Monday, August 14, 2006

D.I.Y Collar

Me and JK spent S$4 on a stainless steel chain. We attached 2 keychain rings on both ends of the chain and voila! MeeKia has a new collar now. It is easy to put on and it is reliable.... Posted by Picasa

A fruitful Sunday

Thanks to ShuQing borrowing me The complete Idiot's guide: Positive Dog Training book.

In the afternoon, I started training MeeKia SOCIALIZATION - to accept touching. He did perfectly well. He used to bite a lot when being touched and i am amazed this simple training works. This is the technique:
1. Hold a treat with one hand out 20-30 inch
2. Place the other hand on dog's neck
3. If dog doesn't move, remove hand and reward treat. If dog moves, stop and start over again.
4. Repeat 10x till dog is comfortable and consistently not moving.

I am home late from my "pak-toh" cum study. MeeKia was all excited, as usual, jumping and barking when he sees me. Then, it came to my mind to teach him the DOOR etiquette - proper door manners.
I think it is important not to let dog has the habit of charging through door before the owner.
Meekia was readily to charge in before i pull open the doorknob. He was surprised today I commanded him to "Sit" and "Stay". He did as told but was a little nervous and gets up very soon each time I proceeded with my next step. I repeated the steps starting all over again and he gets less nervous graduallly.
I am happy with meekia's first door etiquette performance. I will continue to work hard. I want Meekia be Mr. Manners. <13aug2006>

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Swimming @ Sembawang Park


I am overjoyed JK suggested to bring Meekia to the beach! I love to see Meekia swim. It was crowded on saturday. I had Meekia leashed and he was terrified by the waves. Me and JK tooks efforts forcing him and luring him with toys but they came useless.

Then, we meet another dog owner with his 4 years old BiBi. He shares with us some of his dog training experiences. BiBi (Jack russel) is so trendy with his tail-end dyed in pink. He is muscular, friendly with strangers and is obedient. He makes friend with Meekia and decided to ignore him shortly because Meekia is too expressive i guess....

Then, I carried Meekia towards the water, slightly my chest level and LET GO , he FLOATS and he SWIMS! He was kinda swimming desperately towards the shore. (he has a pitiful looks...haa haa) JK would jog with him after each round of swim.

Soon, we're ready to pack and go home. Within a seconds, we saw Meekia coating himself with the fine sands! (he is trying to wipe himself dry) His entire body and face was 'white'. Me and JK could not help laughing.... <13aug2006> Posted by Picasa