Lizzie 24-03-014

Lizzie has lived with other dogs, cats, and older kids. She needs re-direction with the cats as she likes to play rougher than they do. I'm not sure how she would do with small children. I received Lizzie from her previous foster in April. She was really mouthy which has gotten better, but she still does it when she gets excited. She also likes to jump/hop around, and will jump on people which we are also working on. Lizzie doesn't like to be outside by herself. I will go out with her or paired her with another of my dogs. She likes to stay outside longer if she has another dog to play with, and did so when I had other puppies in foster. Now I only have adults and they prefer to lay in the sun so she wants to come inside quickly. She would do fine in a house or apartment. She also doesn't bark very often. I have heard her bark only a couple of times. Grooming - She does well when receiving a bath, but hates when I try to cut her nails. She also hates being restrained to have her nails cut. I purchased a puzzle/toy that has a large emery board on it. She has to scratch at it to turn and I put her food in it. This will wear her nails down without the drama of cutting them. I am also working with her on grinding her nails but she isn't there yet. Training - We are currently working on leash training and basic commands which she is picking up quickly. She is motivated by food and toys, so she is easy to teach. The only time she really doesn't listen is when she is off leash and excited. Current commands being worked on: sit, stay, down, look at me, touch, up, down, and under. Kennel Training - Lizzie will stay in her kennel when I am at work and overnight. She rarely has accidents in her kennel unless I'm away for too long, but she isn't potty trained yet. She does still have accidents in the house.