Week 4 - its been a week of ups and downs. We went to the puppy class on Saturday which was excellent. Something everyone should do. There was time for Summer to socialise with the other puppies as well as teaching on specific tasks like walking on the lead, sit and stay and plenty of time to ask questions. I wish I had found out about them sooner as we missed a few sessions. So now we know to keep going when on walks and not to let her sniff everything so we remain in charge. Had an awful day on Tuesday when she seemed to spend the whole day doing the opposite of what I wanted - like running off when called, persistently jumping up at visitors or weeing on the mat etc. Its been better since though. Makes me realise I need to get out sometimes instead of concentrating solely on her as she is quite happy to be left to sleep. Summer has taken to barking at people who walk past the garden so need to stop that before it becomes a habit. Will get some advice on that. She has finally got a tag for her collar with our name and address and mobile number (better if you are out for the day or on holiday). It’s a legal requirement for her to have one - we don’t want a £2000 fine. Also read another book on puppy training which had a completely different approach. I think its good to read a lot before getting a puppy and decide what you think suits you best. Of course, puppies don’t always follow what the book says!