Example #4

Using a prop, such as a spool from a local cable company, is a great way to have fun with the animals.
Just to see what it would take, Jill wanted to teach Socrates to jump through a hoop. First he wanted to see if the hoop was edible. After he was convinced that the hoop was not a treat, it was a matter of teaching him to jump down from a spool and then to jump while the hoop was "in the way." The whole process took about five minutes -- and a few liver treats.

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