Ktreva- Well, rain is always a given here (Seattle), but Scout LOVES to be wet, so it is not a problem! It is a hassle for me sometimes though, like when I am dressed and ready to go somewhere, then have to go out and play ball, etc.
Anyway, Scout 'graduated' from basic obedience last Sunday. Yeah!!! I am thinking about taking the next level, which gets into agility and something called 'clicker training'- does it work? I had never heard of it bedore. She is doing much better about not going potty on the floor/rug ever since I caught her. Now, I take her outside and say 'go potty', and when she is done, THEN I will play ball. Once in awhile she will not go, so I take her back in the house and there is no ball until she goes. She seems to be getting it finally. One thing though: she has gone a couple times in her crate lately. What's that about? No more accidents in the house, but now her crate....... I am quite sure now that she never was housebroken when I got her. Poor thing- she was 3 yrs. old. I should add too that she is never in her crate for longer than 4-5 hours at a time, and usually less. Thanks for all your advice so far!