Allan Ross, director of training at Best Friends Pet Care, leads Daizee Dawg over a jump Monday. The great pyrenees is training for a competition at the end of the month in Melrose Park that, if she succeeds, will earn her accolades no dog in her breed h

While performing a turn with her trainer, Daizee Dog leaps close to Allan Ross's face. Though her breed is known for independence and unwillingness to follow directions, Daizee Dawg excels in obedience competitions. | Ronnie Wachter~Sun-Times Media

Daizee Dawg leaps over a hurdle Monday at Best Friends Pet Care. The great pyrenees is training for a competition at the end of the month in Melrose Park that, if she succeeds, will earn her accolades no dog in her breed has won before. | Ronnie Wachter

Allan Ross, director of training at Best Friends Pet Care, leads Daizee Dawg over a jump Monday. The great pyrenees is training for a competition at the end of the month in Melrose Park that, if she succeeds, will earn her accolades no dog in her breed h

Allan Ross, director of training at Best Friends Pet Care, leads Daizee Dawg over a jump Monday. The great pyrenees is training for a competition at the end of the month in Melrose Park that, if she succeeds, will earn her accolades no dog in her breed h

Daizee Dawg maintains eye contact with her trainer or her owner, Sue Rogull, when she wants a treat — which is all the time. | Ronnie Wachter~Sun-Times Media

Daizee Dawg, right, and her "brother," Onslow the golden labridoodle, sit and hope for treats from their trainer, Allan Ross. | Ronnie Wachter~Sun-Times Media

Daizee Dawg, right, and her "brother," Onslow the golden labridoodle, sit and hope for treats from their trainer, Allan Ross. (Ronnie Wachter~Sun-Times Media)