Edge does "Down!"

It's a bit of a manic day. Apparently our dogs didn't like the vinyl floor we chose for the dog room - it's been several weeks and they haven't objected, but today we came home to shredded flooring...NOT initiated by the foster dogs, rather our own puppy who chews just about everything.

The day could only get better from there. The floor was clearance price, and we've learned our lesson, maybe it will be tile next time. The pups were also especially rambunctious tonight so a walk was in order, as was some quiet time. Dogs like to have a job to do, but training two puppies, plus our own at the same time is challenging - separate training time is a must. One of our puppy books swears that even 10 minutes a day makes a big difference in a dog's behavior. Well, in no time flat Edge, motivated by a highly valued food reward, learned "down." Amazing.

The pups are also now sleeping in their own crates, in preparation for that day where they'll each go separately to their forever homes.