When offered a treat for good behavior (sit for example), my sheltie pup will sit back and put both front paws into my hand and then sniff to find the treat. Is this a sheltie thing? I'm trying to decide if he's just got a weird quirk, or if he's having trouble seeing or smelling food.
2007-01-10 10:16:15 · 4 answers · asked by fayebelater 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Watch him he may be trying to 'dig' the treat out of your hand, so your garden may get a doggie makeover. Or it could just be a weird quirk. When i tell my springer spaniel to sit she sits with her back to you and looks at you over her shoulder and no amount of training has changed that.
2007-01-10 10:42:35 · answer #1 · answered by Big red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a blue heeler who did this too. It's a quirk thing, and their way of making sure you don't take off with the treat.
2007-01-10 10:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by halie_blue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just being cute. Different dogs develop different quirks on their own. I don't think there is anything wrong with his ability to see or smell.
2007-01-10 10:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My JRT mix and my Lab mix are both very "pawsy" type dogs. So my answer is yes.
2007-01-10 11:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