Looks and Smarts

Pixel is a very clever puppy. Oh, and also very, very cute.

I introduced her to the clicker the day before yesterday- just click/treat reps. Yesterday I started shaping a sit and a down. I wanted to try it first without luring and we did it! I have not put a cue to her sit or down yet but she will offer them when she thinks I am asking her something. Today I am going to teach her nose targeting to a hand and an object.

She is doing great in the house- no accidents at all. She sleeps in her crate all night without a peep, and is just busy, busy, busy. She adores toys (as yesterdays posts attests to) and is always carrying something in her mouth. She loves to tug and has the cutest little grunts and growls when she plays. It is very, very cute.

We have been out and about meeting people, and exploring new things. She met a few dogs yesterday and about 6 new people! She seems to be a very well balanced pup and takes things in stride.

One thing she is still stuggling with is crating during the day. Yesterday morning she cried in her crate for almost three hours at work. This morning I tried to tire her out more- we got up an hour early (killer!) and went for a walk around the block, played in the yard, did some training and then she and Vito played at daycare before anyone else got here. I just put her in the crate a few minutes ago and so far so good. We'll see how the morning progresses! Today I am going to take her to the vet clinic and weigh her. More just for a new experience than anything.

Oh, and I think everyone (including Mister Grumpy Pants Vito) has played with her at least once! Last night she and Wicca had a great time playing with toys. It is cute to see Wicca play gentle...because that is most definitely not the norm!