November 2nd

We had a great day today :D Starting around 4:00 am and ending sometime shortly. I remember doing an assessment on the almost first post I made on here, I'd like to do another on because I think she's made a lot of progress.

Chewing: Izzy hasn't tried to chew much that isn't hers, and when she does we have words for that. She's put her mouth on the couch a few times (leave it - aka not yours/don't touch that). She's also tried to chew up a pillow and a blanket (Drop it - aka . . . drop. . . it? I guess maybe let go. . . ). Oh she still also tried to chew on me, but I pinned her good a few times and she seems to be getting the idea.

Walking: let's not do this one yet. . .

House Breaking:
suh-weeet. not 1 accident. at one point I was cleaning something and I had taken my eyes off her. panicked I dashed for the floor cleaner and some rags. Previously she followed me from room to room and if she disappeared it meant she had left me a present, in one form or another in whatever room she was hiding in. This time she was just laying by the door. I picked up her leash and she sat up and waited for me to clip it on, and she went to the bathroom outside. I was so happy :D
I am guessing when she was staying with my aunt she learned this from the other dogs. that's awesome.

Eating:
I switched from the Beneful to the Purina. She didn't really eat the Beneful, she would nose at it, and walk away. she scarfs down the Purina. So I'll keep it.



I'm pretty happy with the progress she is making, and I know she will pick up more if we are persistent.