This is “the whip”.
It’s a 4-foot training or buggy whip with a fire-hose tug toy tied to the end. Apparently I need to focus more on Mom or Dad–that’s what teacher said anyhow. I don’t think she knows what she’s talking about–I focus on a ball, and stuff in the dirt, and on squirrels, and on bird noises, and on people walking by and…..
What did you say, Mom? I need to focus on you? Oh, boy. Well, let me see what this is all about. You “crack” the whip and I get to play. Sounds pretty good to me!!
Wow, this is fun! You get to do all the work swinging this toy around, and
I get to chase it!
Got it!
OK, I’m looking at you.
Look at me! I’m focusing!! Good game, huh?
Now let’s focus on the Saturday Blog Hop.
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The (mis)Adventures of Sage 
Sage is a handsome and happy looking boy. (And Jack completely understands “focusing” on everything around him except me!)
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Well, Gee what’s a dog to do!
Your pal Opie
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You’re adorable when focused. Heck, you’re adorable when you aren’t’ focused! 🙂
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Vof Sage! That look fun fun!!! I want a new toy…I think I need to make it by myself. Have a great weekend! Nero
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Never seen such a thing. How does it work?
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We tied a fire-hose material or other tug-type toy to the end of a buggy whip (about 4-foot) with some extra cording. Swing the whip around (ground level) and let the dog try and catch it. Let her play with it for a bit; do a little tug-a-war then take it away from her. Put her in a down position and make her “stay” for a bit. Eye contact is good. Release her and do it again.
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Focus on the humans. Pshaw. Only when they have food.
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Great idea for teaching “Watch Me’. I’m going to remember that.
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We’re impressed! Great game and you play it so well!
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You’ve outwitted them, Sage. Focus on them for a moment and they’ll let you play with the toy!
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Sage – I’m dropping by for a first peek at your blog this morning with the blog hop. Thanks for sharing your story!
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Great job of focusing, Sage! Thanks for stopping by on today’s hop – we’re glad to have found your blog!
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I focus on the humans, when they have pizza bones or something else good enough to capture my attention!
Bunny
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Squirrels and things are so much more interesting than demanding humans.
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We has one of those whips but none of us will chase it. We just look at mom like she be crazy flinging that whip around.
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We agree with the Herd – focus equates with food!!! Looks like a fun toy, but we bet you prefer a ball:)
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
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Thanks for stopping by and watching our story about Moses. Please spread the word and ask people to come over and watch it. It’s important that people see that mean people still exist and dogs are being neglected.
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What a beautiful dog! I’m sure you’ll get this focus thing if you keep at it. You look like a smart one!
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Hey Sage,
How cool – the humans have to work at this and you just have fun! Great game 🙂
Snoopy 🙂
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That looks like fun!
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I can tell you had a whole lotta fun Sage!
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Good work Sage!! You are a smart cookie!!
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That looks like such a fun name!
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Er, game. 🙂
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Ooooohhh…I love how “whipped” Sage looks after she was done. 😉
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What a great toy and look at all the fun you will have focusing!!
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