I just got done reading the My Smart Puppy articles and all I can say is WOW! They covered just about everything! I have learned a few new ideas but for the most part Bower obeys commands. He understands sit but now*the lightbulb flashed*I think I may ask the few people he jumps on to grab a treat before they approach,then tell him to sit and give him the treat when he obeys. This way it will hopefully teach him to sit when company arrives instead of jumping all over them. I could work with him on this but the only problem is there are only like 3 people he jumps on so I will have to practice only when they are here.
Bower is an incredibly smart dog, sometimes a little too smart for his own good , but sometimes I think we are both misguided. I am going to start taking the steps now to remaster the Alpha status....it just stinks because he really isn't a bad dog, just has his moments. But by me saying that I am basically becoming an enabler...