Dingo and I are used to dealing with clientele of the canine variety, but even she admits that sometimes you have to give credit where credit's due and honor some other members of the animal kingdom. I'm talking about this adorable mini pig Amy, who's breaking into the doggie-dominated world of obedience training! Recently the Seattle Times posted this video of her trip to the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show, where she showed off her agility and obedience skills (http://video.seattletimes.com/4099303648001/)
Amy is still learning, and doesn’t always get it on the first try, but at six months old and fresh out of Puppy Manners class, who can blame her? Plus she’s got the added burden of representing her whole species in uncharted waters. That’s a lot for one little pig! That being said, she heels, retrieves, weaves, and even jumps (or steps) over a mini pig-sized jump. Little Amy holds her own with her peers, who seem welcoming and perfectly happy to open up the arena to some hoofed competition.
Beyond agility and obedience, Amy blends in well, wagging her tail in an unmistakable show of happiness, and displaying a serious (let’s face it, probably universal) passion for treats. All the dogs among us had better watch out and consider upping their game, because there’s a new face in dog training town, and she’s getting a lot of attention!
Our trainer, Irene Zimmer of Polite Canines, doesn't have much experience working with pigs (yet) but she can help you train your canine through behavior modifcation tactics and positive reinforcment. Contact us to get your pup up to snuff!
The whole video’s worthwhile, but skip to the 2:16 mark if you want to see some wonderful dog/pig/human dancing to “Happy” by Pharrell.
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