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He's figured out that when he goes into his litterbox and makes the "I'm going to the bathroom" noise (moving around the litter pellets, shuffling around and coming back out), that he gets a treat just the same as when he actually outputs. Mother has caught on to the trick even when he presumptuously comes out of the litterbox and sits like a pro, waiting for the bit for his imaginary feat. I've only known of one other dog who has caught onto the possibility of faking a pee for a cookie. Swanky=specialness.

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Ninja's people gave me a call to tell me about a noteworthy event- they got a very nice compliment from a spectator who looked on as Ninja did a sit-stay, while he was excitedly anticipating a few kids coming up the sidewalk. When he was told to sit and stay he did it without fussing, and waited until he was released by Mom to then say his hellos to the kids. The watcher was sitting in his car silently noticing this whole scene, and had to acknowledge it. So he paid a drive-by praise to Ninja, which sent his owner into a solid moment of sheer pride.

Continue reading... "Ninja update via phone #7"