[Faumpiggueria]

Okay, I called the foster mom to confirm which shots puppy has had, hopefully she'll call back soon. Until they're all done, going out of the yard will be off limits.

We're working on come and sit, as well as inside and outside. I was trying to work on heel a little bit, but I think all of it is too much, so that will have to wait. She isn't thrilled with car rides yet, but if I take her when she's a bit worn out, she doesn't cry as much. So far it's a been a few short trips to the post office or Menards for a quick return with the brother in law staying in the car with her.

The park we went to isn't a dog park, just a regular neighborhood playground type park. We did do research on dog parks and already decided those are off limits; the one in our city is pretty gross looking anyway, and there's rumors going around that there's a cranky old man who likes to toss out poison sometimes there. The few dogs that were there were running around like tweaked out meth heads, too.

The crate we picked up yesterday has been cleaned and disinfected, she'll get her first go at it tonight. Regarding the cats, yes, she is learning "no cat" and is being redirected when she starts chasing them. We did read some stories on here about unfortunate incidents with being unsupervised with cats, so she's in her room or crated when we're not around or sleeping. She's gotten a few swats already, though, and is getting better at learning the cat's back off signals.

Break sticks are on the to-buy list, do you have a recommended place to buy them, or wherever will be fine?

My husband's aunt has two huskies, and holy bananas, are they active dogs. They're like the energizer bunny, they keep going and going and going...

Thanks for the tips, I'll keep on it all!