A Puggy Problem

A week ago I went to visit my friend Haley "Riggs" Smith who just moved to Houston about 2 weeks ago. I took Izzie so that Haley could meet her, and so that she could chase her son, Grayson, around and wear him out for her. Also I wanted to wear Izzie out too, and Haley has a backyard, so it was win-win for all parties. I can't wait to have a backyard. Usually Izzie won't get off your lap when we're in the car, and she prefers the drivers seat. If Andrew and I go on a road trip, she'll always sit in Andrew's lap unless I hold her in mine against her will. WELL, this particular day, I knew I had accomplished my goal of wearing her out because she left my lap for the first time ever and went to sleep in the passenger seat. UNBELIEVABLE! Here's a picture so you'll believe it...








Over the past month or so, we've succeeded in teaching Izzie to sit when you are holding a treat or before you pour her food in the bowl. However, she won't do it any other time, and the rest of her behavior is out of control. We got Izzie almost a year ago and although the cutest little smooshy face I've ever seen, and the best snuggler this side of the Mississippi, she hasn't been very easy to train. She barks at everything that moves, practically chokes herself when we go on a walk, and goes nuts when people come over. After she turned 1 year old a couple of weeks ago, I realized that we have to get this under control before she gets too old....you can't teach an old dog new tricks. So as of yesterday, Izzie is signed up for a beginner dog training class! It starts March 17th, every Wednesday at 7pm for 8 weeks. Hopefully she will learn things...I'll let you know how it goes.