with his nose) whenever he wanted to come in. This prevents him from jumping up and clawing the wooden door. Took her about 2 hours to teach him.
Regardless, we never taught him this. He does other stuff that often makes me pause and wonder.