Day 9 - What Jet has learned (by Jet)

There are lots of things I can do now. Although sometimes I'm too lazy, excited about other things or distracted by a passing pigeon to bother listening to my foster Mum and Dad.

 

There are loads of basic commands that they are trying to teach me, and I know these the best:

Sit
Paw
Lie Down
Wait - I'll sit and leave a treat or my food for a short time, but not too long please.
Leave it - I'll drop what's in my mouth but usually only if they offer me food or a toy in exchange. I'm not stupid.
Come - Sometimes they let me off the lead but I have to come back when they shout 'Come'. Otherwise they make me go back on the lead and that's hardy any fun.
Down - I get really excited when Mums been out for a bit or Dad gets home from work and I jump up to give them kisses. I'm trying really hard not to jump up but I love them and want to show them how much. I forget that I'm not supposed to.

I get really excited when they take me out. I'd probably do better with a harness because I don't think I'd be able to pull so much then. While we're on a collar and lead they make me stop and sit down every time I pull. Going anywhere takes ages when I'm being a pain but I love to sniff things and look at things.

When we're playing I sometimes nip hands and feet. I'm only playing and I don't do it hard but Mum says I won't be allowed to play with children until I stop it.

I'm a bit greedy and sometimes I think someone might steal my dinner so I eat it really fast. They thought it was because I'm hungry and tried to fill me up on apples and carrots but they've got no chance. I'm a meat eater thanks! I don't beg for Mums food while she eats. It never smells as good as when she opens those tins of cat food.

I have a cage to sleep in but I'm a bit scared of using it in the day to relax in case you lock me up. They feed me in the cage and it's really comfy but I really like being with people all the time so I don't want to risk getting shut in. Mum says I have to use it as a bed though and I should stop getting on her favourite chair. Every time I do it I get told off but it's so comfy and I can watch the chickens in the garden.

At first I'd only respond to being asked to do something in a really loud voice but now they can ask me in a quite voice and I do things. I actually prefer peace and quiet because I get over excited and do a wee if I get too excited. They don't like it when I pee on the carpet so I'm trying to be a good boy and calm down but there are so many exciting things away from those kennels. I really don't want to go back. I want someone to love me and take care of me and in return I will be really faithful and I promise to give you loads of kisses and play with you all the time.