She’s a bit shy when meeting strangers, but when encouraged, goes up readily to visit with guests and snuggles in. Ruthie is willingly going into the crate when lured in with a treat and lies quietly, if she’s had some exercise and playtime. She should be easily to housebreak, as she’s shown us that she loves to go potty outside. We do make sure to get her outside right when waking, after a meal, after vigorous play and usually every 45 minutes when we’re home. She’s learned our doggie door quickly, but we do remind her to go out, as sometimes she doesn't want to go out in the yard by herself. She's had very few potty accidents and has been keeping her crate clean when we’re gone from home.