My pup is also an arctic breed (siberian husky) and YES they DO have a mind of their own! But watching him, there is no denying that he is smart! As far is being scared, he's not really that way. He has his moments. He is terrified of the vacuum cleaner and the hair dryer. Actually he barks at the vacuum cleaner then runs away. He was also scared of a big chocolate lab pup named Moose that lives across the street from Melissa/Lady...I found it rather odd, he actually yelped and hid behind me....and you couldn't find a more friendly dog then Moose. Of course he came over to "visit" us in the dark, which could be a part of it. He has mixed reactions to different dogs, which kind of scares me. He loves new people, and thinks everyone who walks by is there to meet him (of course we need to break him of his jumping up habits). Reggie is scared of just about every loud/strange sound also. He has been since we got him. I know we got him as a pup, but I don't know how old he was.......at least 4 months I believe.

I would do like everyone else said, and let her experience everything. Some sort of class would definitely be great too. I have another puppy kindergarten class tomorrow...I'm not sure that I really want to go to it considering what happened last time....

p.s. Can't wait to see pics!!!