We heard from Ellie's new family: Within the first week of bringing her home, she taught herself to sit and play fetch. We never tried to make her play, or said anything. We said sit and she did and she's been doing it ever since! She's extremely smart and seems to learn quick. She loves going in the car to visit her god parents down the road almost daily. She is a joy to have and one of the happiest puppies I have seen in a while. She's also extremely well-loved by many people.