Reasons why I got the best puppy ever

Nina always pees and poops as soon as I take her out. Usually on cold nights, the last time i take her out before bed and we're not supposed to go for a longer walk, I see her do it and say to her "you're the best puppy ever!"

I am starting to believe she is really the best puppy ever. And here's why:

- Nina went to work with me today at Soapbox Studios. She didn't pee, beg for food or do anything wrong. People loved her there and she is welcome anytime.

- She plays well with all of my friends dogs. And they don't necessarily play well with each other.

Nina and Mish Mish, Sharon's dog

- She understand what "let's go home" means when we're out and she will come. She is not opposed to coming home.

- She also understands "go to your bed", which she will do right away and curl up, as soon as I say it to her.

- She learned how to shake hands on Wednesday and really knows how to do it. Will do it for me with only verbal praise back (and no treats) and to anyone else who asks her, including at the park or when she has many reasons to be distracted.

- She also has been great in the car, she will sit when I ask her to, and wear her seatbelt without complaining.

Nina on the passenger seat with belt on

- She hasn't cried or barked or tried to get out at all when I put her on her crate.

- She hasn't had many accidents later. Only one is the past 10 days (at Amanda's house, oops).

- She has been really good off leash and never goes far from where I am. She has been checking in (and usually running to me when I say touch and touching her nose on my hand) more and more often when we're out at the park and she's playing with other dogs.

- She also understand what "come drink some water" means and will run by my side all the way to the water fountain at the dog park.

- She makes a funny noise every time you hug her.

- Oh, and THAT face!

The best puppy ever and I