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Yuki's Days

Christmas 2006

This year was a fun year for me. Christmas finally came and I've never been so happy in my life. So many treats, clothes, goodies, and craziness!!!

This year, Mommy and Tita Tam prepared so much for Chibi and me. They got Chibi the cutest white doggie stockings and filled it with treats. I helped Mommy wrap gifts for my pet pals, Gizmo, Tootsie, and Twinkie. But I wanted to open the gifts myself too!!! Too bad Mommy placed them so high I couldn't reach to get them.

On Christmas eve, Mommy secretly placed some treats in my stockings. She didn't think I was looking but I went near her and saw me staring at the stockings. I tried to stare at it for a while hoping it would drop but Mommy made sure it didn't fall on my feet... too bad!!! Mommy finally told me to stop staring after 15 mins because it was making her nervous that I might try to attack the stockings.... hehehe I knew there's no such thing as Santa!!! It was Mommy all along.

That evening, I get to open the first gift. They gave me this messed up wrapping and I can hear it squeek. I knew it was for me... so I tried to open it as soon as I can with the help of Tita Tam and Tita Meg. I finally got to my toys and so everyone started to get their presents too! The best one I got was the box of treats from Tita Tam. Mommy gave me one raw hide to chew on and I did that on top of all their gifts. Mommy tried to push me away but no.. I'm not budging!!! I love Christmas because I get so many things to eat. After Christmas, I've been going to my friend's place giving their gifts to them. It's so much more fun playing with them than opening the gifts. Gizmo was more interested in the gift wrappers than the gift. Next year.. I'll give him a ball of paper.

A few days later, Grandma Anna and Tito Brian, Tito Robby, and Tita Brianna sent us a package of clothes for both Chibi and I. We got the same color and style and of course Mommy had to do a fashion show with us wearing our new outfits. I heard cousin Jade got the same thing. Aren't they cool? They're just the sweetest Grandma and Aunt/Uncle in the world.

Chibi on the other hand was a different story... I don't think she gets the idea of Christmas. She was scared and shaking. Go read her diary to see what she has to say for herself.

One Stressful Weekend

Just this past weekend, Mommy had cousins sleepover and one of her guests was her cousin from Frisco, Tita Geri. I've never met Tita Geri and she brought along her baby Mocha (a 4-yr old shih tzu). Mocha was quiet and nice. She never bothered me, in fact, she ignored Chibi and me. I was fine with that until more people and more dogs came to my house. Tita Michelle brought over her friend's two dogs and one of them was a mean mean pomeranian named Jewels. I think Chibi barked at them first, then the Pom got angry and started to bark non-stop. I tried to tell both of them to stop and be quiet but only Chibi listened. The pom kept barking back to me so I kept barking at her. She did not want to stop and she wanted to attack me. Her brother, a white small dog, (pedigree unknown) named Jasper, was trying to make her stop but she would not stop. So I was really getting angry and if Mom wasn't there to stop me, I would have fought back. I was really angry and I wanted Jewels to leave. Chibi was angry too. I noticed Mocha was staying away from the drama. She was just chillin' with the toys... smart dog... heheheh.

When the two dogs finally left, I was still angry that I didn't want anyone to come near me... especially Mommy. I don't know why she invited the mean Pom. That night of the sleepover, I wanted to sleep with Tita Geri but Mocha is already there with her. So I just slept with Tita Megan instead even if she snores alot and takes my blanket. I just didn't want to sleep with Mom.

The next day, I was feeling pretty good so I woke up Mom for my potty break. She took Mocha and I outside to do our business, then she allowed us to play in the backyard while the rest of the snoring girls were sleeping. When Mocha and I were ready to wake the rest of the girls, we went back inside and started to wake them one by one. Chibi was cranky because she thought Mocha was one of the mean dogs so she started growling at her. She also started growling at Tita Geri but I put a stop to that, I barked back at her.

So later that day, Jasper, the white dog came back to visit without the Pom. I'm still angry at Jasper but he's friendly so I left him alone. That evening, Gizmo and Twinkie (the shih tzus) came over to play but Gizmo wasn't in a playful mood and Twinkie wasn't interested in playing with me. I was sad. When they all finally left last night, including Mocha and Tita Geri, I was alone with Chibi again and things are back to normal. Its funny because Mocha didn't seem to be stressed out or anything. She was just minding her own business. Maybe I should be more like her.

Anyway, I got over being angry at Mommy especially since all her attention is on me again. Chibi seems to be over stressed because she started shaking again. We usually sleep past midnight but by 9pm, we were so tired we're practically sleeping everywhere. That was one stressful weekend for me and Chibi.

Puppy Training

Let me tell you about my experience with Puppy Training! My mom decided to get me trained after having me for 3 months. I guess I was too much of a mischief for her to handle. Anyway, she signed me up for puppy training at the world famous PetSmart Pet Training course for puppies. We went every Thursday at 8pm and my instructor was a nice, old man. Oh, I look forward to my class every week because I get to see my friends.

So my first day in class was very exciting for me. There were three of us pups. There was Yola the baby pitbull and Max the half Yorkie. So all three of us just played the whole hour. I didn't even know that we're suppose to be doing tricks but give a pup a break.. it's my first day of class. Our trainer told mommy to train me at home. Make me sit and lay down. I already know how to do that so I really didn't want to have to do that while I have new friends to play with.

So the next following classes, I really didn't pay attention much. I was too busy wanting to play with Yola. Yola pretends she doesn't know me so she'll get a treat from her mommy, but I know she really wants to play "head inside mouth" game... just that it's always my head inside her mouth instead of the other way around. Oh well, it's a game and I like playing with her. After each class, Mommy and Tita would try to train me alone at home. I listen to them because they give me the best treats. They practice on me all the time until I can do the tricks just be hand gestures.... they don't even have to say it. Yup, I'm that good. Its funny to see Mommy's reaction everytime we go to class. She tells my trainer that I can do it at home but can't understand why I don't do it in class....hehehe I'm trying to trick Mom. I just don't want to play instead of studying.. Mom should understand because she's the same!!!

Anyway, after 8 weeks, my graduation day arrived. Yipee!!! No more classes!!! But before I can leave, I have to show my trainer the tricks that I learned. Boy, was the test hard!!! I should have paid more attention. I had to sit, stay, lay, walk, leave it, and come, on command!!! I just want to play with my friends. But Mommy was determined to get me to pass. I did most of the tricks except for come and my trainer wasn't happy about that. I just gave him my puppy face and he decided to pass me anyway... heheheh Mom was happy about that, too! I passed, I passed!!! We took pictures and I get to have lots of treats.

A week after, I was expecting Mom to take me to PetSmart. We didn't even leave the living room. What happened? I don't get to see Yola and Max anymore? I miss going to puppy classes. Oh well, Mommy takes me to Doggie Meetups anyway!!! Well, she tries to take me to meetups when she has the time. I get to meet other small dogs like myself. So I guess I don't really miss going to classes. Maybe next year Mommy might take me to the advance course... hahaha Good luck, Mom!!!