OMG!! {{{Dixieland}}}
I am so glad you called to see how all of your pups were doing!! You might not otherwise have found out!
That's what I like to see in breeders. How annoying that these people didn't approach you earlier about this! It sounds like this guy is a little food aggressive, but kids should also be aware not to bother a dog while it's eating (chewing a toy) It certainly sounds like they didn't keep up their side of the bargain. They didn't finish the classes and socializing properly, and the poor dog is locked up most of the time. It's so sad that things like this happen, but I'm relieved to know that he'll be back with you soon! Do keep us posted on his progress! He definitely deserves a better life than that!!