Dog Trick of the Day

12/30/13

Hey guys!  Katie here :) How was your Christmas holiday?  I figured that I needed to do at least one more post before the new year!  I've been so lazy with my posting, so one of my new years resolutions is going to be post at least twice a week on Mydivapets!  I'll try my hardest to keep that promise.  Are you and your pooch ready for a new trick?  Your friends will definitely be awed by this cute trick!

Show Me Your Best Side:

Supplies-

~ Clicker

~ Treats

~ Dog

~ You

Directions-

1. Start with your dog facing you in a Sit, and click and treat him/her for staying.

2. After about thirty seconds or so, stop clicking and watch him/her closely; if he/she turns his/her head at all, click and treat.

3. Pick on side or the other to start with and click any head turns in the direction you chose.

4. When your dog starts to understand that turning his/her head is causing the click, it's time to delay the click by a few seconds to encourage him/her to hold the position.

5. Gradually increase the seconds by a few at a time until your dog will turn his/her head to the side and hold it for fifteen seconds.

6. Label the behavior Pose just before he/she offers the turn of his/her head. Repeat until command Pose causes the behavior.

7.  Congrats, you taught your dog Pose!

Did you love this trick?  Please tell us in the comments below!

Remember to only train in 5 minute sessions.  This way training stays fun, and your dog looks forward to it.  Train 3 times a day, every day for the best results.  

Don't get frustrated if your dog does not learn this trick right away, because some dogs take longer than others.  If you are diligent on training, your dog will know the trick in no time.

What did your dog get for Christmas?  We would love to know!  Comment below and tell us what your perfect pooch got for Christmas.

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Do you have a pet that we do not post tricks for?  If so, just comment below and your pet will be talented in no time with Mydivapets' tricks!

Lizard Trick of the Day

Hey guys! This is Allison. I realized that we haven't done a lizard trick in a while, so right now seems like a perfect time for one. It has been months since we did a lizard post! It hasn't been since August since we did one! So, I welcome you a new lizard trick... roll over!

Supplies

Treats

Lizard

You, the trainer!

A LOT of patience!

1. Start by getting your lizard's attention with the treat. 

2. Next, put the treat close to your lizard's mouth, but don't let your lizard get it!

3. Now, start moving the treat in circles. 

4. Now, practice A LOT!!!

5. Before you know it, your lizard should start following your actions.

6. As you go, start using smaller pieces of a treat.

7. Keep practicing! 

8. If your lizard is rolling over, try to use no treat, only rewarding your lizard if it gets it right. If your lizard doesn't like that, go back to practicing with a treat.

9. Is your lizard rolling over when you just make a circular motion with your hand? Well, congratulations! Your lizard has learned the trick, 'roll over.' Great job!

Please remember, this trick is quite hard, so it requires a lot of patience. Also, please try to train three times a day, for about five minutes each time.

Hello friends! If you love Mydivapets, you better check out these other websites made by Katie. Go to 'thesurprisinglycraftyme.blogsot.com' and 'mostlyfantasywriter.blogspot.com'! Plus, check out Katie's Facebook pages! there is Mydivapets Facebook page and the Mostlyfantasywriter Facebook page. Check them out!

 Want some delicious snacks? Well, you unfortunately don't get these but your best friends (Your pets!) do! Go to our terrific Treats section where you can learn many awesome pet treat recipes! Yum!

 Hey... you have to know about the contests... Our lizard contest, that one! Your lizard could be famous on Mydivapets if you just send us some photos of your lizard and who knows? Your lizard could be the official Mydivapets lizard! Plus, Mostlyfantasywriter has a cover designing contest for 'The First Wizard'. The prize? A FREE copy of the story! Awesome!

 If there is a trick for a pet that we already don't do, then post a comment! We will try to make a post with that pet trick as soon as possible!

 Questions? Questions anyone? We take questions about Mydivapets, so comment if you have a question.

