Good morning,
Daisy (formerly Jackie) is settling in nicely. She cried almost entirely the first night in her crate, but now is sleeping (or at least quiet) for 6 + hours. She is sitting on command and very close to mastering the down command – so smart it’s scary. I’m going to need keep this girl challenged. She can leap baby gates with a single bound, but hasn’t been destructive when she does end up with freedom. Daisy does have a little attitude when being told no to something she wants and makes a little snarly face and grumbles, but so far nothing more serious.
We are very pleased with our sweet new puppy. She’s quickly becoming part of the family.
Thanks,
Anne
Rescue Director Response: Hi, Anne, thanks for writing! Regarding the snarly face and grumbling, that’s something you’ll want to nip in the bud. Keep up the basic command training, take her for frequent leash walks, not letting her get ahead of you when you walk (i.e. reinforcing that you are her leader). The training DVD in your packet may be helpful here. Barkbusters.com is great training organization that can really help you with extinguishing the snarly look if you need help. Dogs need to be gently but firmly reminded every day about who is boss. So making her ‘sit’ for any treats she receives, making her ‘sit’ to go outdoors. ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ at the top of the stairs until you go down the stairs first, all reinforces your leadership role. She is a good girl, so I think she will do fine. She is undoubtedly testing you to see how much you will let her get away with 
Keep us posted, we’re here to help if you need us. Thank you so much for giving that sweet dog a forever home!
