The weather is continuing to be pleasant and even a little warm for this time of year. So I’m still getting to do my training sessions outdoors! Here’s how they typically go these days.
My human thinks I’ve been getting a little sloppy with my Stay command. She doesn’t want me walking up to get the treat when she says okay anymore. So we have been working on that.
It’s not the most exciting trick, but it’s crucial to so much else I do. Sort of like a piano player practicing scales, or a singer doing vocal exercises. At least that’s what my human says.
After my stay practice, I ran up the stone steps around the side to do some high fives.
My human says that although I’m consistent in my high fives, my form could be better. So we worked on that. No matter how long you’ve been doing something, you still need to keep working on your weak spots. Here is my tip for doing that: make sure your practice always includes treats!
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Our mom could take your advice. She often slacks in things she should be keeping up on.
You practice very hard, Summer.
Oh yes, you should always be rewarded for practicing, Summer!
Looks like you had a great training session. And nice enough weather that you could do it outside.
I practice yipping for dinner every day for about an hour. Does that count?
~Izzy.
I love how your human always makes training time fun for you!
You are so good to practice to keep your skills sharp sweet Summer!
Running up the stairs is not only fun but good for you too!
I need to do some of that. Your human is right about the practice.
All skills need practice. Lucky you with the warm weather.
Dearest Summer,
Sure, if you don’t use it, you lose it…!
Lovely photos with your alert kitty face.
Hugs,
Mariette
I am glad you get treats for all these great tricks.
You must be exhausted from all that school work, Summer!
Purr,
Tama and Benny
Practice makes purrfect <3
You are one hard working cat, Summer.
Treats are a GREAT “motivator” right Summer?
Hugs, Teddy
I would agree that treats are a pawsome reward during training sessions 😉
Purrs, Julie