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 I hope you enjoyed this post. Happy training!

Cat Trick of the Day

Hello everyone! It is Allison. Guess who hasn't been posting to much? (Here comes the guilt.) I'm SO sorry! Well, here comes a cat trick. Did you see Katie's last trick on cat clicker training? It is pretty awesome! It is pretty helpful too... hint hint! Today's trick might use it... hee hee! Now time for what you have been waiting for! Dun dun dun!!! The trick for today is... come!

Supplies
Clicker
Cat treats
A cat
Trainer (you!)
Another person


1.  Start by showing your cat the treat. Make sure the cat really wants it!

2. Start going backwards. If the cat follows, it is doing it right! If not, keep trying to get him/her to follow the treat.

3. If your cat is following you, you are starting! Click and treat.

4. Keep repeating. Someone else should probably be there to hold the cat while you get back into position to keep trying.

5. As you practice, say come. That way your cat learns the word. If your cat gets it right, click and treat as soon as possible!

6. As you practice more and more, start using smaller treats.

7. When you think your cat is mastering it with small treats, try doing it with no treats. If your cat gets detracted by this, go back to using treats. Maybe even make the treat size smaller. If your cat is getting it without treats, keep practicing! Remember to click and treat only when the cat does something right. Also include lots of positive reinforcement like pats and stuff when they do something right.'

8. If your cat is coming when you call "come!" well, you have done it! Your cat now knows how to come!

 Remember, this process takes a while. You should only train about three times a day, for five minutes each. Also, only when your cat does something right you click and treat. Also include like I said earlier, lots of positive reinforcement like pats. 

Did you know? That lizard contest for finding the Mydivapets lizard is still on! So, remember to send in some photos for the contest.

"Are there other websites by you guys?" you may ask. Well, Katie has other websites. There is mydivapets.yolasite.com, thesurprisinglycraftyme.blogspot.com,and  mostlyfantasywriter.blogspot.com. They are all by Katie, and they are awesome too, so check them out!
Plus, mostlyfantasywriter.bolgspot.com has another contest going on! You get to design your own book cover for "The First Wizard" by Katie, and the prize is a free addition of the book!

Do you have any questions about Mydivapets? If so, post a comment! We will try to get back to you as soon as possible! 

Is there an animal that you want to train, but this website doesn't have it yet? Post a comment about which animal you want to have training tricks for, and we'll try to post some tricks for that animal!

Thanks for reading this post! Happy training!

Fish Trick of the Day

11/28/13

Hey friends!  Katie here :)  Happy Thanksgiving!  In honor of this wonderful day I'm going to come out of my hiding (sorry, I've been being so lazy...) and post a fish trick of the day.  Try to practice three times a day for 5 minutes each time.  It is essential to do that to get consistency, but do not tire your fish out and make them bored.

Hoop Swimming:

Supplies~

Hoop
Yummy fish treats
Yourself
Fish
Tank

Directions~

1. Wash your hoop and hands.  You're going to want to do this every time.  This is for the healthiness of your fish.

2. Stick the hoop in the water.

3. Be patient and wait for your fish to swim through.

4. After about 10 minutes of waiting use the trick were you get the fish to follow your hand and lead him/her through the hoop.

5. Get your fish to nip your finger (fish kisses) and then give them a treat.

6. Repeat the trick until your fish sees the ring and immediately swims over.

Thank you for reading!  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We at Mydivapets want to know what you're thankful for!  Post in the comments below.

If you have a lizard please send us some pictures.  He/she will be famous before you know it!

Here yee, here yee, people of the lands.  Spread the word; Mydivapets is the best training site of them all.  Our goal is to bring pets and owners together and make bonds of love grow.

Make sure to check out the treats page.  Diva approves them!

Take a look at thesurprisinglycraftyme.blogspot.com.  Where everyone goes for great crafts!

