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• Leash Manners – Still learning, freezes when the leash goes taut, I would recommend a harness rather than collar/leash.
• Crate/House Training – Was not housebroken when she came to us. This is still a work in progress, although I believe she would do well in a crate considering she does not have accidents in the room where she stays with her babies. I do not let her out unsupervised in the house.
• Socialization – Very friendly with everyone she encounters (all sexes, ages, races)
• Energy Level and Exercise – Moderate – she is walked an average of 8 times a day (due in part to potty-training as well as time away from her babies).
• Daily Structure and Schedule – Up by 6 and out for a walk, breakfast (Blue Buffalo Puppy kibble and canned), play time with other adult dogs in the household, then back in her room with the babies. Throughout the day (approx.. every 2 hours.at most) she is walked with the other 2 dogs, then allowed some play time before going back to her room. Dinner around 5:30 (because she’s nursing I keep food and water in her room all day, but she’s becoming accustomed to the schedule especially considering she seems to think the other dogs get something special) she’s fed BB kibble again mixed with homemade brown rice, chicken and veggies. Walks and play time continue through the evening. Last walk and bedtime are between 10-11.
• Confidence Level –  On her own (babies in another room) she’s very calm and affectionate and has a playful puppy attitude with the other household dogs. This is not the case when her babies are around, although she remains submissive to humans.
• Obedience Training – The only training she has received is what she’s getting from the other household dogs. She’s very smart, strong willed, but smart and I have no doubt that once there aren’t 9 puppies to care for she will be easily trained. She is highly food motivated, which will make it even easier.  
• Behaviors – I won’t say food aggression, but there is a food intensity. She wants to eat her fill from the other 2 dog bowls before moving on to her own. She begs and tries to get in the lap of a human that is eating. She didn’t like to wait her turn when treats were being given but that is resolved. Still working on the potty training.
• Personality Quirks – Extremely affectionate, likes to be close. Has been friendly with every human she has encountered. Gets along with other dogs, primarily male (she hasn’t done well with females – but this may be a new mother thing).
• Ideal Home – I think any home where she will have plenty of attention would be perfect. She doesn’t need a large house, or a large yard, but she does need and crave attention. She doesn’t get upset when you leave but she wants some of your time when you’re there…even if it’s just being on the couch next to her human. This dog could easily live in a shoe box…with some baby talk and a good pet from time to time she would still thrive.