My Dog Diary

Darl has been complaining that I haven’t been following the Cesar Millan’s way to walk Xiao Bi for the past few days. He said I was too soft in terms of controlling her. Hello! She is huge for me ok… -.-

Anyway, I went walking Xiao Bi this evening myself. I walked her the way I want her to listen to me, and I think it went pretty well. She sat instantly when we met a small dog on the way back and I asked her to sit. She didn’t struggle to go to the dog. She followed when I walked, and she stopped when I stopped. Although yes at times she tried to sniff further than I allowed but she came back immediately once I pulled the leash. No struggling and pulling from her. It could just be one of the best walks that I’ve had with her so far.

Before we returned, I practiced with her in front of the house, walking round and round, again and again. She followed with no question asked. When I turned, she turned. When I stopped, she stopped. It was just so perfect!

I wouldn’t say that she is not 100% rehabilitated, but I would give a score of, say, 70%-80%. She is just so extra sweet now, that I believe very soon she will no longer be referred as my forever-rebellious GR.

I’ve been renewing the domain and switching hosting for the past few days, hence the lack of updates on this blog. Besides, I’ve been working quite a lot trying to get some work done too.

Some of the work are still pending for the final touch up. Here are a few that I’ve listed on Etsy.

Swirl Definition of Love Ring.

Basic Upcycled Long Purse/Wallet No.2

And my personal favourite, Basic Upcycled Long Purse/Wallet No.3

Go to my Etsy store (you can see on the sidebar) for more photos. I’m just plain lazy to upload all the photos here. Besides, I think they will look cluttered together… excuses. >.<

On the side note, we sold another Traffic Light T yesterday. Packed and ready to ship on Monday!

I was supposed to hold this on until I post all if them on Etsy and other places but I just can’t resist to write something! >.<

OK. First of all. A new necklace. Meant to drag my bf out for a walk.

And another ring.

And then finally, the new stuff that I’m extremely excited with!

A recycled/upcycled/repurposed (whatever you name it!) long purse/wallet from banner!

I have actually done a similar test unit a few years back, and am now still using it. That was solely done by hand (yeah hand-sewing, which was really painful! >.<). This, was sewn using sewing machine. I do improve, you see.

The ring and necklace are already showcased on etsy and other places, but not the long purse. Most like will up tonight or early tomorrow morning. I have been dreaming of having this in our product line and I finally did it!

After watching several episodes of the Dog Whisperer, we have been practicing the idea and exercise on Xiao Bi for the past one week. Believe it or not, it has been working really, really, really well!

Today marked my first walk with Xiao Bi with no pulling and trying to fight attitude from her. It was a peaceful walk, with her walking and following by my side. I wasn’t able to take control two days ago and darl was the one who walked her. But I guess she had picked up the calm, submissive behavior and when I walked her today, she was just… so different with the Xiao Bi that I used to know! lol.

I felt so good after walking her this evening. She was calm, adorable… goodness! I still can’t believe that this is happening to my GR whom I thought will always be rebellious!

It’s not only the method of training that matters. It was about dog psychology. As soon as we understand the ‘why’, we’ll understand the ‘how’. It was that simple!

I’ve really been lazying around lately. Haven’t been able to get myself to do some serious work. Have been concentrating too much on eating nice food, finding the best recipe, and rehabilitating Xiao Bi!

I did manage to get myself up for a few jewelry. Some turned out very nice and I’m still considering making them a pendant or a ring. This one in particular, is one of my favourites. I’ve made it into a ring and named it Deep Romance. The colour is so rich that I feel like ‘eating’ it. lol.

I wouldn’t say it’s totally, but partially I was inspired into doing this when I saw Xiao Bi with her bf, Bobby. They now date EVERY evening for an hour or so. Once Bobby couldn’t join us for the walk and she got so depressed that she released her frustration on me by dragging me to a bush of cactus… So much so for rehabilitation… :/