More: Ivy has given us, and many others a lot of pleasure over her ten year life so far. My husband would take her to compete in Dock Dogs, just for the fun of it. I trained her early on and she became certified as a Therapy Dog. Whether competing, visiting nursing homes, or just greeting people at our door, Ivy has accumulated many fans. Our grandson loves to take her swimming. They got to know each other when they lived together during Covid.