Kiki sure is a cute girl yes Papillon's are very smart have you thought about getting a trick book and teaching her the tricks in it.I had a Papillon for 14 1/2 years loved to play ball always said she would have made a good Drug enforcement dog.She was a Therapy dog for awhile we would go to Nursing homes and hospitals to visit patients.The Patients were very impressed with her loved her silky coat.Kiki is a very loved and a great dog I can tell by your wonderful explanation of your life & hers.