Tiny Dachshund Puppy Nails All Her New Tricks & We Couldn't Be Prouder
Teaching a dog new tricks takes focus and dedication from not just the pet owner, but the pup. So, it's always impressive to meet a pooch so skilled that it'd stun at a canine talent show. Even more impressive, though, is when a little puppy (with a puppy's attention span) learns several commands after being born just mere months ago. Wonderfully enough, a popular TikTok shows us just how cool that is to see. The clip stars the ever-intelligent Reese's as she flows through several commands like a pro — and she's not even one year old!
@reesestheminiweenie we almost got it at the end 😂 #minidachshund #puppytraining
What a good girl! Reese's the mini dachshund's skills were put to the test, and she passed with flying colors. Her dog dad had her sit, lie down, handshake, and more, all on command. Despite only being five months old, she responded quickly and was able to do each of the tricks asked of her.
Sure, there was a teensy bit of hesitation at the end of the video when Reese's was asked to "break" (as in get up), but she caught on soon enough. Several viewers asked how she learned so many tricks so quickly in the comments, and others complimented her dog dad for training her. It's clear these two make a great team.
Turning dog tricks into obedience competitions
Reese's is pretty skilled, plus she seems to really enjoy trying out mental exercises for dogs. It raises the question: could Reese's have what it takes to compete in dog sports? And, which sport would be best? Well, based on her level of discipline, it seems she'd shine in an obedience trial.
Obedience trials have been around for nearly 100 years! In the world of doggy sporting events, these trials highlight canine discipline through their ability to enthusiastically respond to their handler's commands. Obedience competitions come in three classes (novice, open, and utility), and each level requires pups to master a different skill before moving on to the next.
The novice level features two commands Reese's already displayed in the video: "sit" and "down." However, she'd have to do these commands with an entire group of dogs, which takes some extra training. That's where specified dog training comes in. Locating your local kennel club can lead you to an obedience training class to start prepping your fido for competition. Then, interested dog parents can use the AKC Event Search to find local obedience trials, some of which are part of the top dog shows in the United States.