Tricks – Roll It
Sure, Lilly knows all kinds of regular tricks like shake, high-five, and rollover. In addition to all the agility things she later learned, Lilly originally jumped through a hoola-hoop and snuck across the floor on her belly. But, I’m always looking for ways to up the ante. So, I got out my exercise ball last summer and came up with something new.
It’s called Roll It, where Lilly pushes the ball in front of her, while walking behind it. She can go straight for long distances. She can make turns. It’s pretty funny. We do this up and down the driveway. People stare.
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<p><b>Day 2</b><br />I stepped into her and rewarded her for stepping side to side with her back feet.</p>
<p><b>Day 3</b><br />I held the treat high and lured her up and forward. Without this step, she just fell onto the ball with her elbows and went nowhere. But, by focusing her attention up, I could get her to reach. The rolling and walking came naturally from there.</p>
<p>Some day, I’d like to get her up on the ball, rolling it from up top with all four feet like a true circus performer, but I worry she might get hurt, so we haven’t tried that yet. Skills are fun, but safety comes first.</p>
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