I believed this video was taken when Junior just turned one. Back then, he had absolute no problem in learning tricks. Of coz, the mastery of tricks is always at the expense of treats (and money too).

Looking back now, everything seemed worth it. Young puppies have sponge-liked brains similar to children. The earlier we expose them to tricks and commands, the more beneficial it is for them in future. For instance, Junior recognizes terms like "ball-ball, bed-bed, poo-poo, pee-pee, mum-mum, walk-walk, leash, kitchen, toilet, bad-boy etc". All these terms will come in handy overtime.

One great example would be him throwing temper, when being left alone to guard the house at late nights. Most of the time, when we reach home, his expression shows all. If he gives a guilty look and evidence was found, he gets a combo punishment, which is whacking and sc0ldings. This is the time when commands like “bad-boy, pee pee toilet, go kitchen” comes in handy! Basically, “go kitchen” is used when he gets confined.

Enjoy the video!