Ellie-Girl has now graduated to full freedom outside for hours on end and become my silent shadow. I don't leave out if I am going back in the house for more that a few minutes to get something.

It is nice to take her with me to the barn in the morning. She wanders off for about 10 minutes and then she will pick a spot to become a lawn ornament which she does so well, being white. Now, at 10:30 am she is dead to the world asleep on a full tummy.

She eats but only if I stand over, like a mother and tell her to eat. Otherwise, she picks at the food. This is not unusual with Shepherds. However, I did find a quality dry food that many picky eaters like: Canidae (800/398-1600 or www.canidae.com). You probably know about it already but it is one of the good foods.

Does not bark defensively anymore, just let's you know something is around and wags tail at the same time.

Can you come for lunch not that you are a lady of leisure (tee hee)?

Carol