Read, read, read!  Take a look at my story 'The First Wizard' over at mostlyfantasybookwriter.blogspot.com.  If you can make a cover for the story you get a free copy of it!

Do you have a pet we don't make a trick for?  If so, don't hesitate to tell us!  We want to improve your bond with your pets.  Training is a good way to spend quality time with your pet.

We have other websites!  Make sure to dosy over to mydivapets.yolasite.com, the facebook page, the book writer facebook page, and my school art.  They're great places to go for some inspiration!

Do you have questions about mydivapets?  Please post any questions below.

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Do you live in the Colorado area?  Do you live around Denver?  Up in the mountains in the small town of Bailey my 4- H group is going to be selling dog treats, fleece dog leashes, collars, candles, and much more!  I will be there to go over Mydivapets with anyone who wants to know more.  The 4- H group is also another great way to get your kids out.  The group is bailey K9 Buddies and they train their dogs.  Shows are all over the place!  Just contact me and I'll tell you where to go.

Dog Trick of the Day

Hi guys! It is Allison! Sorry I haven't been posting a lot ! I'm really busy! But here is part two of the last trick I posted. Think. What is the theme? I will tell you at the end if you don't figure it out! Now, get ready for part two... hide!

Supplies
Clicker
Treats
Your dog
You!
Dog Toy!
Hiding places
Make sure your dog knows the command stay.

1.  Start by throwing the toy. Your dog should go get the toy, but when it gets to the toy, command it to stay.

2. If your dog does stay, click and give him/her a treat.

3. Keep repeating this process, so your dog learns it.

4. Now have someone go and hide the toy, and make sure your dog stays there. Now have them tell you to look for your dog.

My last dog trick was seek, this one is hide... hide and seek! Now you can play hide and seek with your dog.  Have fun!

Remember, three five minute sessions per day work well for training because your dog wont get bored, but it will have enough learning time!

Also, we still need some more contestants for the contest to find our mydivapets lizard. Remember to enter if you can send us photos frequently and have a picture perfect lizard. Good luck!

Check out Katie's other blogs! They all are: mydivapets.yolasite.com, mostlyfantasywriter.blogspot.com, thesurprisinglycraftyme.blogspot.com, and katiesfantabulousart.blogspot.com. Plus, she has Facebook pages! The Mydivapets Facebook page, and The Life of a Writer Facebook page. Check them out!

Did you know we have another contest going on? It is on mostlyfantasywriter.blogspot.com! Go there and read some clips from The First Wizard, and then design a cover for it! Good luck! Also, I'm writing a story too! So keep your eyes open for it!

Also, we take recommendations! Tell us if you want tricks about a certain pet we aren't already doing.

One thing to remember... we have pet treat recipes as a section to this blog. Trust me, pets go nuts for homemade treats. Yum!

Spread the word about our blog to everyone you know! They will have even more fun in their life with their pet, plus your pet will learn many new things. Have a great day! Happy training!

Cat Trick of the Day

9/15/13

Hey friends!  Katie here :)  Yep, you read that title right!  We now have an official Cat Trick of the Day!  We had a friend request it and now here it is.  We're going to start with a really basic trick.  Well actually it's not a trick at all.  It's Clicker Training.  A clicker is a really useful tool in training, because your pet can hear it very easily.  You click the clicker right after you pet does the behavior you want correctly, but sometimes pets are really scared of the clicker.  That's why you have to train them to like it.  Once they like the clicker and know they get a treat after it they know that whatever they did was the correct behavior.

Supplies:

Clicker (You can easily get these at pet stores.)
Treats (I'd recommend the cat's favorite.  Cats can be a little picky.  I know my cat's favorite treats are Whisker Lickin's, so I use those to train Cailee.)
Cat 
Yourself

Clicker Training:

1. With a handful of treats in your hand click the clicker and give a treat to your cat.  Repeat this many times.

2. If your pet is scared away at first when they settle down give them a decent amount of treats, beginning to ease down their nerves.

