Today, the canine behaviour course I am studying released a new assignment in which I need to film myself teaching a dog a new trick. The only dog I have access to is my sister's neurotic, anxious Chihuahua who bites at any sudden noise. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I tried to teach my dog tricks. Somehow, I thought it would be easier if I physically showed my dog how to roll, so I rolled on the floor in front of my dog. My sister recorded me and posted it on Facebook. Now everyone thinks I'm an idiot and my dog still can't roll. FML
Today, I taught my dog to "give me his paw" as a cute trick. Now he won’t stop doing it. Anytime I try to eat, work, or sit down, I’m ambushed by a very proud dog pawing at my leg for treats. FML
Today, I had a phone interview for a better position at work. I've been training my puppy recently not to bark. I put on dog-calming videos while she was in the kennel. During the interview, my neighbor's dog started barking and my dog immediately responded back. My boss ended the interview. FML
Today, my school brought in therapy dogs to help with stress. I was attacked by one of them. FML
Today, my own dog bit me quite severely when I was in the middle of teaching a dog obedience class. Everyone had a good laugh at me and in the past few hours 4 of them have contacted me to let me know they won't be attending future lessons and that they'd like to get their money back. FML
Today, it seemed like my new boyfriend worked wonders training my puppy. Now she listens, doesn’t bark and doesn’t chew everything to bits anymore. I was very impressed, until my boyfriend told me beating a dog until it behaves works every time. My dog isn’t trained; she’s too terrified to move. FML
Today, while studying for an exam, the neighbor's chihuahua started barking outside. After a few seconds, my mom yelled out for me to stop laughing. She honestly thought the barking was my laughter. FML
Today, I bought a device that plays a high-pitched sound to teach my dog to quit barking. She's smart enough to learn that as long as she barks loud enough and long enough, she can't hear it. Quite the opposite effect to what I was anticipating. FML
Today, after a serious argument with my friend about how his dog seems to hate me for no reason, I decided that it's my responsibility to show his dog that I mean no harm. I started off by giving him his favorite treat. He got excited and practically inhaled it… then started barking at me again. FML
Today, I was walking down the street when I saw a cute dog. I reached down to pet it, but it snarled then bit me. As I was walking away, I saw the owner of the dog, who was laughing and filming the whole thing on his shitty cellphone. I hope the video isn't out there on TikTok or whatever. FML
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Emmaray 16
Go volunteer at an animal shelter! That should work for the assignment, plus you'll be able to give a dog that doesn't get much attention some much needed love! :)
grajax 24
If you went to an animal shelter or something like that I'm sure you could arrange something.
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Comments (46)
Liamj774 36
Good luck
kyiomi 18
Go to a local shelter and ask about it. And who knows? You may even adopt!
dannidoll93 24
I'm confused about why you're studying canine behaviour if you don't have a dog of your own..?
kyiomi 18
Most likely to become a professional dog trainer. Probably a college class for it.
DerpingtonHerp 14
Explain to your teacher that the type of dog is a confounding variable on any study you would do with it, and that it by no means represents the majority of American dogs.
KaidensCrow 18
I agree... but I think that if it's a college class that might fail the assignment for her... I've personally had quite a few teachers like that
kierbobsled 7
Why is she interested in American dogs if OP is from the UK
Jryan952015 7
Teach the dog how not be a chicken $hit
Asinger06 1
I'm sure you could find someone online.
ThrottleJockey 36
Plentyofpooches.com?
LennyComa 39
As Many have said an Animal Centre is your best bet. Sign up as a volunteer and help out, at least then you will also have experience with many Dog breeds and behaviors when you finish your course.
Ilovelife93 9
Im so sorry to hear that OP!!! What I'd do is what everyone else is saying on here!! Go to the local animal shelter and find a well behaved dog to train!!! That would be very fun for both of you!!
worldclassrager 41
Bite me... Dog bites you Problem solved
Jryan952015 7
Teach the dog not to be such a Pu$$y