Training should pick up again soon.

Mommy has been busy and just having a little trouble adjusting to all the change lately, so my training has been kind of ignored. I know how to sit, down, speak, turn around, roll over and jump. It is a short list compared to the one mom wanted to have done by now, but she isn't getting discouraged by the slow ups. Mommy just purchased a book 101 Dog Tricks by Kyra Sundance on the recommendation of Ellie! Check our links to see Ellie's Diary. She is hoping this book will give her ideas and help her get inspired again.

Mommy finally bought a cord for the video camera, but its going to take a while to get it all uploaded, especially with her busy schedule.

Also I have been on two hunting trips so far, unfortunately both were windy days. The first day we didn't see a single squirrel. The second we saw a few, but they were timbering out and we never got a shot at them. Mommy is annoyed with my whining, but I'm only telling her I'm a little uncomfortable in an unfamiliar place and with them acting all weird and walking all slow.

I guess that will be it for now. Will try to write more when Mommy has the time to help me. She's been worried about Storm, because of a mysterious, so far undiagnosed skin condition. Although she is happy to report Storm's blood work looked great!

Bye for now!

The Usual.

Not much has been going on. We have had beautiful weather and Mommy has been very busy with various things, so she hasn't really gotten the video camera out in a while. My trick training has also fallen on the wayside, but today she picked up the clicker again. I was doing my usual barking, because I know how much humans love my bark. For some reason she wouldn't click.

So I tried other things. My favorite is to lay down. I don't just lay down, I THROW myself down! Mommy clicked the down a few times. Eventually I noticed she was clicking when I put my head on the floor. We didn't get any really great results, because Mommy wanted to keep the session short, but she said we will do it again tomorrow. I got to play with my wonderful tennis toy. The one I only get to play with after training sessions, check out earlier post.

Anyway that is all for now. It is storming and I had my tail smashed in the door, so I am gonna sleep on the couch and pout. Bye!

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Comments:

 Ellie's Owner said...  http://www.blogger.com/profile/10019682974725040724

    A beagle barking? That sounds about right. :)

    Go on, get back into trick-training. You know you love it...

    May 23, 2008 12:09 AM


Blogger Penny & Poppy said...  http://www.blogger.com/profile/16934165090739259576

    We would pout too, if our tails were smooshed in the door!

    Aire-hugs,
    Poppy & Penny

    May 23, 2008 7:08 AM


Blogger Rascally Jack a.k.a. Jackal said...

    Thanks for the comments guys. Yes it was quite painful, but Mommy didn't mean to. And yes barking is my favorite trick!

    May 24, 2008 4:56 PM


Blogger Kess & Her Mama said...  http://www.blogger.com/profile/01461311762657114141

    Hi Jackal, Came over from Dogs with Blogs. Tricks for treats is my motto!

    June 1, 2008 9:39 PM

I know how to lay down!

I know how to lay down! Why is this important you ask? Because when I do it Mommy clicks and treats! How exciting! She said I am doing it consistently indoors on my bed, but I haven't learned the voice command and I tend to get distracted. Whatever.

I have been doing pretty good. Have had two accidents today, but both times were when Mommy and Daddy were distracted getting ready for work (Daddy is working nights again). They didn't get upset.

Below is a video of me doing my tricks. We were outside, but Mommy decided to ask me to lie down hoping to catch it on tape. Of course I didn't, but no harm done. She said something about she shouldn't have said the word "down" because I don't know it yet and she doesn't want me to learn to ignore it, but again no great harm. I did sit, jump and speak consistently. She was so proud of me. Hope you enjoy it.

What did you think of the video up above?

Oh and one other thing. Mommy went to the store and came back with bells! They are a lot of fun. Anyway she put them on a long piece of yarn and tied them to the front door. She rings them every time we go outside. I have no clue as to why, but they are cool.

Guess that is all for today. Catch you later!