3. That is it!  Simple right?  Now you can use a clicker when training other tricks!

If you have a lizard Mydivapets would really appreciate it if you could send us some pictures to use as the star!  Me and Allison will choose the winner!  Enter for a chance to win.

Do you love Mydivapets?  Tell us below by commenting!  We love to here from you.

Check out our other websites: mydivapets.yolasite.com, mostlyfantasywriter.blogspot.com, thesurprisinglycraftyme.blogspot.com, Mydivapets (Facebook Page), and The Life of a Writer (Facebook Page).

Did you know at our writing blog we have another competition going?  If not, we do!  I am looking for someone that can make me a cover for my book The First Wizard.  The book isn't finished yet, but when it is if you make the winning cover than you get a free copy!  Enter for a chance to win the amazing prize.  Also, be on a look out for Allison's new book!

Don't forget to only train in three five minute sessions a day.  You don't want your pet thinking training is boring!

If we don't have a trick for a pet that you have please tell us!  We will get right on it and create a trick for your pet.

Spread the word about our blog to everyone you know!  We strive to make the bond between pet and owner strong and training is just one of the great ways to do this!

Remember that small treats work just as well as large treats, so unless your pet does something amazing try to keep the treats small so that you don't waste any treats!

Try making homemade treats!  Your cat will go nuts for them!

Happy training!

Dog Trick of the Day

9/13/13

Hey guys!  Katie again.  Today I'm doing another dog trick.  Are you ready to finish the trick we started? Lets go!

Supplies:

Bottle 
Water
Dog
Treats
Clicker
Yourself
Refrigerator
A dog that knows the Touch command  (If you dog doesn't know this there is a fairly old post made by me.  Press the dogs tab in the word cloud 8th item down on the right hand bar.)

Get Me a Bottle of Water

Close the Door (dog uses his nose)

1.  Once your dog is comfortable holding the bottle in his/her mouth, practice having him/her target the refrigerator door with his/her nose.

2.  Open the door a little, give the Touch command, and click and treat him/her for moving the door shut even a little.

3.  Gradually leave the door open a little more and more until the dog is shutting the refrigerator door with purpose.  Remember to click and treat your dog for even small attempts to push the refrigerator door shut.

4.  Verbally label the behavior Shut the Door by saying it right after the dog does the motion and then treat them.  Repeat.

Close the Door (dog uses his paws)

1.  Use a paw target to get him/her to touch the refrigerator with his/her paws, than click and treat the behavior.

2.  Open the door slightly and tell your dog to paw the door; click and treat him/her for moving the door shut.

3.  Gradually open the door more and more so your dog has to push the door closed harder to earn the click and treat.

4.  Verbally label the behavior Shut the Door by saying that right after the dog completes the task.  Repeat.

Yay!  That's the end.  You taught your dog to retrieve you a bottle of water!  Happy Training!

Now listen up.  Mydivapets is having a competition to get a star lizard!  We want your lizard to be Mydivapets star lizard.  Enter for a chance to win.

Check out out other websites!  Mydivapets.yolasite.com, thesurprisinglycraftyme.blogspot.com, mostlyfantasybookwriter.blogspot.com, Mydivapets facebook page, and the Life of a Writer facebook page!

I also have a very special announcement!  Allison is currently writing a story, so go check out mostlyfantasybookwriter.blogspot.com to check for updates on her story!  There also is another competition over at that blog.  For my book, The First Wizard, I need a cover design and unfortunately I'm not very good at that kind of thing, so I'm counting on you guys to send me some wonderful ideas.  The winner gets a free copy of the finished book.  Enter for a chance to win.

Don't forget to only train in three five minute sessions a day.  You don't want your pet getting bored and dreading training!

If you have a pet that we don't have a trick for please tell us!  We will get back to you as soon as possible and before you know it you will know how to train your pet!