New training for my parents

I think I have successfully trained my humans on when to let me out, when I want food and/or water and when I want a treat. I have successfully employed the sock retrieval method of training. With this training I grab a sock and run to the back door, this is where my food, treats and of course my escape to the backyard to chase squirrels. Now if I stand at the door with my back to it, they know I want food or water. If I turn to the snack holder then they know I want a snack. And of course the door means out. Sometimes I have to touch the handle with my paw, it takes some smarts to help them understand. But today I went to the kitchen sans sock and stood facing the water bowl. EUREKA they got it. I still have to employ the sock sometimes, because they might be in another room and I need them in the kitchen. But I think we are being successful. Who knew that giving them their sock back would be considered a treat to them. YEAH ME.

Guess what?

This is a breakthrough my mom and dad let me stay in the house by myself. Usually they crate me if I am going to stay in the house. When they had the gates up they would let me stay in the kitchen. Most of the time I was left outside, which I did not mind because I got to say hello to everyone who passed the gate. But for the last few days because it has been so hot, I got to stay inside. I was very careful not to mess up the house. Though I did go sleep in their bed, but don't let them know. I tried to straighten out the bed, but it kept getting messier. But I have the run of the household, yeah. Now if I could only talk them into letting me walk with them without the leash.