Quote Originally Posted by catnapper
It seems as if you're doing everything "right" and seeking advice -- thats awesome!!!

Yes, there are conflicting opinions out there. Just like you can have a100 opinions on raising a human child, its the same with a puppy. What I tell me students is that not everything is going to work for you and your puppy. You know your temperment, what you can be consistent with, and you know your puppy's temperment. Take what you know about yourself and your puppy and tailor advice to fit. Try something a few times (as long as its not harmful in any way, obviously) if your puppy's not responding then thats not the right solution to the problem. In the end, patience, consistency, and timing will result with a dog you're proud of.

Thanks. I know it is frustrating when one says this will work and someone else say NO-NO don't do that. But I do not want a dog that walks all over me so I am willing to give it my all with whatever techniques are out there until I find one that fits us and works. I am definately commited to my pets and he is a free spirited little man, he has his moments of listening to absolutely every word and then other moments where I feel like aliens have invaded his body*sigh*. But I will keep plugging along til we are both on the same page. I will be getting into puppy classes, hopefully I can find someone local as we have no local pet stores that offer it so I will have to be a dog trainer. I will be callin around.