Those are such cute dog stories!
Violet has learned that with a running start, she can jump over anything!
When she was younger, I would let her play on the bathroom floor while I was in the shower, and one morning I heard her little dog tag clinking really fast (she was running) and the next thing I knew she was in the tub with me. It was very funny.
Another morning she did the same thing lonestaradpi's dog did -- she sized up the puppy gate, backed up, ran and jumped it.
I think she is training for the Kentucky Derby or something...