First training session, by Picasso & Kat

Hello again guys,

So today I had my first training session with katkoota. It was my very first time to do such a thing, and let me tell you: I LOVED it...I was so excited (I'm always so excited LOL) that my tail did not stop wagging. I was introduced to Mr. clicker. At first, I was getting on top of katkoota, trying to get the treat. Then, I understood that I had to settle down, listen to the click and then the treat will come right into my mouth hehe.

This clicker thing is just sooo cool. I love it coz whenever its around, the treat is around too. Then, I moved to the next stage (learning how to *sit* in command). Katkoota wasn't planning to do it today, but when she saw me catching up to what she was trying to teach me really fast, she decided to move to the first basic trick (sit).

What I got so far from the (sit) command is that whenever my butt touches the ground, Mr. Clicker will make its sound and of course, the treat will follow. Katkoota still did not attach the word *sit*. She did not want to make the training session long. Besides, the malts where indoor and were not happy to stay there without us, so we had to be quick LOL

wufs,

Picasso

Katkoota to Picasso's blog readers:

Hi people, I just wanted to add something about Picasso here: I just LOVE his personality and I did enjoy teaching him today coz from today's training session, I kindda felt that he is the type of dog who enjoys learning (just like my Snowy). You see his wagging tail, and smiley face looking at you, and waiting for the next step (aaawwwww) I just LOVE him soooooooo much already. He is one smart, happy and funny pooch!!

Here is a clip of today. In the sit command, I couldn't manage to take good clips coz I couldn't train and record at the same time. It was gonna confuse me and him LOL

Enjoy this short clip:

Kat

Nice to meet you too, by Picasso

Hi and welcome to my blog. First, let me introduce you to myself.

I am a 10 months old yorkshire terrier; born in October 26, 2006. I am a pup who hopes to find a forever family. I have been living with a family who did not care about me at all. They had me for about a month, and they did not even bother to teach anything. I spent most of my time in a cage. They did not give me chance to show them how smart I am; not a chance to show them how funny I can be; not a chance to show them how much love I can give, how loyal I can be; not a chance to be loved and taken care of; they did not give me a chance to let me experience how nice it can be to be around other dogs....It was horrible!!!!

However, my life as a normal dog started two days ago (August 7, 2007). I was sitting in my cage all alone. I heard my ex-owner's voice coming from outta the room where I was along with another voice that I did not recognize before. The door opened and I saw my ex-owner with two other ladies (one of them I knew before), but the other one I did not. I started whinning and whinning; trying my best to grab their attention. All I wanted was to leave the cage. The lady who I did not recognize came closer to the cage. She looked at me with those sad eyes. I looked back at her and continued whinning. The next thing I know is that she opened the cage and let me out. I thanked her by licking her face. She kissed me on my head and was like to my ex-owner "I'm taking him home"...............and here is how my life as a happy, wild pup started.

The lady who I am living with right now is called katkoota. I also live with her two maltese. I love them so much, but I really don't understand why does the female malt gets mad at me sometimes. Katkoota says that its because I *hump* and she doesn't like that.


I am so attached to kat already. I follow her everywhere around. Too bad that kat's family don't want more than two dogs at home :( I know that they have been nice to me, and already allowed me to stay in this house until I find my forever home, yet I also want them to allow me to live with kat forever.... Katkoota told me not to worry coz she will only let me go to the person who will give me what I really deserve....She also says that until the right person comes, she is gonna teach me many things. I'm gonna be one of the best pet anyone can ever dream of owning.

This blog was created by me and kat. I am wishing to become that *best pet*; Kat doesn't have a doubt: she says that I CAN and WILL make it....

Since I cannot live with Kat forever: I am also wishing to find the right, loving person. Kat promises to find me one !!

Anyways, here is my first music video. It is only about me introducing myself to the world
Enjoy!!


We are gonna start clicker training tomorrow. I don't know what that is, but kat says that it will be fun...lets see

wufs,

Picasso