Thank you all for the great responses! you have some funny stories!! Kim okla-I'm from Okla too! Live in Norman. So glad to hear the doggy door can be a good thing. I still need to do some research on the kind of doggy door. We live in town so hopefully not too many wild animals running around. I have always dreamed of having a dog that walks and wanders around the house and sleeps in an area of his choice. Although, I can definately see the crate being a good thing also. My sister has a dog that she keeps in the crate while she is gone-and on the occasion she is out shopping or whatever, she has to make sure get gets back to let him out. It cuts down on her time away a bit. But, she doesn't have to worry about him chewing her furniture either. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, I guess. I didn't think about what he might take outdoors/indoors-could be interesting-LOL! Were any of your dogs older when you brought them home to use the doggy door, or were they puppies, or would it matter you think as far as them taking to the doggy door easily? I guess what I'll do is keep him in his crate and let him out right by the doggy door for awhile until he gets it? olliesmom

I don't like the new colors either. Hard to tell some of them apart. And after I chose some new ones, it wouldn't let me save them because I am not a member. But I;m glad it is back and thanks for the news.

Thanks Linda!!! Now just when do you think I am going to get my work done for Christmas? LOL My eyesight isn't what it used to be so I play this one that is bigger. Here is a link that might be useful: train

Good pic! Konrad