Izzy's new kennel/End of Summer Vacation

We found a medium size kennel for Izzy on KSL.com for $30. She hates it. She has no problems at night, so we are not making her sleep in it. She just goes in when we are gone (church, store, etc.). We try to bring her with the family when we can, like to the park and friends/families houses, or if we are just going run a short errand. We are training her to bark at the doorbell and at a knock at the door. She barks at strangers and dogs on her walks, but when we are at home, she only barks at the TV. We want people who come to the house to know that we have a watchdog. That is one of the reasons that we wanted another dog so soon. It is strange to be in a house and not have Skip warn me when there is someone in the yard. Skip was very good at that. It is the end of summer vacation. Only one more week before school starts. The boys have had fun this summer. We have a park that is around the corner and we have been taking Izzy for walks in the morning and evening and letting the boys ride their bikes and play in the park. Adam had a swimming party for his birthday, but then came down with strep throat the next day, along with Justin and Scott. They love waking up and being able to go out to our fully fenced backyard and I don't have to worry about them and they don't have to wait until I am done with my work to go outside.