I failed miserably with Lucky. He was: 1) a resource guarder 2) severely undersocialized and it's pretty much irreversible now. However, we've dealt with it and he can go to certain quiet dog parks without producing a bucket of drool 3) tortured with food allergies the first two years of his life 4) does not tolerate grooming other than brushing (so no ear cleaning or nail clipping without a nip or two). Prior to Lucky, we knew absolutely nothing. So to look at him and to know how much we've been through and how much he has taught me, I know deep in my heart there will never be another Lucky in my life. I love him more than anything in this world and I hope he forgives me.