Hi everyone,

Just an update We have been very successful with Sadie...and I really, honestly believe it was because we introduced her to my brother's very well trained English ShortHair Pointer. It was honestly Pete and Repeat with these two. Both are black and white in all the same places! Sadie fell in love with Pepper (2 years old and VERY patient!) They played NONSTOP for three days before Pepper had to go home to her own mommy. I think it is because of Pepper that Sadie learned what business was to be done outside, and what time is a good time to do it. We haven't had a single house problem since we brought her back from visiting with Pepper.

Also, crate training is going wonderfully well. We say "Kennel up" and she sits, but then we point and she goes to her kennel. While we aren't quite ready to stay out of our cage all day, I think we are getting there! She often times retreats to her kennel now to fetch her toys or her sleep "rug", etc. She starts obedience training on Sept. 19 which is just not soon enough for me! We don't want to encourage her to do anything that could potentially harm her hunting skills...so we are firm, but not trying to train her in any way. She is great and has been the highlight of our lives. And everyone who sees her just falls in love with her. Sadie loves the attention....I think I saw my husband beam like this at our wedding!!

Not only are we glad we got her, but we are glad we opted for a humane society dog. This month we are going to send Sadie's picture to the humane society with a a check and a thank you note...it's because of them that we have her.

Just wanted to update you all. Thanks again for all the support and advice!