Jul. 8, 2008 - A bunch of stuff ( I HATE TITLES)
Today is mom's birthday, although we celebrated it yesterday. Mom got a fancy-shmancy camera and a lot of pretty earrings. I got her old camera. I decided that I hate her new camera, because she tries to take too many pictures of me!!
Earlier we went to a youth outing. We ate lunch at Chik-fil-a with David (youth pastor), John (youth pastor's buddy and intern), Kate, Lauren, Chase, Patch, mom, and, well, me. I had a blast. Then we went to the library, where I got 7 books and have already finished one of them. We then proceded to PetSmart and got a DogsUSA magazine (my all-time favorite dog magazine), Pupcorn ( a cheese-flavored styrofoam dog treat), and a clicker so I can clicker-train my selectively stupid dog. After that we went to a hobby shop then to the post office, then home.
If anyone is wondering, I will now explain clicker-training. First, you will need a clicker, some of your dog's favorite treats, and a dog. You must click the clicker and then give the dog a treat. Sounds simple, huh? Not so. You have to gradually introduce a clicking sound (scares a lot of dogs at first) and the treat must be given no more than ONE SECOND after the click. Like I said, not so simple. Kodiak is doing pretty well, considering he IS selectively stupid. The point is for the dog to eventually associate the click sound with being good and being rewarded, therefore replacing the need for treats in training. I put mine on a yellow ribbon so I can hang it like a necklace, and to keep me from losing it.
That's all I have for now. Hope everyone has a good day!!
• Type a tidbit for the tuper!!
Comments
Jul. 8, 2008 - Clicker training
Posted by Your older-than-ever Mother
Does it work on recalcitrant children who do not appreciate the photographic genius amongst them?
I forgive you.
Mom
Jul. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Lacy
MAJMAHAL!!! Did you just say that I, your darling daughter, was recalricint? I don't think I spelled that right. I forgive YOU. Hmph. *Sticks nose in the air in disgusted manner*
Your favorite (and only)
Tuper
Jul. 10, 2008 - Clarification...
Posted by Daddy
Hey Tuper - please let your readers know that we don't REALLY feed the dog "styrofoam" treats. The treats are a canine version of Cheeto's or something like that. I know - that even Cheeto's may SEEM like styrofoam, but they really aren't.
I hope you're having a great day.
Love ya,
Daddy
Jul. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HorsieBabe
Our dogs aren't that smart either. Thay eat many different things. Do you like horses? I love them! We went riding yesterday. Some of my Big sister's friends came over to ride too! There names are Issac and Zachrey. There twins. They are sooooooo funny! One of them pulled out a horse hair and flossed his teeth with it! I like them a lot. :-D Well, I have to go! Bye! horsiebabe p.s Tell your Mom I said Happy birthday!
