I have had him since last august! And no we have never been to obidience class, I have never been to one with any dog before. I know all dogs can only be trusted so far off lead, but i just want to be able to go my trail rides with him. he dosent seem to be interested in anything other than, lucky the dog next door. I was thinking that maybe that had something to do with his seperation anxiety that showed up after my other dog passed away! I guess i dont have to take him on rides with me but if for somereason he does get out of the house i would at least like him to come back when called!