Have just read entire thread and Steph you have inspired me to work a lot harder on training my own dog........the advice you've been given has been so practical and reading how well you have been doing with your Aunt's dog is simply amazing.......

you have all enforced that a well trained dog is a happy dog
I am glad that this thread has helped more than one person Also it is very true, a well trained dog is a happy dog. They feel more useful in life. If you have any questions on training your dog, feel free to post it here! I know that everyone has helped me SO much!

As for tonight, we had a severe thunderstorm, so, we had one of the first lessons inside. I kept her walking leash on her, to teach her not to run in the house. We also worked on lay down! I am so impressed with her! She has all most come to knowing lay down perfectly! It is amazing how smart Alex is!!!! For the lay down, I had to use doggy treats, they had bought a different type, so it worked! Now, she sits before she lays down. I don't give her the treat when she sits, but when she lays down I do. I just say happily<"Good Girl Alex!" when she sits...Is that enough?

Thank you all so much! We have also improved on Andy (her youngest owner) not being a chew toy, and Any has promised that he will walk her. He sort of forgot the harness was there, and was too scared to walk her!

Thank you everyone for keeping up with this, and Brody's Mum, good luck!
Steph and Jes