Hi everyone. So for a bit of context I am a teenager who is working on training my 7 year old mini poodle mix. I have been obsessed with animals since a young age and currently I dream of having a border collie in the future. We got our current dog as a rescue when she was around two and she has never received any training. She is VERY toy motivated so recently I've just taught her a few tricks. I don't have a lot of time so it's mostly been in 10 minute sessions a few days a week when I get home from school. I haven't taught her much only sit, give me a paw , and lay down. I will usually play with her then in between throwing the toy I will have her do a trick.
Usually I will pick up her toy then tell her to do whatever it is then mark with 'yes' then throw the toy. She will do the tricks for a treat as well. Also very occasionally I will ask her to do a trick without any reward and most of the time she will do it. However I've noticed that if I am playing with her and I don't pick up the toy but I ask her to do a trick she doesn't do it. I usually am sitting on the floor. She will just stare at the toy and ignore me. But If I touch the toy or put my hand over it rather than just leaving on the floor she will listen. Any tips or suggestions on why this is happening and how to change? Thank you very much.
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