We knew from the start that Gizmo was a smart pup.
When he was 5 weeks and 6 days he had already watched his elders using the doggie door and tried it himself. Alas - he was too small! He didn't reach up and he was not yet strong enough to jump up and push the flap open.

When he was 6 weeks and 3 days he had it all figured out and he mastered the doggie door.
From that day until he left for his new home with Marith in Norway, he was completely housebroken.

Not bad for puppy that age to figure out all that by himself just by watching the other dogs.

Little Gizmo did not disappoint Marith. He has proven to be quite resourceful.
But maybe it is a bit too much when you find your 4 month old puppy 5 meters up, at the top of the roof on the garage!
(Luckily he stayed put and could later be coaxed down with some juicy meat)

oh my oh my... what a fright!!! I am not surprised, they are SO very smart!!! and now we know that all went well... what a LAUGH!!

While this is indeed a striking pose , I can only imagine how stricken Marith was to find him there. It too amazes me just how bright and lightning fast to learn some things. This picture is wonderful and it is definitely clear that not only does Gizmo feel on top of the world but perhaps even feels that he is " Kng of the World. "

Oh my! Am I happy to live in an appartment, miss Brocade being just that smart too.... But Marit, do you regret to have chosen a Silken as companion for Czar? I am sure Gizmo can fill Jasmyn's pawprints, looking forward to more adventures (though better of a less HIGH quality ;))