By George, I think he's got it!

Timber's been deliberately lifting his back feet to touch the cookie sheet. It is SO unbelievably COOL to see him think about it and one foot goes up--awkwardly and deliberately, sort of as if I were trying to write my name with my left hand. AND, he's doing it when I give him a verbal cue (the oh-so-imaginative "back foot"). I was so excited when I realized he was getting it I about died. I was hugging him and making a huge fuss, and he gave me this look like, "Oh, mom, get a grip." It's just so thrilling!

Taenzer doesn't really have it yet, I'm afraid, but she will. It's harder for cross-over dogs, but she's very, very bright, and eager to work; she'll get it.