Clicker and training

S:

After having Arson for 5 months, I decided to introduce the clicker to Arson last week. I'm glad to say, he's got it! We have progressed to targeting, and he is getting the hang of it.

Audrey is great with the clicker. She doesn't know many things, but that is my fault. I only made her learn her sit and down and some other fun tricks, like targeting, attention,bang, real bang, wave, paw, change paw etc. She also knows wait and leave it, which i feel is really important.

Audrey is really fast with learning, as compared to Arson. She can learn a trick a day. She learnt the Sit command when in quarantine by accident. I never intended my dogs to learn how to sit, because some feel it isn't good for dogs competing in conformation to learn. But, i couldn't help myself and i let the word `sit` slip out of my mouth a couple of times. So, within the 2 hours that i was with her in quarantine, she mastered the Sit command.

Now i am really tempted to sign both of them up for classes...But i can't commit to training schedules, so i keep putting it off. Maybe after they both get their titles...

Back to the clicker, I just love my clicker. I use the i-click, which i feel is the BEST clicker in the market. It gives out a very crisp `click!` sound, as compared to other clickers i have used. Now, there is a new version, the clicker+

I want!! So...i ordered -_-''

I am waiting for the shipping quote on my total order now. I haven't really decided if i will get it. I may get more of the i-clicks instead. I keep misplacing them around the house...The clicker+ requires battery, so i guess it may weigh a bit. I like that it produces 2 different sounds, so that you can use it for a 2-dog family, with each dog having their own individual click.

Recently...really have been ordering a lot of things online! The beauty of the low US currency.HaHa..Now, if only the Au currency would drop as well!

All alone at home...

Audrey:

S will be going to Tokyo at the end of the month for the FCI Asian International Dog show. She is going to meet Tomomi, the owner of Dixie, who is from the same kennel. Tomomi will be bringing True along, Dixie's baby. I am so jealous! S is going away to meet other puppies. This is the ultimate betrayal!At least she promises lots of new toys and treats to make up for it...

Arson and I are NOT happy about it, but i guess we will compromise.The last time S went to Tokyo, she bought back lots of treats. Half her luggage bag was filled with my things. Heehee. That was when Arson wasn't with us yet. I wonder what she will buy this time with both of us waiting for her back home!

Cristal

Audrey:

Poor Cristal is dying of cancer. The dogtors said that she cannot be cured. Although I have only played with Cristal once, it is very sad to know that she is currently suffering. Cristal's son Jordan is staying by her side and their hooman is thinking of adopting another dog to help ease their pain. Cristal and Jordan were both adopted by their hooman about 9 to 10 years ago.

Walk

Audrey:
S brought us for a 6km walk yesterday. She actually intended it to be a 10km walk but it rained halfway so we were forced to turn back! Boo Hoo.. Ironically, it was super sunny today but S didn't have the time to walk us so far. We only went our normal 2km. S tries to walk us 3 to 5 times a day but with the rainy season, we only manage one nowadays. :(:(:(

S was worried Arson would jump into the big canal because he got VERY excited looking at the rushing water in it. S said that if he jumped in, she would be very angry because she would have to jump in too. Opps!

Arson boy used to run 5km a day with his handler Maria. That is Maria's way of helping Arson build up his muscles. S wishes she could do that too but S would rather walk. That is why S bought us a treadmill. Its her cheaters way out! S is trying to get Arson to run on it but he always refuses. I, on the other hand looove it to bits! S gives me lots and lots and lots of yummilicious food while i run and especially when I am done. Heehee..

The bad thing about going for walks on rainy days is that S always bathes us when we come back! I don't understand it at all because we already bathed in the rain! Arson boy doesn't like the rain and tries to avoid it as much as possible. I was doing funny expressions when the rain went into my eyes. S laughed so hard that she almost dropped the umbrella. Weird...

Where is the sun?

Audrey:

Every morning, S brings us both out for our walks. We usually walk for an hour or more, depending. But..for the past week, we have been caught in the rain repeatedly. People stare at us as we walk back, probably wondering why my S is so cruel as to walk me in the rain.

Oh Mr Sun, when will you come back? Missing the days on the field (S says No to muddy fields)

Best friends help each other in time of need...

So Arson lent me his back as a pillow

Toys!!!!!!!!!!

Audrey:

S ordered toys for me *ahem*i mean, us, to share. It just came via UPS today!!! I get to pick my favourite toys out of the box myself:)

And, i spoilt one within the hour..S bought this wiggling mouse meant for cats, and i chewed it such that all its bones broke. S is conducting a funeral for it today. Bye Bye Mousie, I'll miss you...

Marley and Me

Audrey:

Filming for Marley and me began recently in Miami and Jake is in it! Jake comes from the same kennel as Arson and I. He is in charge of all the beach scenes. The cast for Marley and me comprises of Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston and Eric Dane "McSteamy" from Grey's Anatomy. I can't wait to watch it! Too bad doggies can't go to the cinema. I'll have to wait for the DVD. Hmph!

Jake was also the model in a Ralph Laureen Late Spring 2007 collection Ad campaign. He is our very own superstar!