Week 16 and 17

It's been a busy last couple weeks as I haven't been blogging as much as I wanted to. But here's a few things that have happened during those times:

• YOYO's learning to consistently fetch. We've been throwing his tug toy, Kong Frisbee and ball. Of course, he only started doing it after he fetched the first time and received a treat. Now, he goes off and fetches every time knowing there's a treat waiting for him. So smart! 
• We've been training YOYO to do the fun ol "bang bang". It's proving more difficult than I thought. YOYO is able to lay down on his side with no problem, but still doesn't get what we mean when we say "bang bang". Our approach is "down" and then bring his treat over his shoulder so he turns and brings his head down. By this time, he would be on his side, patiently waiting for his treat. He'll get it eventually!
• I think YOYO's lost his pee pad training knowledge. He's been peeing everywhere on the floors. Will have to train him on that again. 
• We brought YOYO into Petsmart for some pampering (light trim around the paws, nails, bath and blow dry). He looks great!! 

• YOYO is now 3.5 months (17 weeks) and weighs 21 lbs! At 9 weeks, he was only 11 lbs.
• YOYO met a new friend today, Pancake. Pancake is a mix between a Chusky and a Border Collie.
• He was suppose to attend his first puppy training class last Monday, but unfortunately his instructor was sick so we'll be starting it tomorrow!
• Tuesday will be his rabies shot day! Then, he would have all his vaccinations! Wooot!