good luck :) dogs are easy, they are literally born to please. if something is not going right, it is usually best to look at the people. as long as people can communicate effectively to their dog what the expectations are, the dog will almost always comply (age counts for something too. a puppy is a puppy and they do puppy things.) oh, and if he is not neutered yet, please do so asap. this will help a lot. if you are one who doesnt relish the thought of cutting off the jewels, you can get chemical sterilization done.