My dog Rosie turns four years old February 22.
Just a few days later, February 28 marks two years since my wife Katie and I adopted Rosie from the Coon Rapids Humane Society. Rosie's the first dog I've ever had, and I knew from the beginning that I wanted her to be a well-trained, obedient dog. I immediately began putting in the work of training her to sit, stay, lie down, roll over and shake. Over the past couple of years, she's learned those commands as well as words like "couch," "back door," "ball," "potty," "treat," and her favorite -- "car ride." It's fair to say I'm both pleased with the work I've put in and proud of the dog Rosie is today!