Puppy Training

MK - I'm no puppy training expert. Remember, we had to get a shock collar for Hula! But I think she's a decently behaved dog now. I think it took about 2 1/2 weeks for Hula to stop crying at night. Lucy may take to it faster. I'm telling you...it is great practice for babies because, with Ace, I had 9 MONTHS of sleepless nights where I was waking up every 2 hours. One thing I meant to suggest: We actually made a command for Hula: "Go get in your crate." We taught it just like we taught her sit, down, shake, etc. I made her sit in the kitchen and told her to "stay" while I backed up and got by her crate. Then I'd say "Hula, go get in your crate" and she'd come to me to get the cheese but I'd give it to her once she got into the crate. It is now our favorite command we've taught her.
You said "limb" to describe what fell off your tree. I would have said "half the tree fell off." That is a crazy, big "limb." I'm glad you and Lucy are safe.
Happy puppy training.