
Sparky called me a liar.
When we went out for our dusk walk, I brought some treats so we could practice. Sparky has been getting lax on coming when called, so I would reward him when he does return.
Sparky ran off to check the perimeter as he usually does. After he had his fun, I called him, and he came in. I gave him a treat, and we sat on the bench to chat. Sparky smelled the other treats in my pocket, but was cool about it.
I figured that Sparky would eventually wander off, so I could call him in and give him another treat. Sparky figured that I had more treats, so he didn’t want to risk it.
It was time to go in, so I stood up and Sparky jumped down, then he gave me that WTF face. Sparky called me a liar for not giving him the other treat.
I explained that isn’t want lying means, but he wouldn’t listen since I was a lying liar, and was probably never going to ever feed him.
Just before we got to the deck, Sparky saw a rabbit, and took off. By now it was dark, and Sparky wasn’t wearing his flashing leash. Sparky stopped when I told him to, then came back when called. I rewarded him with the rest of the treats.
Sparky and I are friends again.
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