Schnappi.... my big girl

Recently as i watched big girl train, i'm very impressed at how training has made her a better dog and companion.

From a pup that knows nothing to the achievements she made so far, it really touched me to see the chemistry between the dad and daughter... how well they work together to accomplish every task or tackle every new thing learned.

Big girl started learning "heel-in-motion" and "send away" about 2 weeks ago, and i see that the pair is a step closer to the Open category for the trials. Anyway, Bb has decided to enter big girl in Open this time as an exposure and hopefully she can make it thru and enjoy the trial day as she usually does (then lie flat the next day... haha!!). We promised to bring her out to some pet cafes after the trial as a form of reward and encouragement...

Schnappi... 加油！！ 加油！！ 加油！！

Mind Games That Dogs Play With Humans

Real funny.... needs lotsa EQ to handle your beloved dogs too!!

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After your humans give you a bath, DON'T LET THEM TOWEL DRY YOU! Instead, run to their bed, jump up and dry yourself off on the sheets. This is especially good if it's right before your humans' bedtime.

Act like a convicted criminal. When the humans come home, put your ears back, tail between your legs, chin down, and act as if you have done something really bad. Then, watch as the humans frantically search the house for the damage they think you have caused. (Note: This only works when you have done absolutely nothing wrong.)

Let the humans teach you a brand new trick. Learn it perfectly. When the humans try to demonstrate it to someone else, stare blankly back at the humans. Pretend you have no idea what they're talking about.

Make your humans be patient. When you go outside to go 'pee', sniff around the entire yard as your humans wait. Act as if the spot you choose to go pee will ultimately decide the fate of the earth.

Draw attention to the human. When out for a walk, always pick the busiest, most visible spot to go 'poo'. Take your time and make sure everyone watches. This works particularly well if your humans have forgotten to bring a plastic bag.

When out for a walk, alternate between choking and coughing every time a strange human walks by.

Make your own rules. Don't always bring back the stick when playing fetch with the humans. Make them go and chase it once in a while.

Hide from your humans. When your humans come home, don't greet them at the door. Instead, hide from them, and make them think something terrible has happened to you. (Don't reappear until one of your human is panic-stricken and close to tears).

When your human calls you to come back in, always take your time. Walk as slowly as possible back to the door.

Wake up twenty minutes before the alarm clock is set to go off and make the humans take you out for your morning pee. As soon as you get back inside, fall asleep. (Humans can rarely fall back asleep after going outside, so this will drive them nuts!)

Micole's Diary Part 4: 3 cheers for MuMmY!!

I've to give some credits to my Mummy last Saturday leh... she never showered a dog in her entire life, but she actually took a challenge to pom me when Daddy's not around!!

Ahem, as u know lar, me not so easy to handle one lor... refer to my diary part 1 and u'll know... hehe.. i would say mummy's 1st attempt not too bad lar (p/s: she's pointing a gun at me now so i've not choice but to say she's not bad :P)... at least she knows that she needs to put shampoo and rinse me clean clean... haha!!

After the "water ceremony", came the drying part... mummy took out her weapon -- the hair dryer, and started to get me dry... then jie-jie started to bark... jealous :P... An hour later, i smell nice nice and started to run around... I would say this was a rather personal experience with mummy and i'm looking forward to the next... (p/s: the gun is still pointing at me :P)

Micole's Diary Part 3: The 2 Sisters

These are Charlyn jie-jie (the one carrying me) and Vallerie jie-jie... they came by to see me yesterday afternoon... Charlyn jie-jie keep wanting to carry me so mummy taught her how to carry me and then we all took a photo together :)

Micole's Diary Part 2: First visit to CD Trainers

Yesterday Papa & Mama brought me to jie-jie's school... Saw jie-jie's cher cher and frens... All bigger size then me leh... Got Ah Belle jie-jie (her mama keep calling her old lady.. :P)... Got Lucky ge-ge (his papa says he likes maltese leh... me lor me lor.. :P)... also got Benben ge-ge (his papa is very funny.. keep calling me Sugar :P)... also got Silver jie-jie and Wenta ge-ge...

Me saw jie-jie in training... wa sei, not easy leh... then hor, papa still says want to send me for training leh!!! Alamak si liao... can u imagine that??

Anyway it was a hot hot day... so me stayed most of the time in my pinky house playing with the new toy mama bought for me... then mama gave me an ice cube to lick... so shiok!!!

Sunday morning at CD Trainers ~ Training Time!!

Some snapshots of Sunday class...
Featuring Bb & Schnappi... Lucky Pa & Lucky... "Stressful" Belle Ma & Belle... Ben Ben... and the Man-In-Yellow... Bernard the Trainer!! :D

Nite out @ Big Splash~~~

Micole's Diary Part 1~~~

Today is the 1st time Daddy and Mummy sent me for grooming... Daddy dropped me off at PLC Vivo for the jie-jie there to pom pom me... to see if can make me clean and white... mummy says i'm like "wu zou mao"...

Mummy dropped by during my grooming session with Aunties Angeline and Apple... me saw them thru the big glass window when the jie-jie was trying to trim my hair... then they went off to the Coffee Bean to have their java while waiting for me...

Mummy picked me up at 6pm... the jie-jie complained to mummy say i noti lor... difficult to cut my hair... hee... After i'm done, me went with Mummy and the 2 aunties to get some food to go to Auntie Angeline's house... Auntie Angeline loves me (erm, i mean love doggies very much) but Uncle Calvin is scared of dogs... so NO DOGS in the house... Sad Auntie Angel...

Taking a nap while waiting for Mummy and Aunties to finish dinner~~

Anyway, me had an enjoyable time at Auntie Angel's house... See the cute pics of me with the 2 aunties...

this is Aunty Angeline~~

this is Aunty Apple~~

PS: Mummy bought 2 tees for me from Mother Garden at Vivo... ***happy happy*** See!!! Nice or not? They've got many many cute tees for pets...

A Pet's Love *** Soooo SwEEt ***

A companion, a pal,
A very best friend.
Someone to trust,
To love 'til the end.
Someone to trust,
When feeling blue.
Always a smile,
T'always greet you.
Always a smile,
To dry up your tears.
A person to be there,
To quiet your fears.
A person to be there,
When lonely or sad.
Loving regardless,
If hating or mad.
Loving regardless,
If caring or cruel.
No matter what,
Genius or fool.
No matter what,
They stand by you.
Who is this person,
Have you a clue?
Who is this person?
I'll tell you who.
This is your pet,
That loves through 'n through.

A Dog's Bill Of Rights Part II

• We have the right to be full members of your family. We thrive on social interaction, praise, and love.


• We have the right to stimulation. We need new games, new toys, new experiences, and new smells to be happy.


• We have the right to regular exercise. Without it, we could become hyper, sluggish...or fat.


• We have the right to have fun. We enjoy acting like clowns now and then; don't expect us to be predictable all the time.


• We have the right to quality health care. Please stay good friends with our vet!


• We have the right to a good diet. Like some people, we don't know what's best for us. We depend on you.


• We have the right not to be rejected because of your expectations that we be great show dogs or show cats, watchdogs, hunters, or baby-sitters.


• We have the right to receive proper training. Otherwise, our good relationship could be marred by confusion and strife - and we could become dangerous to ourselves and others.


• We have the right to guidance and correction based on understanding and compassion, rather than abuse.


• We have the right to live with dignity... and to die with dignity when the time comes.