Cinnamon and I have been practising our dance routines in preparation for an upcoming international video competition. But, to tell the truth, it is not fun at all!!
Yes, I like performing with Mum, but that is partly because I can get a lot of treats just like when learning or practising tricks. But, Mum doesn't give me any treat when videoing a routine. And, my brain stops working if treats stop coming.
This is one of my videos recently filmed.
As you can see, if treats stop coming, I start to wonder why I can't get treats, and I become unable to think about dancing. For example, leg weaves and paw lifts are very easy tricks. But, I cannot do them well in a routine without treats in Mum's hand or pockets.
Cinnamon has been having her own problem too. In her case, she can't stop barking if no food is coming!
If she doesn't bark, she gets worried about the environment and keeps looking around during a routine.
Does anyone know a good solution?
