Yes, we've been to obedience classes. Honestly, I was very disappointed with the lack of response we got from them. It was more like a "hand me the money and get 8 meaning-less sessions with us" sort of thing. Luckily, I taught Kai every other "basic command" succesfully, just walking is a problem. We're going to another class on the 18th with someone who runs a gsd rescue here so HOPEFULLY, she'll be able to give me some pointers.

I checked the collar on myself to see if it was on right. It would snap and release. I double checked in a dog book just to make sure.

I decided to call it quits with the "choke chain" though. I'm sure there are far better methods out there...but I will try the prong collar if all other methods fail.