My name is Ellie!

I have had Ellie since she was 9 months, she is now 9.5 years old. Ellie is eager to please, learns quickly, is very obedient and has an extensive vocabulary. She is still active and loves long walks and hikes, loves to chase balls and plays well with other dogs while at kennel or off leash at dog parks. She has also done well with cats, some she plays with, others she leaves alone. She has occasionally been around small children and has been very patient with them. As she has aged, and mellowed, she spends a good part of the day in her beds, or if allowed on the furniture (I did not allow this but pet sitters in their own homes did, and she loves to be in a human bed watching movies etc.). She is very quiet and only barks when a doorbell is rung or someone knocks on the door, but she greets new people only with friendly curiosity and never aggression. She has had excellent vet care, has no issues and is fully vaccinated. She is crate trained, now only use a crate in the car.