101 - Radio Post

[interveningly]

[The radio cuts on to the sound of footsteps - which are abruptly drowned out by loud, energetic barking and the scrable of claws on wood floors. The footsteps stop, and Veda's dry voice cuts in with a sigh]

Three points for enthusiam, I suppose. I don't know if it counts if you always do that, though.

[BARK BARK BARK goes the dog. There's some

Comments

[blindedmewith]

You're testing your dog?!

[interveningly]

Yes.

[blindedmewith]

Why? Can't you just love himt he way he is? ...although that is a very scientific test.

[interveningly]

['love'? Moebot does not understand this 'love' you speak of B|]

The neighbors keep complaining.

[blindedmewith]

About what?

[interveningly]

The noise.

[blindedmewith]

Oh, the barking! You just have to train him.

[interveningly]

I have been trying.

[He bought books and everything!

[blindedmewith]

Have you tried positive reinforcement? Make him want to behave.

[interveningly]

Yes, I have been practising it with him.

[blindedmewith]

What sort of treats have you been giving him?

[interveningly]

[Pause and some rustling as he digs up the bag]

"Canine Carry Outs Bacon Bites Chewy Dog Treats". He seems to like them.

[blindedmewith]

Hmm, if he likes them, then he just needs to make the connection between getting them and doing what you want. How long have you been training him?

[interveningly]

Three weeks now - with no progress.