I know it might sound strange but Ruby can totally count. Say we are outside playing ball and I have to go to work or go do something, I tell her how many throws she has left. For instance I might say "Alright in 5 throws Ruby we have to go inside." Each time I'll be like "Okay Ruby, four throws left." Then I throw the ball again and say, "Alright Ruby, you have three throws left." And so on. I let her know when I am throwing the last throw. After the 5 throws I say, "Okay Ruby, your 5 throws are done, time to go inside." Ruby then runs to the front door and drops her ball on the porch.
Wait! There's more!!! Ruby also knows "Mississippis".
When we play laser tag at night, I can't tell Ruby that she has a certain amount of throws left. I can't throw a laser pointer dot for her if you get my drift. So instead, I give her 10 Mississippis. I start at 10 Mississippi and work my way down while I move the laser pointer around. At the end I say that the 10 Mississippis are up and it is time to go inside. Ruby then runs to the front door and waits for me there.
I have one smart puppy.
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